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

Answer

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

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

Answer

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

10 years

Answer

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

Question 4

What is a notarial certificate?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

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

Answer

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

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AK Notary Laws and Regulations 5