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H 645·VT·house

An act relating to identity verification in real property transactions

In CommitteeFiled Jan 13, 2026
Sponsor: Sandy Pinsonault (R)
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Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs

Jan 13, 2026

Summary

The bill creates a statewide list of “secure real property transactors” who must use an approved identity‑verification platform when handling grantor information. Town clerks must confirm a party’s registration or verification before endorsing deeds, and can expedite those that meet the standards. It also obligates brokers, salespersons, and attorneys to verify a grantor’s identity and document that verification.

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