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Key Facts: Alaska Notary Exam
4 years
Term of a regular Alaska notary commission
Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Alaska (AS 44.50)
$2,500
Mandatory surety bond for a regular Alaska notary commission
Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Alaska
$40
Alaska notary application fee paid to the Lieutenant Governor
Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Alaska
No exam
Alaska requires no statewide written notary examination
Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Alaska
January 1, 2021
Date Alaska's mandatory journal and remote online notarization took effect (HB 124)
Alaska House Bill 124 (AS 44.50.075)
10 years
Required retention period for an Alaska notary journal
AS 44.50.075
An Alaska notary commission runs four years and requires a $40 application fee plus a $2,500 surety bond filed with the Lieutenant Governor. Alaska does not require a written notary exam, but since January 1, 2021 notaries must keep a journal (retained 10 years) and may perform remote online notarizations after notifying the Notary Administrator. Alaska does not cap notarial fees, though a published fee schedule must be given to the signer before charging.
Sample Alaska Notary Practice Questions
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1Which Alaska official commissions notaries public?
2How long is a regular Alaska notary public commission valid?
3Does Alaska require applicants to pass a mandatory written notary examination before being commissioned?
4What is the minimum age to be commissioned as an Alaska notary public?
5An Alaska notary applicant must NOT have which of the following within the 10 years before the commission takes effect?
6What is the application fee for an Alaska notary commission?
7What surety bond amount must an applicant for a regular Alaska notary commission file?
8Whom does an Alaska notary's $2,500 surety bond protect?
9May an Alaska notary applicant act as their own surety on the required bond?
10Is errors-and-omissions (E&O) insurance required for Alaska notaries?
About the Alaska Notary Exam
Alaska notaries public are commissioned by the Lieutenant Governor under AS 44.50 to serve as impartial witnesses who take acknowledgments, administer oaths and affirmations, and perform other notarial acts. Alaska requires no written notary exam, but every notary must master state notary law, keep a journal, and carry a $2,500 surety bond. This practice test covers the law a prospective Alaska notary needs to know.
Assessment
Question count not published by the exam provider
Time Limit
No state exam; commissions are issued after the Lieutenant Governor reviews a complete application and bond.
Passing Score
No statewide notary exam in Alaska; this practice test has no official passing score.
Exam Fee
$40 application fee (waived for State of Alaska employees seeking a Limited Governmental commission) (Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Alaska, Notary Office (Juneau))
Alaska Notary Exam Content Outline
Qualifications & Commissioning
Eligibility (18+, Alaska resident legally in the U.S., no felony within 10 years), regular vs Limited Governmental commissions, the four-year term, application materials, and the $40 fee paid to the Lieutenant Governor.
Notarial Acts & Identification
Acknowledgments, oaths, affirmations, jurats, and copy certification; required personal appearance; satisfactory-evidence government-ID rules; and screening for identity, willingness, and competency.
Certificates & Seal
Acknowledgment vs jurat wording, mandatory commission-expiration disclosure on every certificate, loose certificates, and seal elements (name, 'Notary Public,' 'State of Alaska'), size limits, and legibility.
Journal & Recordkeeping
Mandatory journal since January 1, 2021 (HB 124, AS 44.50.075), required entries, tangible plus optional electronic journals, 10-year retention, and reporting a lost or stolen journal.
Fees, Bond & Liability
The $2,500 surety bond and third-party surety rule, no statutory fee cap but a required published fee schedule, optional errors-and-omissions insurance, and the notary's unlimited personal liability.
RON, Prohibited Acts & Discipline
Remote online notarization effective 2021 with identity proofing and audio-video standards; prohibited acts and UPL limits; and grounds for suspension or revocation under AS 44.50.068.
How to Pass the Alaska Notary Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No statewide notary exam in Alaska; this practice test has no official passing score.
- Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
- Time limit: No state exam; commissions are issued after the Lieutenant Governor reviews a complete application and bond.
- Exam fee: $40 application fee (waived for State of Alaska employees seeking a Limited Governmental commission)
Keys to Passing
- Work through all 200 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to pass an exam to become a notary in Alaska?
No. Alaska does not require a written notary exam. You submit an application, a $40 fee, and a $2,500 surety bond to the Lieutenant Governor, who issues the commission after reviewing your application. Studying notary law is still essential because you are personally liable for every act.
How long does an Alaska notary commission last?
A regular Alaska notary commission lasts four years and has a specific expiration date that must appear on every notarial certificate. There is no renewal process; you apply for a new commission with a new bond when yours expires. Limited Governmental commissions are open-ended and expire 'with office.'
How much does it cost to become a notary in Alaska, and is a bond required?
The application fee is $40, and a $2,500 surety bond is mandatory for a regular commission. Bond premiums typically run $35-$55 for the four-year term. The bond protects the public, not the notary; errors-and-omissions insurance, which protects the notary, is optional.
How much can an Alaska notary charge per notarial act?
Alaska does not set a maximum fee for regular notaries. However, under AS 44.50.062, if you intend to charge, you must provide a published fee schedule to the signer before performing the notarial act. Limited Governmental notaries may not charge any fee.
Does Alaska require a notary journal?
Yes. Since January 1, 2021 (HB 124, AS 44.50.075), Alaska notaries must keep a journal of all notarial acts, with at least one tangible journal. The journal must be retained for 10 years after the last recorded act, and a lost or stolen journal must be reported to the Lieutenant Governor.
Can Alaska notaries perform remote online notarizations (RON)?
Yes. Effective January 1, 2021, Alaska notaries may notarize for remotely located individuals after notifying the Notary Administrator and using technology that meets Alaska's RON regulations (6 AAC chapter 88), including credential analysis, knowledge-based identity proofing, and real-time two-way audio-video. The notary must be physically in Alaska.