AK Notary Laws and Regulations 5

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Notarization performed via telephone with a written follow-up

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Notarization of documents sent by mail to the notary

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Notarization performed by a notary working outside Alaska

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The session must allow real-time interaction and be recorded

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A standard telephone call is sufficient

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The signer must be in the same time zone as the notary

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A third-party witness must monitor every session

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

10 years

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1 year

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5 years

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Permanently

Question 4

What is a notarial certificate?

Accepted Answer

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

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The notary's official commission document issued by the state

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A receipt given to the signer for the notarial fee paid

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A letter confirming the notary's bond is in force

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Notify the Lieutenant Governor's office of the new address

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Nothing; the commission is tied to the name, not the address

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Immediately resign and reapply for a new commission

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Obtain a new surety bond reflecting the new address

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

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An Alaska notary commission is valid in all 50 states automatically

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An Alaska notary may work anywhere if the document is for an Alaskan resident

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An Alaska notary is permitted to notarize in any U.S. territory

Question 7

What is an apostille in the context of notarized documents?

Accepted Answer

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

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A second notary seal required on international documents

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A translation certificate attached to a foreign-language document

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A notarial act specific to immigration documents