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Please read this first We work to keep state commissioning information current, but requirements, fees, and forms can change faster than we can update this page. Confirm every step with the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Notary Public Office using the official links below before you apply. This article is a checklist, not legal advice. |
Overview
Alaska allows a commissioned notary to perform remote online notarizations after submitting a written request to the Notary administrator. You must first hold a current regular Alaska notary commission, then follow the Lieutenant Governor’s remote-notarization guidance.
Use this page as a checklist of where to go and what to complete. Follow the Lieutenant Governor’s current instructions if anything here differs from the official site.
For a U.S. overview of remote online notary authorization, see the National Notary Association’s How to Become a Remote Online Notary. Follow the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Notary Public Office’s instructions if anything differs.
Who Can Apply
To be commissioned as an Alaska notary public, you must meet all of the following:
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Start Here: Lieutenant Governor Notary Office
Apply online through myAlaska and the Online Notary Database, or by mail. Remote online authorization is a separate written request after you are commissioned.
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Read the official notary home page Open Alaska Notary Public Office for the application process, mail instructions, and remote-request notice. |
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Create or use a myAlaska account Online applications use an active myAlaska login on the Online Notary Database. |
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If you are already an Alaska notary, use your existing commission Remote requests must use the name on your commission and your commission number. Email the Notary Office if you cannot locate them. |
Part 1: Traditional Alaska Notary Commission
Skip this section if you already hold an unexpired regular Alaska notary commission. You cannot request remote online authorization until this is in place.
Checklist
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Review the official how-to Alaska Notary Public Office and Overview and Qualifications. Regular commissions expire after four years. A prior commission still requires an updated application, bond, and payment to renew. |
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Complete traditional notary education Not listed on the official site as a required pre-commission course. The office does not list a traditional education fee. Read the Alaska notary statutes linked from the notary home page. |
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Obtain a $2,500 surety bond Acquire the bond (or an employer approval form for a limited governmental commission) before you start the online application. The surety signature on the state bond form must be notarized. You may not act as your own surety. |
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Submit the traditional application Apply through the Online Notary Database (or by mail). Scan and upload the bond, submit, then print the oath of office from the automated email. The Lieutenant Governor lists the application fee as $40 (non-refundable; waived for State of Alaska employees applying for limited governmental commissions). |
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Have the oath notarized and finish payment The oath signature must be notarized. Upload the signed oath, then pay using the link in the email. After approval, a digital certificate is emailed and a physical certificate is mailed within about two weeks. |
Part 2: Online (RON) Commission
Complete this only after your regular commission is active. Gather your commission name, commission number, and technology details before you email the Notary administrator.
Have these ready
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Checklist
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Read the official online-notary instructions Commissioned notaries who want to perform RONs must submit a written request. See Guidance on Implementing Notarizations for Remotely Located Individuals and the note on Alaska Notary Public Office. |
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Complete online notary education Not listed on the official site as a separate RON education course or fee. |
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Start the online commission application Email [email protected] with the information the guidance requires, including your name as it appears on the commission, commission number, and technology vendor. |
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Sign with a digital certificate Include a copy of your electronic signature as the guidance requires. There is no SOS portal certificate-validation step listed. |
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Upload your electronic seal Include a copy of your electronic stamp with the written request. There is no portal seal-upload step listed. |
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Pay and submit The Updated Notarial Capabilities page lists an extra fee of $100 at the initial request after a four-year commission is issued, or $25 per remaining year of a pre-existing commission. Confirm the current amount with the Notary Office when you request authorization. |
After You Are Commissioned
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Remote authorization is tied to your regular commission. Renew the regular commission through the Notary Office before it expires; then confirm whether you must submit a new remote request.
Fees Listed by the Lieutenant Governor
Amounts below are from Alaska Notary Public Office and the Updated Notarial Capabilities page. Confirm them there before you pay. Bond premiums are paid to the bonding company.
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| Traditional notary education | Not listed on the official site |
| Online notary education | Not listed on the official site |
| Regular notary application | $40 (non-refundable) |
| Remote online authorization | $100 at initial request after a 4-year commission, or $25 per remaining year |
| Surety bond | $2,500 coverage (premium paid to the bonding company) |
Official Alaska Links
| Resource | Where to go |
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| Notary Public Office | ltgov.alaska.gov/notaries-public |
| Online Notary Database | notary.alaska.gov |
| Remote notarization guidance (PDF) | Guidance PDF |
| Overview and qualifications | ltgov.alaska.gov/notaries-public/overview-and-qualifications |
| Updated notarial capabilities | ltgov.alaska.gov/notaries-public/updated-notarial-capabilities |
| Notary Office | 907-465-3509 | [email protected] |
Common Questions
Q: Can I apply for the online commission first?
A: No. You must already hold a current regular Alaska notary commission, then submit a written remote-authorization request to the Notary administrator.
Q: Does Alaska approve a list of RON platforms?
A: The written request must name your technology vendor. The official guidance includes a vendor list as a guide only and is not an endorsement. Confirm current rules in the guidance PDF.
Q: Where can I confirm a fee or form changed?
A: Use Alaska Notary Public Office and email [email protected].
Last Updated: August 26, 2026 | Author: Customer Success Team | Version: v1.0
