Short answer. The Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Authentications issues apostilles here for $5 per document, by mail and in person. The office tries to turn an order around the same day it's received.
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At a glance
- Issuing office
- Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Authentications Official page
- Fee
- $5 per certificate (check, money order or credit card).
- How to submit
- Mail to the Juneau office, or visit it in person after calling to schedule an appointment.
- Processing time
- The office tries to turn an order around the same day it's received.
- Request form
- Alaska Authentications Order Form Open it
- Mailing address
- Office of the Lt. Governor, Authentications Department, P.O. Box 110015, Juneau, AK 99811
What each document needs first
- Vital records
- Official certified copies of vital records are authenticated.
- Notarized documents
- Original signatures, properly notarized by a commissioned Alaska notary public.
Checklist by document
- Vital record: county step not confirmed, 1 step not confirmed
- Notarized document: county step not confirmed, 1 step not confirmed
- Court record: county step not confirmed, 2 steps not confirmed
- FBI background check: no county step first
- School record: county step not confirmed, 2 steps not confirmed
Worth knowing
Only the Lieutenant Governor issues apostilles in this state, and only on wet (original) signatures. International return shipping needs a prepaid, pre-addressed mailer.
Signing a power of attorney, affidavit or consent for use abroad? The online notary and apostille package, or check whether your country needs an apostille or legalization.
MCC Solutions handles New Jersey apostilles, and our guide explains how to get an apostille in New Jersey. For other states, this page lists the office's own process.
Official sources
- Foreign Authentications, Apostilles and Certificates of Authority, Alaska Lieutenant Governor (checked November 2026)
- Alaska Authentications Order Form (checked November 2026)
General information, not legal advice. Use the office's own request form where it has one. Federal records, including FBI checks, go to the U.S. Department of State, and a destination outside the Hague Convention also needs embassy legalization.
Common questions
Who issues apostilles in Alaska?
The Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Authentications. $5 per certificate (check, money order or credit card).
How do I apostille a Alaska birth or marriage certificate?
Official certified copies of vital records are authenticated.
Can a notarized document from Alaska be apostilled directly?
Original signatures, properly notarized by a commissioned Alaska notary public.
How long does an apostille take in Alaska?
The office tries to turn an order around the same day it's received. Allow extra time for mail and for any certified copy you still need to order.
Can I get a Alaska apostille in person or online?
Mail to the Juneau office, or visit it in person after calling to schedule an appointment.
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