How to become a notary in Alaska
Notaries in Alaska are commissioned by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Notary Public Office. Here is who can apply, what it takes and what it costs, from the state's own rules, checked November 4, 2026.
Who can become a notary in Alaska?
- At least 18 years old
- Alaska resident (physical residence address required) legally in the United States
- No felony conviction or felony incarceration within the 10 years before the commission takes effect
- Contact the office first if you had a commission revoked or were disciplined anywhere
What are the Alaska notary requirements?
| Commissioned by | Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Notary Public Office |
|---|---|
| Training required | No. The Lt. Governor's qualifications and application pages list no training requirement. |
| Exam required | No. No exam is listed by the official pages. |
| Surety bond | $2,500 |
| Application fee | $40.00 (non-refundable; waived for State of Alaska employees applying for limited governmental commissions) |
| Commission term | 4 years |
| Remote online notarization | Yes: since 2021 commissioned notaries may perform notarizations for remotely located individuals after written request and approval, using a compliant vendor, with a $100 fee for a new 4-year commission (or $25 per remaining year). |
Steps to become a notary in Alaska
- Get a $2,500 notary bond (commercial bond, or the state bond form with a notarized third-party surety signature)
- Apply online in the Online Notary Database with a myAlaska account, or by mail
- Upload the bond and submit the application
- Print, sign and have your Oath of Office notarized, then upload it (mail the original if applying by paper)
- Pay the $40 application fee
- Receive approval email and certificate, then buy your seal and supplies
- For remote notarizations, send a separate written request to the Notary Administrator
Apply on the official Alaska site
How do you find a notary in Alaska?
- Banks, credit unions, shipping stores and law offices often have a notary on staff. Call ahead, because not every branch does.
- A mobile notary travels to you for a travel fee on top of the state's notarization fee.
- Bring a current government photo ID and the unsigned document. Don't sign it until the notary watches you.
- A notary checks your identity and witnesses your signature. They can't give legal advice or tell you what a document means unless they are also a lawyer.
- Check that a notary is commissioned on the official Alaska notary lookup.