KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Become a commissioned traditional notary public in the state of Alaska first.
- Get your traditional notary commission first. Then, notify the Office of the Lieutenant Governor in writing that you will offer remote online notarization in Alaska.
- Partner with a platform like NotaryLive to start notarizing documents online after approval.
- Alaska notaries can expand their services by becoming online notaries.
Audio Summary:
1. Steps To Becoming An Online Notary In Alaska
The following will be a guide on how to become an online notary in Alaska.
Complete the pre-requirements
Before applying, make sure you meet the following:
- You must already hold an active traditional Alaska notary public commission.
- You must be a resident of Alaska and legally in the United States.
- You must not have committed a felony within the 10 years before your commission takes effect.
- You must choose and identify a state-approved RON
- You will need an electronic seal and an electronic signature that meet Alaska’s tamper-evident requirements.
Application Process
- Apply for an Alaska notary commission and get a $2,500 bond.
- Tell the Office you want to perform notarial acts as a remote online notary in Alaska. Name your technology that has audio visual technology and a secure notarization process.
- The state charges $100 for the application fee if you are applying after a full 4-year commission. It can also be $25 per year for the remainder of your current commission
- Maintain your electronic seal and digital certificate during your commission term.
- Partner with a compliant RON provider to handle: Identity proofing, Credential Analysis, Audio-video recording of the session.
To apply to become a Notary visit the following to submit your application: https://aws.state.ak.us/NotaryDirectory/ Alaska State AWS
As an online notary in Alaska, you can notarize documents for signers anywhere in the U.S.
Just be sure you are physically in Alaska during the notarization.
3. How NotaryLive Works for a User
Users no longer have to search “notary near me” or “notary public near me”. Using NotaryLive as an online notary service is as simple as 4 steps:
- Upload Your Document
- Verify Your Identity (With ID credential analysis and KBA)
- Connect with a live notary via webcam
- Download your notarized document instantly
NotaryLive provides 24/7/365 service, secure transactions, and instant document delivery.
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Frequently Asked Questions for Alaska
Q: Can a notary from a different state notarize in Alaska?
A: Yes. If their state allows remote online notary, notarial acts, they can notarize documents online for Alaska signers. ltgov.alaska.gov
2. How does NotaryLive ensure the security of my information on notarized documents?
A: Our online notary platform follows state laws, verifies identity, uses tamper-proof signing, and records each session. ltgov.alaska.gov
