When a recording officer has made a record but has omitted to make an official certificate thereof, any person subsequently holding the office may make such certificate. Such certificate shall be as valid as if made by the officer who made the record, but shall not affect any intervening right.
Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 4, § 739
Record certified by successor in office
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