Notary Public Permit Requirements in Juneau, AK

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

   Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC or corporation. Free from the IRS.

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online application)

   Free

   Immediate (online application)

1. Alaska — No State Sales Tax

   Alaska has no statewide sales tax. However, local municipalities (including Juneau and other cities) may levy local sales taxes. Check with your local municipality for applicable sales tax requirements.

   Official government source

   Free (no state sales tax registration required)·N/A

   Free (no state sales tax registration required)

   N/A

1. Alaska Office of the Lieutenant Governor — Notary Public Commission

   Notary public commissions in Alaska are issued by the Alaska Notary Public Office in the Office of the Lieutenant Governor (not CBPL/Division of Corporations). Applicants must obtain a mandatory $2,500 notary surety bond, submit a notarized oath of office, and pay a nonrefundable application fee. Regular commissions run four years.

   Official government source

   $40.00 nonrefundable application fee, plus a mandatory $2,500 notary surety bond and notary seal/supplies·2–6 weeks

   $40.00 nonrefundable application fee, plus a mandatory $2,500 notary surety bond and notary seal/supplies

   2–6 weeks

2. City and Borough of Juneau Finance Department — Sales Tax Registration

   Juneau requires businesses to register with the Finance Department Sales Tax Office before making sales, rendering services, or renting property in CBJ (not a general business license). Juneau levies a 5% local sales tax on goods, services, and non-residential rentals (higher rates apply to alcohol, short-term rentals, and marijuana). Sales tax returns are due quarterly; there is no annual license renewal fee.

   Official government source

   $0 to register; 5% sales tax collected on sales·Before first sale

   $0 to register; 5% sales tax collected on sales

   Before first sale

Official Sources

• Alaska Secretary of State

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