Notwithstanding any other provision in these Standards, the following may be executed by electronic signature.
a) Any instrument executed by a Vermont Court in compliance with Rule 9 of the 2020 Vermont Rules for Electronic Filing; and
b) Any instrument executed by a Federal Court in compliance with the e-Sign Act of 2000.
History
Comment 1. Rule 9 of the 2020 Vermont Rules for Electronic Filing authorizes the use of electronic signatures for court orders.
Comment 2. The adoption of Rule 9 of the 2020 Vermont Rules for Electronic Filing changes the custom and practice of requiring original signatures on documents conveying interests in real property.