Maximum notary fees in Alaska
State-set maximums, notaries may always charge less, and many do.
| Notarial act | Maximum fee |
|---|
| Acknowledgment | No statutory maximum (notary sets fee); market rate typically $5–$25 |
| Jurat | No statutory maximum (notary sets fee); market rate typically $5–$25 |
| Oath / affirmation | No statutory maximum (notary sets fee) |
| Copy certification | No statutory maximum (notary sets fee) |
Informational reference only, not legal advice. Notary fee laws change, and states differ in how fees apply (per act, per signature, or per certificate). Last reviewed July 2026. Always confirm current rules with your state's commissioning authority before setting your fees.
Key rules at a glance
Fees set by
No statutory cap: notary sets fee; AS 44.50.062 requires a posted fee schedule disclosed to the signer before the act
Remote online notarization
Permitted: RON permitted with separate authorization from the Lt. Governor's office ($100 fee, 4-year term). Notary must remain physically within Alaska during the session even though the signer may appear remotely.
Travel fees
Not capped by statute; notary sets own travel fee, treated separately from the notarial fee
Worth knowing: Regular commission is 4 years; limited governmental notary commissions last only while the notary remains employed by the qualifying government employer.
How notary fees work in Alaska
Alaska sets the maximum a notary public may charge for each notarial act. The table above shows those caps. Charging above the maximum is a compliance violation, but there is no minimum: many notaries charge less, or waive fees for certain documents. What you may charge for ancillary services (travel, printing, scheduling) is governed separately: see the travel-fee rule above, and always disclose extra charges to the signer in advance.
If you work as a loan signing agent, note that the signing-service fee you receive for a loan package is compensation for the appointment as a whole (travel, printing, handling), the notarial-act portion is still subject to the per-act caps shown here. Keeping those two amounts separate in your records matters, because in many situations they are treated differently for tax purposes. That split is exactly what a purpose-built record-keeping system handles for you.
Sources
This page is general information about Alaska notary fee rules, last reviewed July 2026. It is not legal, tax or accounting advice. Verify current requirements with the state's commissioning authority.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum notary fee in Alaska?
Alaska does not set a general statutory maximum fee for most notarial acts. Notaries in Alaska may set their own fee for acknowledgments, jurats and oaths, subject to any disclosure or reasonableness requirement shown below.
Can notaries charge travel or mileage fees in Alaska?
Not capped by statute; notary sets own travel fee, treated separately from the notarial fee.
Where does this Alaska notary fee information come from?
Alaska's fee-setting basis: No statutory cap: notary sets fee; AS 44.50.062 requires a posted fee schedule disclosed to the signer before the act. See the sources listed below for the full citations (last reviewed July 2026).