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.

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Term of a regular Alaska notary commission

Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Alaska (AS 44.50)

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Mandatory surety bond for a regular Alaska notary commission

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Alaska requires no statewide written notary examination

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Required retention period for an Alaska notary journal

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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.

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1Which Alaska official commissions notaries public?

A.The Alaska Secretary of State

B.The Lieutenant Governor of Alaska

C.The clerk of the superior court in each judicial district

D.The Alaska Department of Licensing

Explanation: Under AS 44.50.010, all Alaska notaries are commissioned by the Lieutenant Governor before they may perform notarial acts. The Lieutenant Governor's office (Notary Office, Juneau) administers commissions, bonds, journals, and discipline. Alaska has no Secretary of State.

2How long is a regular Alaska notary public commission valid?

A.Two years

B.Four years

C.Five years

D.Ten years

Explanation: An Alaska regular notary commission is issued for a four-year term with a specific expiration date. There is no renewal process; you must apply for a new commission when the current one expires or is about to expire.

3Does Alaska require applicants to pass a mandatory written notary examination before being commissioned?

A.Yes, a proctored 50-question exam administered by the Lieutenant Governor

B.Yes, applicants must pass an exam given at the local courthouse

C.Yes, but only for notaries who wish to perform remote online notarizations

D.No, Alaska does not require a state notary exam; an application and bond are required

Explanation: Alaska does not mandate a statewide written notary exam. To become commissioned you submit an application, the $40 fee, and a $2,500 surety bond. Studying notary law is still essential because every notary is personally liable for proper performance of notarial acts.

4What is the minimum age to be commissioned as an Alaska notary public?

A.18 years

B.16 years

C.19 years

D.21 years

Explanation: Under AS 44.50.020, an applicant must be at least 18 years of age, a resident of Alaska, and legally present in the United States. Age 18 is the threshold even though Alaska's age of majority for some purposes is 18.

5An Alaska notary applicant must NOT have which of the following within the 10 years before the commission takes effect?

A.A speeding ticket or other minor traffic infraction

B.A bankruptcy filing

C.A felony conviction or incarceration for a felony conviction

D.A misdemeanor parking violation

Explanation: AS 44.50.020 bars applicants who, within 10 years before the commission takes effect, were convicted of a felony or incarcerated for a felony conviction. Minor infractions and civil filings do not automatically disqualify an applicant.

6What is the application fee for an Alaska notary commission?

A.$10.00

B.$40.00

C.$25.00

D.$100.00

Explanation: The Alaska notary application fee is $40.00, non-refundable and non-transferable. The fee is waived for State of Alaska employees applying for a Limited Governmental commission. The fee is paid to the State of Alaska along with the application and bond.

7What surety bond amount must an applicant for a regular Alaska notary commission file?

A.$1,000

B.$2,500

C.$5,000

D.$10,000

Explanation: Alaska law requires a $2,500 surety bond for a regular notary commission, effective for the full four-year commission term. The bond protects the public, not the notary, and does not cap the notary's personal liability for damages.

8Whom does an Alaska notary's $2,500 surety bond protect?

A.The notary, by insuring against personal liability

B.The public, by providing a source of recovery for notarial misconduct

C.The Lieutenant Governor's office only

D.The notary's employer exclusively

Explanation: The bond is a contract under which the surety agrees to pay up to $2,500 to a person harmed by the notary's misconduct. It protects the public, not the notary. It also does not prevent a damaged party from suing the notary for the full amount of their losses.

9May an Alaska notary applicant act as their own surety on the required bond?

A.Yes, applicants may self-bond if they have sufficient assets

B.Yes, but only with the Lieutenant Governor's written permission

C.No, the surety must always be a third party

D.Yes, if the applicant is a State of Alaska employee

Explanation: An applicant may not function as their own surety. The surety must always be a third party, either a commercial bonding company or an individual or business acting as a private surety. Government entities may not serve as surety.

10Is errors-and-omissions (E&O) insurance required for Alaska notaries?

A.Yes, it is required in addition to the surety bond

B.No, E&O insurance is optional and protects the notary, while the bond is mandatory and protects the public

C.Yes, but only for notaries performing remote online notarizations

D.No, E&O insurance is prohibited for Alaska notaries

Explanation: Alaska mandates a $2,500 surety bond, which protects the public. Errors-and-omissions insurance is optional and is the notary's own protection against liability for unintentional mistakes. The two are distinct: the bond is required, E&O is not.

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