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  1. What is Remote Online Notarization (RON) as authorized in Alaska?

    Answer: Notarization conducted through real-time audio-visual technology where signer and notary are in different locations

    Alaska authorizes RON, which allows a notary and signer to interact in real time over audio-visual communication technology without being physically co-located.

  2. Under Alaska's RON framework, which technology requirement applies to the audio-visual session?

    Answer: The session must allow real-time interaction and be recorded

    Alaska's RON standards require that the audio-visual session be conducted in real time and that a recording of the session be made and retained.

  3. How long must an Alaska notary authorized for electronic notarization retain the electronic record of a notarial act?

    Answer: 10 years

    Alaska law requires electronic notarial records, including RON recordings, to be retained for a minimum of 10 years.

  4. What is a notarial certificate?

    Answer: The written statement on or attached to a document that describes the notarial act performed

    A notarial certificate is the written declaration—including the venue, the notary's signature, and seal—that identifies the type of notarial act performed and the circumstances under which it occurred.

  5. An Alaska notary moves to a new address. What must the notary do?

    Answer: Notify the Lieutenant Governor's office of the new address

    Alaska notaries are required to notify the commissioning authority of any change in their address to keep official records current.

  6. Which statement is TRUE regarding an Alaska notary performing acts in another state?

    Answer: An Alaska notary may only perform notarial acts within the geographic boundaries of Alaska

    A notary's commission authority is limited to the state that issued it; an Alaska notary may only perform notarial acts while physically present within Alaska.

  7. What is an apostille in the context of notarized documents?

    Answer: A certificate issued by a government authority authenticating the notary's signature for use in foreign countries

    An apostille is an internationally recognized authentication certificate issued by a designated government authority (in Alaska, the Lieutenant Governor's office) that verifies the notary's credentials for use in Hague Convention countries.