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Vermont Posting Laws: How to Post Land
Vermont has one of the more structured posting systems on our list. Signs follow a set pattern around the boundary, and the posting must be recorded each year with the town clerk. Here is how the corners, the spacing, the name rule for permission signs and the recording step fit together.
What the law asks for on signs
Notice signs must be of a standard size and design as the Commissioner shall specify; the statute gives no dimensions and no letter height. Only 'permission only' signs carry a name rule: they must show the owner's name and a way to contact the owner or a person authorized to give permission, under 10 V.S.A. 5201(a)(2).
Spacing and placement
Signs go on or near the boundaries at each corner and not over 400 feet apart along the boundaries. A long lot line therefore needs a steady row of signs, not just a few at the road. Our builder follows these sign rules, and you should read the current statute before you order a batch.
Annual recording
Posting must be recorded annually with the town clerk for a $5 fee, and it stays valid for 365 days under 5201(c). Mark the date on your calendar, because an expired recording means the posting no longer carries the weight the law gives it.
Hunting land and timing
Posted and recorded land counts as enclosed land for hunting purposes. The statute also notes that a trespass prosecution must begin within 60 days under 13 V.S.A. 3705(b), a section we did not re-read. If something happens on your land, act promptly and keep dated photos of your signs.
Questions about posting land in Vermont
How far apart must Vermont signs be?
The statute text we read says notice signs are erected on or near the boundaries at each corner and not over 400 feet apart along the boundaries. Plan for a long row of signs on big parcels, and confirm the current text at the statute link.
Do I need to record my posting in Vermont?
Yes, according to the statute. Posting must be recorded annually with the town clerk for $5, and it is valid for 365 days under 10 V.S.A. 5201(c). Renew it each year so your signs keep their legal effect.
Does a Vermont sign need the owner's name?
Only a 'permission only' sign does, per the statute. It must carry the owner's name and a method to contact the owner or a person authorized to give permission. Other notice signs follow the standard size and design the Commissioner specifies.
This guide explains the law in plain words; it is not legal advice. We read the statute text on 2026-10-24. Laws change: check the current text here or ask your county or state wildlife agency.