How to Become an Online Notary in Alaska

Commencing January 1, 2021, Alaskan Notaries are eligible to seek authorization for remote online notarizations (RONs). To embark on the journey of becoming a Remote Notary in Alaska, adhere to the subsequent steps:

Possess a current commission as a traditional Notary Public.
Engage in a contractual agreement with a RON technology provider that aligns with state stipulations.
Inform the Lieutenant Governor by submitting a written notice, accompanied by a copy of the signature and seal intended for use in your remote online notarizations.

Once you’re authorized to perform RON in Alaska and approved with your platform, you can start performing Remote Online Notarizations. Be sure to stay current with all your state’s local Online Notary laws!

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What are the requirements to become a Notary in Alaska?

Certain fundamental qualifications must be met by individuals aspiring to become a Notary in Alaska. All applicants are required to:

Attain a minimum age of 18.
Hold legal U.S. residency status.
Reside in Alaska for a minimum of 30 days, demonstrating the intention to remain indefinitely.
Not have a felony conviction or incarceration within the 10 years preceding the commencement of their commission.
Have no history of commission revocation within the past 10 years, stemming from failure to adhere to the law, incompetence, or malfeasance.

For further details, consult the Alaska Notary Handbook or the Alaska SoS Website.

How to Become a Traditional Notary in Alaska (Get your Notary Commission)

Individuals aspiring to become a Notary in Alaska are required to navigate through the following streamlined process:

Ensure compliance with all eligibility prerequisites outlined by Alaska (refer to details below).
Acquire a four-year, $2,500 surety bond.
Complete the Alaska Notary Commission Application seamlessly through the MyAlaska web portal or via a traditional paper application.
Forward your bond and duly notarized oath of office to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor.
Fulfill the state’s filing requirements by remitting the $40 fee.
Anticipate the reception of your commission through email and/or mail, typically within a four-week timeframe.
Procure your Notary seal and, if desired, an optional journal.
Mitigate financial exposure by obtaining Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance.
Consider participating in continuing education, an elective but strongly recommended option. Expert Notaries are readily available for additional training or guidance as needed.

Once you have completed all these steps and obtained your commission you are ready to start performing notarial acts as a commissioned notary in Alaska.

For any confusion in the process, we recommend joining the BlueNotary Mastermind Facebook Group full of notaries from each state who have been through the exact state processes and can help guide you along the way.

Updated on: 04/07/2024