State of VermontOffice of the Secretary of State
State of VermontI, ____________, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will be true and faithful to the State of Vermont, and that I will not, directly or indirectly, do any act or thing injurious to the Constitution or Government thereof. (If an oath) So help me God. (If an affirmation) Under pains and penalties of perjury.THE OATH OR AFFIRMATION OF OFFICE:
I, ____________, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of justice of the peace for (town/city) of ____________ and will therein do equal right and justice to all persons to the best of my judgment and ability, according to law. (If an oath) So help me God. (If an affirmation) Under the pains and penalties of perjury.Sign your name as it appears in your commission: ________________________
Give your town (city) of residence: ________________________
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY BEFORE WHOM OATH IS TAKEN
STATE OF VERMONT
___________________County, ss.
I hereby certify that on the __________day of _________________, 199__,
personally appeared before me (your name)____________________________________at
(town/city)________________________ in said county of __________________________
and took and subscribed the foregoing oaths or affirmations of office and allegiance.
Signature of authority administering oath_____________________________
Official character ________________________
NOTE: This oath may be given by, among others, a notary public (including the town clerk) or any justice of the peace. Bring this to the municipal clerk's office prior to February 1 of the year following election. Failure to file a copy of these oaths with the clerk will prevent you from qualifying for office and may also subject you to a fine of not more than $100. 4 V.S.A. § 492.
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