ALASKA NOTARY PUBLIC OFFICE
NOTARY.ALASKA.GOV
Alaska law allows the Lieutenant Governor to commission an individual to serve as a notary. This appointed official serves the public as an impartial and unbiased witness, with duties prescribed by law.
Learn more about duties of a notary »
Become a Notary
APPLICATION PROCESS
There are two ways to apply for a Regular or Limited Governmental Notary Commission: ONLINE or BY MAIL
PLEASE NOTE: A Regular Notary Commission expires after 4 years. If you have previously held a commission you are still required to submit an updated commission application, bond, and payment to renew your commission.
Apply Online
Follow the steps outlined below.
1. Acquire Notary Bond OR Employer Approval Form for Federal, Municipal, or State Employees
Acquire bond or employer approval form before you continue with the online application process. The employer approval form replaces the Notary Bond requirement when applying for a Limited Governmental Commission. A notary bond will be the first form required during the online application process. Please note if you are using our Notary Bond Form, the surety signature MUST be notarized (A NOTARY APPLICANT MAY NOT ACT AS THEIR OWN SURETY). Please see out Notary Bond Information page for information on bonds.
2. Begin Application Process Using myAlaska Account on the Online Notary Database
Once bond is acquired, begin application process using an active myAlaska account on the Online Notary Database. If you do not have an active myAlaska account, you can create one here or use the instructions listed below to apply by mail.
3. Select Commission Type
From the Commission Type dropdown menu, select “Regular” if applying for a Regular Commission. If applying for a Limited Governmental Commission, select the appropriate government entity (Municipal, State, or Federal)
4. Scan and Upload Bond or Employer Approval
Scan and upload Bond or Employer Approval
5. Submit Application
Submit your application and you will receive an automated email from the database with a customized oath of office signature page attached as a PDF file.
6. Print and Sign Oath of Office
7. Scan and Upload Signed and Notarized Oath of Office
Return to the Notary Database email that contained the oath and click the link to return to the database and upload your signed and notarized oath of office.
8. Submit Payment for Application Fee (non-refundable)
Pay the $40.00 application using the link included in the automated email. The fee is waived for State of Alaska employees applying for limited governmental notary commissions.
Apply by Mail
1. Acquire Bond OR Employer Approval and Application forms
- Acquire Notary Bond OR Employer Approval available for Federal, Municipal, or State Employees (Employer Approval form is applicable for the Limited Governmental Commission). Notary bond can be fulfilled through commercial insurance agency or by using our State of Alaska Notary Bond Form. (See more information on Notary Bond HERE)
- Application Form: You MUST provide a physical residence address on the application for our office to verify your Alaska residency prior to approval of your commission. We WILL NOT accept a PO BOX as a residential address. Please note that we also must also have a publicly available mailing address to send your notary commission certificate to upon approval. Your mailing address may be different from your residential address and can be a PO BOX.
2. Select Form of Payment for Application Fee (non-refundable)
- Credit card using the Credit Card Payment Form.
- Check or money order should be made payable to “State of Alaska”.
3. Mail in Original Hardcopies
- We MUST receive the wet signature original copy of your notarized Oath of Office (page 2 of the Application Form) to approve your application. We CANNOT accept emailed, scanned or photocopied oaths.
- Mail application, bond/employer approval, and payment to the following address:
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
Notary Public Office
PO BOX 110015
Juneau, AK 99811
Commission Approval
Once we receive all required forms and payment either online or by mail, we will review your application and contact you by email if there are any problems. When your application has been approved, you will receive an automated approval email containing a digital copy of your certificate and the Alaska Notary Statutes. A physical certificate will be mailed to the publicly available address provided on your application within two weeks of approval. After your commission is approved, you may acquire your notary supplies and begin performing notarizations. Our office does not provide notary supplies.
**Commissioned Notaries who would like to perform remote online notarizations (RONs) MUST submit a written request to the Notary administrator. See the Guidance on Implementing Notarizations for Remotely Located Individuals for steps to submit a request.
If you have any questions, problems or need help with the application process please call 465-3509 or email the Notary Office for assistance.
Helpful Information
NOTARY RESOURCES
NOTARY LAW & BEST PRACTICES
MISCELLANEOUS
Contact the Notary Office
Notary Administrator
Kady Levale
kady.levale@alaska.gov
notary@alaska.gov
907-465-3509
877-764-1234 toll free in Alaska
Authentications/Apostilles
April Simpson
april.simpson@alaska.gov
907-465-3509
877-764-1234 toll free in Alaska
USPS Mailing Address
Notary Office
PO Box 110015
Juneau, AK 99811
Physical Mailing Address
Notary Office
240 Main St., Room 301
Juneau, AK 99801
The State of Alaska’s EIN number is 92-6001185
If you require Authentication/Apostille services and would like to come to our Juneau office in person, please call and schedule an appointment prior to your visit. To schedule an appointment, contact our office at (907) 465-4081. For general inquiries about Lt. Governor’s office services, please call our front desk at (907) 465-3520.