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Research Alaska notary commissions. NotaVeri can automatically cross-reference Alaska notary details against the official state database.
Visit Alaska Official Notary Database
How to Research a Alaska Notary
1. Go to https://aws.state.ak.us/NotaryDirectory/Commissions/Search
2. Enter the notary's name in the Commission Name field.
3. Click Search and review the results.
4. Verify the commission number and status match.
2. Enter the notary's name in the Commission Name field.
3. Click Search and review the results.
4. Verify the commission number and status match.
How to Verify a Alaska Notary's Signature
Alaska notaries file their oath of office (which includes their official signature) with the Office of the Lieutenant Governor.
To verify a notary's signature:
1. Request an Authentication Certificate from the Lt. Governor's office — this confirms the person held a valid commission at the time of notarization.
2. Signature specimens are not publicly accessible for direct comparison; authentication is the formal verification process.
Contact: Office of the Lt. Governor, Notary Public Office — (907) 465-3509 or toll-free in Alaska (877) 764-1234
To verify a notary's signature:
1. Request an Authentication Certificate from the Lt. Governor's office — this confirms the person held a valid commission at the time of notarization.
2. Signature specimens are not publicly accessible for direct comparison; authentication is the formal verification process.
Contact: Office of the Lt. Governor, Notary Public Office — (907) 465-3509 or toll-free in Alaska (877) 764-1234
Verifying Older Alaska Documents
The online Notary Commission Directory may be limited to recent or active commissions.
1. Contact the Office of the Lt. Governor directly for a records search on expired or historical commissions.
2. Provide the notary's name and approximate date of notarization.
Contact: (907) 465-3509 or toll-free in Alaska (877) 764-1234
Address: PO Box 110015, Juneau, AK 99811
Commission term: 4 years.
1. Contact the Office of the Lt. Governor directly for a records search on expired or historical commissions.
2. Provide the notary's name and approximate date of notarization.
Contact: (907) 465-3509 or toll-free in Alaska (877) 764-1234
Address: PO Box 110015, Juneau, AK 99811
Commission term: 4 years.
Alaska Notary Stamp/Seal Requirements
Alaska requires an ink stamp seal that produces a photographically reproducible impression. An embosser (raised seal) may be used in addition to the ink stamp, but not as a substitute.
Stamp requirements (AS 44.50.064–065):
- Shape: Circular (not over 2" diameter) or rectangular (not more than 1" × 2½")
- Must include: Notary's name exactly as commissioned, "Notary Public", "State of Alaska"
- Optional on seal: Commission number, commission expiration date
- The impression must be sharp, legible, and photographically reproducible
- The seal is the exclusive property of the notary and must not be used by any other person
- Must be disabled or destroyed upon commission expiration, resignation, or revocation
Stamp requirements (AS 44.50.064–065):
- Shape: Circular (not over 2" diameter) or rectangular (not more than 1" × 2½")
- Must include: Notary's name exactly as commissioned, "Notary Public", "State of Alaska"
- Optional on seal: Commission number, commission expiration date
- The impression must be sharp, legible, and photographically reproducible
- The seal is the exclusive property of the notary and must not be used by any other person
- Must be disabled or destroyed upon commission expiration, resignation, or revocation
Contacting a Alaska Notary
The following is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
We make no warranty regarding its accuracy or completeness.
Consult a qualified attorney before taking action.
Alaska — Contacting the Notary for Verification
Alaska requires notaries to maintain a sequential journal of all notarial acts performed (AS 44.50.095). The journal is an official record available for public inspection or reproduction at reasonable times and in the notary's presence.
Journal requirement:
- Notaries must maintain a journal (tangible or electronic format) chronicling all notarial acts.
- Required journal entries include: date, time, type of notarial act, description of the document or proceeding, name/address/signature of each person for whom the act was performed, and description of the evidence used to identify each person (AS 44.50.095).
Right to inspect:
- The journal is available for public inspection or reproduction at reasonable times, in the notary's presence.
- There is no statutory provision specifying a written request format, timeline for response, or fee schedule.
- Parties seeking journal access should contact the notary directly and request to inspect or obtain copies of specific entries.
What can be requested:
- Journal entry details: date, time, type of notarial act, description of document, name and address of signer, method of identification, description of identification credential used
- Signature of the signer as recorded in the journal
- Thumbprints: Alaska does not require thumbprints for notarial acts, though the Lieutenant Governor recommends their use as a best practice for security purposes.
Key considerations:
- If a notary refuses inspection, a court order or subpoena may compel production.
- Upon resignation, revocation, or suspension of a commission, the notary must retain the journal for 10 years after the last notarial act and inform the Lieutenant Governor where the journal is located (AS 44.50.095).
- Retention period: 10 years after the last notarial act chronicled in the journal.
- Contact: Alaska Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Notary Public Office — (907) 465-3509 or toll-free in Alaska (877) 764-1234
Relevant statutes: AS 44.50.075, AS 44.50.095
This information is provided for general reference only, does not constitute legal advice, and may not reflect current law. Laws and procedures change frequently. We make no warranty regarding accuracy or completeness. Consult a qualified attorney in the relevant jurisdiction before taking action.
Alaska requires notaries to maintain a sequential journal of all notarial acts performed (AS 44.50.095). The journal is an official record available for public inspection or reproduction at reasonable times and in the notary's presence.
Journal requirement:
- Notaries must maintain a journal (tangible or electronic format) chronicling all notarial acts.
- Required journal entries include: date, time, type of notarial act, description of the document or proceeding, name/address/signature of each person for whom the act was performed, and description of the evidence used to identify each person (AS 44.50.095).
Right to inspect:
- The journal is available for public inspection or reproduction at reasonable times, in the notary's presence.
- There is no statutory provision specifying a written request format, timeline for response, or fee schedule.
- Parties seeking journal access should contact the notary directly and request to inspect or obtain copies of specific entries.
What can be requested:
- Journal entry details: date, time, type of notarial act, description of document, name and address of signer, method of identification, description of identification credential used
- Signature of the signer as recorded in the journal
- Thumbprints: Alaska does not require thumbprints for notarial acts, though the Lieutenant Governor recommends their use as a best practice for security purposes.
Key considerations:
- If a notary refuses inspection, a court order or subpoena may compel production.
- Upon resignation, revocation, or suspension of a commission, the notary must retain the journal for 10 years after the last notarial act and inform the Lieutenant Governor where the journal is located (AS 44.50.095).
- Retention period: 10 years after the last notarial act chronicled in the journal.
- Contact: Alaska Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Notary Public Office — (907) 465-3509 or toll-free in Alaska (877) 764-1234
Relevant statutes: AS 44.50.075, AS 44.50.095
This information is provided for general reference only, does not constitute legal advice, and may not reflect current law. Laws and procedures change frequently. We make no warranty regarding accuracy or completeness. Consult a qualified attorney in the relevant jurisdiction before taking action.