Power of Attorney Requirements in Alaska
Alaska requires the principal to sign a power of attorney and acknowledge the signature before a notary public or other officer authorized to take acknowledgments; no witnesses are required.
Last checked . General information, not legal advice.
Alaska at a glance
- Notarization
- Required
- Witnesses
- None
- Uniform Power of Attorney Act
- Not adopted
- Alaska uses its own statute
The rules in Alaska
Does a power of attorney need to be notarized in Alaska?
Alaska requires a power of attorney to be acknowledged before a notary.
How many witnesses does a power of attorney need in Alaska?
None. Alaska does not require witnesses for a power of attorney, but it does require notarization.
Has Alaska adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act?
No. Alaska has its own power of attorney statute rather than the Uniform Power of Attorney Act.
Where do the Alaska rules for powers of attorney come from?
They come from Alaska Stat. 13.26.600 to 13.26.665 and Uniform Law Commission, Power of Attorney Act enactment map. We last checked them in October 2026. Laws change, so check the current statute before you rely on it.
How Alaska compares
Alaska is one of 24 jurisdictions that require notarization.
What this means in practice
Even where notarization is optional, banks, brokers and title companies often ask for a notarized power of attorney before they act on it. Notarizing is usually the safer choice.
Choose an agent you trust, name a backup, and give the agent a signed copy. Keep the original in a place your agent can reach.
You can revoke a power of attorney while you have capacity. Tell your agent and anyone who relied on it, in writing.
General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.