Alaska Remote Online Notarization (RON) Laws
RON EnactedEffective January 1, 2021 · Last verified September 2026
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Quick Facts
- Status
- RON Enacted
- Year Enacted
- 2020
- Statute
- Alaska Stat. § 44.50.075 (journal: § 44.50.078)
- Bill Number
- HB 124 (31st Legislature, 2020)
Alaska RON Law Overview
Alaska authorized remote online notarization in 2020 by HB 124 (31st Legislature, 2020), codified at Alaska Stat. § 44.50.075 (journal: § 44.50.078), effective January 1, 2021. A Alaska online notarization is performed by a notary commissioned in Alaska who also holds the state's separate remote-notary registration or endorsement. The signer appears on a live audio-video call and is identified by automated analysis of a government-issued photo ID and knowledge-based authentication questions. The notary must record each act in an electronic journal and keep the session recording for at least 10 years.
Key details for Alaska
Enacted by HB 124 (31st Legislature, 2020). Signer location: Anywhere; if outside the United States, the record must relate to a U.S. court/government matter or U.S. property/transaction and the act must not be prohibited where the signer is. The notary must be physically located in the state during the act.
Legal Citations
Alaska RON Requirements
Alaska requires RON sessions to be conducted over a live, two-way audio-video connection. Credential analysis of a government-issued photo ID is required to verify the signer's identity. The signer must successfully complete knowledge-based authentication (KBA), answering personal questions generated from public records and credit data to confirm their identity. Notaries must maintain an electronic journal of all remote notarizations and apply tamper-evident technology to completed documents. Audio-video recordings of each RON session must be retained for at least 10 years.
- Audio-video required
- Yes
- Tamper-evident seal
- Required
- Electronic journal
- Required
- Recording retention
- 10 years
- Credential analysis
- Required
- KBA required
- Yes
- Commissioned in state
- Required
- RON endorsement
- Required
Interstate Recognition
Alaska recognizes a notarial act performed under the law of another state (Alaska Stat. § 09.63.050 (recognition of notarial acts performed outside the state)).
Online Notary Availability in Alaska
Notaron is available 24/7 across Alaska. See location-specific guides for major Alaska cities:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is remote online notarization legal in Alaska?
Yes, Alaska has enacted permanent RON legislation in 2020 under Alaska Stat. § 44.50.075 (journal: § 44.50.078). Remote online notarization is fully legal and authorized for Alaska-commissioned notaries who meet the state's RON requirements.
What are the identity verification requirements for RON in Alaska?
Alaska requires credential analysis of a government-issued photo ID and knowledge-based authentication (KBA) for all remote online notarizations. The signer must correctly answer personal questions generated from authoritative data sources.
Do I need a special endorsement to perform RON in Alaska?
Yes, Alaska requires notaries to obtain a RON endorsement or registration in addition to their standard notary commission before performing remote online notarizations.
What technology is required for RON in Alaska?
Alaska requires RON sessions to use real-time two-way audio-video communication. Documents must be sealed with tamper-evident technology. An electronic journal must be maintained for all remote notarizations. Session recordings must be retained for 10 years.
Does Alaska accept out-of-state RON?
Alaska recognizes a notarial act performed under the law of another state (Alaska Stat. § 09.63.050 (recognition of notarial acts performed outside the state)).