Quick Facts
Commission Term
4 years
Bond
$2,500
Application Fee
$40
Issuing Authority
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
Journal
Optional
Fee Caps
No caps
What makes Alaska distinctive
- Alaska permits remote online notarization (RON), joining 29 other states that allow notarization over live video.
Authorized Services
Core Services
Free TierAdvanced Services
Pro TierIdentity Verification Methods
- Personal Knowledge
- Government-Issued ID
- Credible Witness
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
RON Available
Alaska authorizes remote online notarization. Additional requirements may apply.
Key Considerations
- NOT a RULONA state - Alaska has own notary law framework under AS 44.50
- 4-year commission term
- $2,500 bond REQUIRED (new bond with each commission application effective January 1, 2021)
- Limited Governmental Commission option for government employees (employer approval replaces bond)
- $40 application/renewal fee (waived for State of Alaska employees with limited governmental commission)
Regulatory Authority
Alaska Office of the Lieutenant Governor
Visit official websiteStatutory Authority
Primary sources backing this guide. Refer to your state's current statutes for the authoritative text.
Alaska Statutes Title 44, Chapter 50
Notaries Public
Primary statutory authority. RULONA adopted: No. Effective: Current Alaska notary law (last major revision 2005 via Chapter 60, House Bill 97)
AS 09.63
AS 09.63
Referenced in state compliance data
AS 44.50
AS 44.50
Referenced in state compliance data
AS 45.03.505 (UCC provision)
AS 45.03.505 (UCC provision)
Referenced in state compliance data
Alaska Statutes
Alaska Statutes
Referenced in state compliance data
Alaska marriage laws
Alaska marriage laws
Referenced in state compliance data
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a notary commission valid in Alaska?
A Alaska notary public commission is valid for 4 years from the date of issue. Renewal requires reapplying through the Alaska Office of the Lieutenant Governor before the term expires.
How much does it cost to apply to be a notary in Alaska?
Alaska charges $40 as the application fee to the Alaska Office of the Lieutenant Governor. Additional costs may include the surety bond, official seal or stamp, and required journal.
Does Alaska require a notary bond?
Yes. Alaska requires a notary surety bond of $2,500. The bond protects the public against errors or misconduct by the notary; it is purchased from a licensed surety company, not the state.
Is a notary journal required in Alaska?
Alaska does not legally require a notary journal, though keeping one is strongly recommended for evidentiary protection in the event of a challenged signature.
Is a notary seal or stamp required in Alaska?
Yes. Alaska notaries must affix an official seal or stamp to every notarial act they perform. The seal must be obtained from an authorized vendor and meet the format requirements set by the Alaska Office of the Lieutenant Governor.
Can Alaska notaries perform remote online notarizations?
Yes. Alaska authorizes remote online notarization (RON), allowing a notary to notarize documents over live video with an out-of-state signer. RON typically requires additional registration, an approved technology platform, and identity-proofing via knowledge-based authentication or credential analysis.
What identity verification methods can Alaska notaries use?
Alaska notaries may verify a signer's identity using the following methods: Personal Knowledge, Government-Issued ID, and Credible Witness. Each method has its own evidentiary weight — government-issued photo ID is the most common.
Does Alaska cap notary fees?
Alaska does not set hard statutory maximums on notarial fees. Alaska notaries have DISCRETION to set their own fees for notarial services. No statutory fee caps.
Who regulates notaries in Alaska?
Alaska notaries are commissioned and regulated by the Alaska Office of the Lieutenant Governor. Application, renewal, and disciplinary processes are administered through their official website.
Does Alaska authorize in-person electronic notarization (eNotarization)?
Yes. Alaska authorizes in-person electronic notarization, where the signer is physically present but the document and signature are electronic. This is distinct from remote online notarization (RON), which uses live video for an out-of-state signer.
What notarial acts can Alaska notaries perform?
Alaska notaries are authorized to perform 8 of the 14 canonical notarial acts tracked in this guide, including Acknowledgment, Jurat, Oath / Affirmation, and Affidavit. See the Authorized Services section above for the full list.
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Start your application through the Alaska Office of the Lieutenant Governor.
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