Alaska Notary Requirements for a Minor Child Power of Attorney

Why PG-701 Requires Notarization

Form PG-701 — Alaska's parental power of attorney for a minor child under AS 13.26.066 — requires dual notarization. Both the delegating parent and the caregiver (attorney-in-fact) must sign their sections before a Notary Public. A form signed without notarization is not validly executed and institutions can refuse to accept it.

This requirement protects against fraud, but it creates a real obstacle in a state where the nearest notary might be a float-plane ride away.

Finding a Notary in Urban Alaska

In Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, and other urban areas, notary services are widely available:

• Banks and credit unions — most offer free notary services to account holders
• UPS Stores and shipping centers — typically charge a small fee
• Law offices — many have notaries on staff
• The Alaska Court System Family Law Self-Help Center — can direct you to nearby notary services
• Military base legal offices — provide free notary services for service members and dependents

Finding a Notary in Rural and Bush Alaska

Remote communities face genuinely limited options. Notaries in rural Alaska are often found at:

• Tribal council offices — many tribal administrators are commissioned notaries
• Post offices — Alaska law authorizes each postmaster in the state to perform the functions of a notary public. Call the local post office to ask whether the postmaster is available.
• Local court clerks — in communities with a magistrate or district court presence
• Health clinics — village health clinic administrators sometimes hold notary commissions
• School district offices — some district administrative staff are notaries

If no one in your community has an active commission, ask the village council or tribal office for the nearest option. In some regions, a traveling notary or a notary from a nearby hub community may be available.

Remote Online Notarization (RON)

Alaska authorizes Remote Online Notarization under HB 124, effective January 1, 2021. RON lets you complete the notarization over a secure video call with a commissioned notary — no physical meeting required. Both the parent and the caregiver can use RON for their respective signature blocks.

This is particularly useful when:

• The parent is in another state or overseas (military deployment, work assignment, incarceration in another jurisdiction)
• The caregiver is in a remote community without local notary access
• Travel to a notary is impractical due to weather, distance, or disability

Several online notary platforms serve Alaska. Make sure the notary you use is commissioned in a state that recognizes RON and follows the requirements of Alaska law.

Out-of-State Execution

If the parent lives in another state, they can execute their portion of PG-701 before a notary in their jurisdiction. Alaska accepts out-of-state notarization as long as it complies with the notary laws of the state where it was performed.

Cost

Notary fees in Alaska vary. Banks often provide free service to customers. Commercial notaries typically charge a per-signature fee. RON services charge a platform fee plus per-signature costs. For families on tight budgets, start with your bank or tribal office.

For a complete guide to executing PG-701 — including notarization, the parent's signature when they are in prison or treatment, and what to do when a parent cannot sign — see the School and Medical Consent for Grandparents and Relatives in Alaska guide.

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