STATE OF VERMONT
PRELIMINARY OATH for LISTERS
(This oath is to be taken by each lister before entering upon the duties of the office. See 32 V.S.A. §3431)
I, _____________________________ do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will appraise all the personal
and real property subject to taxation in the town (or city) of ______________________ so far as required by
law, at its fair market value, will list the same without discrimination on a proportionate basis of such value for
the grand list of such town (or city), will set the same in the grand list of such town (or city) at one per cent of
the listed value and will faithfully discharge all the duties imposed upon me by law. (oath) So help me God.
(or affirmation) Under the pains and penalties of perjury.
Dated at ________________________, Vermont this _____ day of__________________ 20___.
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Signature of Lister
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Town of Residence
Note: This oath must be filed in town clerk’s office
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY BEFORE WHOM OATH IS TAKEN
STATE OF VERMONT)
__________________________ County, ss. )
I hereby certify that on the _____day of _________________ , 20__,
_____________________________ personally appeared before me at ____________________________ in
said county and took and subscribed the foregoing oath.
Signature of authority administering oath _________________________________________________
Date Commission expires: _____________