AK Notary AK Notary Seal and Stamp Requirements 3

Question 1

For electronic notarizations in Alaska, what is required in place of a physical seal?

Accepted Answer

An electronic seal or image of the seal meeting statutory requirements

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No seal is needed for electronic documents

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A handwritten signature only

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A digital PIN number

Question 2

An Alaska notary seal impression that is partially outside the document's page is:

Accepted Answer

Invalid and may cause the notarization to be rejected

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Acceptable as long as the name is readable

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Acceptable if initialed by the notary

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Acceptable for internal documents only

Question 3

Which of the following best describes a notary's embossing seal compared to an ink stamp?

Accepted Answer

Embossing seals create a raised impression; ink stamps create an inked impression

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Embossing seals are required; ink stamps are optional

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Embossing seals include more information than ink stamps

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Embossing seals are no longer permitted in Alaska

Question 4

When must an Alaska notary update their seal?

Accepted Answer

When their name changes or commission is renewed

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Only at renewal

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Every year regardless of changes

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Never — one seal lasts indefinitely

Question 5

If an Alaska notary's seal impression is too light to read clearly, what should they do?

Accepted Answer

Re-apply the seal to create a clear impression on the same or adjacent area

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Sign over the impression to clarify

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Notarize without the seal

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Ask the signer to initial the faint seal

Question 6

Who is responsible for the safekeeping of an Alaska notary's official seal?

Accepted Answer

The notary personally

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The notary's employer

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The Lieutenant Governor's office

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The bonding company