Who issues apostilles in Alaska?

Unlike most states, Alaska's apostilles are issued by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, which also commissions the state's notaries — not a Secretary of State.

How long does an Alaska apostille take?

Mail-in requests are typically processed within one to two weeks; in-person service in Juneau is faster. Confirm current timelines on the official page.

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How to get an apostille in Alaska

In Alaska, apostilles are issued by the Alaska Office of the Lieutenant Governor — Authentications & Apostilles. Here is the process, the state fee, how long it takes, and what a Alaska apostille looks like.

Capital: Juneau
Governor (2026): Mike Dunleavy
State flower: Forget-me-not
State bird: Willow Ptarmigan

Apostille signed by Alaska Office of the Lieutenant Governor — Authentications & Apostilles

Draft — pending source verification. This page was drafted from the standard Alaska process and the official source linked below. Always confirm the current fee, address, and steps on the official page before you mail anything.

Step-by-step: an apostille in Alaska

01
Confirm the document is Alaska-issued or notarized by an Alaska notary public.
02
If your document is a private document (power of attorney, affidavit, diploma, corporate paperwork), have it notarized first — the Office of the Lieutenant Governor authenticates the notary's commission, not your signature directly. Vital records and court documents skip this step (they are certified by the issuing office instead).
03
For vital records, request a certified copy from the Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics.
04
Complete the authentication request and name the destination country.
05
Mail or deliver the document, fee, and a prepaid return envelope to the Lieutenant Governor's office.
06
Receive your apostille or certificate of authentication.

Alaska apostille fees & processing time

Competent authority	Alaska Office of the Lieutenant Governor — Authentications & Apostilles
State fee	$5 per document
Processing time	Mail-in is usually 1–2 weeks; in-person service is available in Juneau.
Mailing / submission	Mail to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Authentications, in Juneau (verify the current mailing address on the official page). Include payment, destination country, and prepaid return postage.

Source: Alaska Office of the Lieutenant Governor — Authentications & Apostilles — https://ltgov.alaska.gov/services/notary-and-authentications/Draft — verify fees, address, and steps against the official page before relying on them.

Documents commonly apostilled in Alaska

Birth, marriage, and death certificates (certified copies from the state vital-records office)
Divorce decrees and court orders (certified by the clerk of court)
Powers of attorney and affidavits (signed before a notary)
Single-status / no-record affidavits for marriage abroad
Diplomas, transcripts, and degree certificates
Corporate documents — articles of incorporation, good-standing certificates, board resolutions
Commercial and export documents

Federal documents (such as an FBI background check) are apostilled by the U.S. Department of State, not by Alaska.

Specimen

What a Alaska apostille looks like

A Alaska apostille contains the standard 10 fields required by the Hague Convention, naming the Alaska Office of the Lieutenant Governor — Authentications & Apostilles as the issuing authority. Below is an illustrative specimen — it is not a valid document and contains no real data.

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APOSTILLE

(Convention de La Haye du 5 octobre 1961)

1.Country United States of America
2.has been signed by [NAME OF SIGNER]
3.acting in the capacity of [CAPACITY — e.g. Notary Public]
4.bears the seal / stamp of [ISSUING OFFICIAL / SEAL]
5.at [CITY / PLACE]
6.the [DATE]
7.by Alaska Office of the Lieutenant Governor — Authentications & Apostilles
8.No. 0000000
9.Seal / Stamp [OFFICIAL SEAL]
10.Signature [SIGNATURE]

SPECIMEN — NOT A VALID DOCUMENT. Illustrative example only, showing the standard apostille layout for Alaska. Contains no real names, numbers, signatures, or government seal. Not legal advice.

Alaska apostille FAQ

Who issues apostilles in Alaska?: Unlike most states, Alaska's apostilles are issued by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, which also commissions the state's notaries — not a Secretary of State.
How long does an Alaska apostille take?: Mail-in requests are typically processed within one to two weeks; in-person service in Juneau is faster. Confirm current timelines on the official page.

Not legal advice. This guide is general information about the Alaska apostille process and may not reflect the latest fees, addresses, or procedures — always confirm with the Alaska Office of the Lieutenant Governor — Authentications & Apostilles via the official source above. The specimen shown is an illustrative example, not an official document.

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