Start by verifying that the signatures on your documents are original. In the case of notarization, the documents must be signed by the active commission of Alaska notaries to meet the State’s requirements.
Officially certified copies bearing original state-issued signatures are mandatory for vital records. These can be ordered from Alaska’s Vital Records office. Court documents must be notarized and the names of the clerks must either be printed onto the document. Details such as your contact information, return address, and destination country for proper certification are required. Address the envelope with the word "Authentications'' for quicker processing.
Notarization on some documents is required for the apostille process in Alaska, as incomplete or improper notarization can lead to rejections. Here are the Office of the Lt. Governor’s notarization requirements:
In this process, the custodian affirms that a photocopy is a true copy of the original document. Unlike other U.S. states, Alaska does not allow notaries to directly certify documents. Instead, the custodian takes responsibility for the copy's accuracy.
To use this method, prepare a photocopy, add the Copy Certification by Document Custodian (CCBDC) notarial certificate, and have a commissioned Notary Public notarize the signature. This process is suitable when the destination country accepts CCBDC for authentication. Both CCBDC and Notary Certification help to verify document authenticity.
While CCBDC depends on the custodian's affirmation, notary certification involves the notary directly confirming the document's authenticity where available. Both processes ensure the accuracy and reliability of certified documents.
The Alaska apostille process is a bit complex due to the notarization and CCBDC requirements. Choosing Globeia helps as our experts are well aware of the application process and will help you get your documents apostilled faster.
We will review your application and the attached documents when you submit a request to our team. This will help prevent the rejection of your apostille application. Start now!
Yes, the Lt. Governor can authenticate official certified copies of court documents and duly notarized documents signed by court officials, as long as they are on file. For court documents, it is beneficial if the clerk inserts the signer's name beneath their signature or offers identification.
Yes, a document usually requires either a jurat, in which the signer takes an oath before the notary and signs in their presence, or an acknowledgment, in which the signer acknowledges their voluntary signature, even if it is not in front of the notary.
No, only original signatures are valid for authentication. If additional authenticated copies are required, duplicate originals must be notarized separately, or the state must issue officially certified copies for each copy.
When you submit your apostille request for Alaska documents to Globeia’s portal with proper information and documents, our dedicated manager, who is an expert in this field, checks your documents and contacts you if there are any problems. This helps guarantee that signatures meet standards and speed up processing.