In VT the officers before whom a deposition can be held are a notary, a justice of the peace, or a person appointed by the court. The parties can also stipulate to alter the procedures for taking the deposition. So in the absence of a stipulation of the parties, or a person being appointed by the court, the deposition is being held before the notary.
But I don't know what the practical situation is; whether 99.99% of the time there is a stipulation or person appointed, or if holding the deposition before the notary is not too unusual. |