AK Notary AK Notary Fees and Compensation

Question 1

Does Alaska set a maximum fee that a notary public may charge per notarial act?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Alaska law establishes maximum fees per notarial act

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No, notaries may charge any amount they choose

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Only for government documents

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Only for real estate transactions

Question 2

What is the maximum fee an Alaska notary may charge for performing an acknowledgment?

Accepted Answer

$5 per signature

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$2 per signature

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$10 per signature

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$20 per signature

Question 3

May an Alaska notary waive their fee for a notarial act?

Accepted Answer

Yes, notaries may choose to charge less or waive fees

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No, they must charge the statutory amount

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Only for family members

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Only with approval from the Lt. Governor

Question 4

Can an Alaska notary charge a travel fee in addition to the notarial act fee?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a reasonable travel fee may be charged if agreed upon in advance

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No, travel fees are never allowed

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Yes, but only within the same city

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Only if the travel exceeds 100 miles

Question 5

If an Alaska notary is employed by a business, who typically benefits from notary fees collected during work hours?

Accepted Answer

The employer, unless otherwise agreed

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The notary personally

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The State of Alaska

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The bonding company

Question 6

Is it ethical for an Alaska notary to refuse service based on the type of document?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a notary may decline if the notarization would be improper or illegal

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No, notaries must perform all requested notarizations

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Yes, for any personal reason

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No, refusal is never permitted under any circumstances