Types of Notary Commissions
Protect yourself and your employer by being aware of your duties, responsibilities and liability as a Notary Public. All notaries are personally liable for every notarial act that they perform. If someone suffers damages as a result of your improper or illegal notarization, whether the act was intentional or unintentional, you face unlimited liability for those damages. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with Alaska’s notary law (see sidebar) and common law notarial practices and procedures. If you need assistance with any notarization or have questions about notarial practices and procedures, contact the Lieutenant Governor’s office for assistance.
Regular Commission
If you have held a prior commission or your current commission is about to expire:
There is not a special process for renewing a notary commission. Each commission is for a four-year period and when one commission expires, or is about to expire, you must apply for a new commission if you wish to continue functioning as a notary public. Commissions cannot be backdated. If you have a current commission that is about to expire and wish for your next commission to expire on the same month and day as your current commission you will need to submit your application about one month before your current commission expires.
If you submit an application and your current commission will not expire for a month or longer afterwards, your application will be held until 30 days prior to the expiration of your current commission before it is issued.
Overview of the application process
To apply for a regular notary commission, please acquire and submit the following materials:
1. A new notary bond using either a commercial notary bond or State of Alaska notary bond form. (See Notary Bond Page for more information)
2. A completed application form.
3. $40.00 application fee (checks payable to “State of Alaska,” we also accept Visa and Mastercard). The State of Alaska’s EIN number is 92-6001185.
These materials should be submitted together to avoid any delay in processing your application.
Limited Governmental Commission
Limited Governmental Notary commissions are only available to Federal, State and Municipal employees. Notarial activity under a Limited Governmental Notary commission is limited to the official business of your employer. Applications for Limited Governmental commissions must include a Notary Commission Application form and Employer Approval form.
Limited Governmental commissions are open ended and are active as long as the Notary remains employed by the governmental entity they were working for when they obtained the commission. Limited Governmental notaries will indicate that their notary commission expires “with office” on the completed notarial certificates.
Overview of the application process
To apply for a limited governmental notary commission, please acquire and submit the following materials:
1. Complete the Employer Approval Form
2. A completed application form.
3. $40.00 application fee (checks payable to “State of Alaska,” we also accept Visa and Mastercard). The State of Alaska’s EIN number is 92-6001185.
These materials should be submitted together to avoid any delay in processing your application.
Application Guide
Click here to view our step-by-step guide for the Alaska Notary Public Application process.
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.