Education about Alaska Certified Copies

What are Alaska certified copies?
Alaska certified copies are a true and correct copy of business filings, which can obtained from the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing - Corporations Section. Articles of incorporation are the most commonly certified document. Articles of amendment or annual reports may also be certified.
The Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing - Corporations Section issues certified copies with an endorsement, stamp, or certificate. Certified copies are sometimes required to secure a bank loan, apply for a certificate of authority, and obtain business licenses.
What documents can be certified?
You can typically have most corporate filings certified, including:
- Articles of formation
- Articles of amendment
- Certificate of authority
- Mergers
- Annual filings, such as annual reports
- Fictitious name or DBA registration
- Dissolution and withdrawals
Where can I obtain Alaska certified copies?
Only the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing - Corporations Section can issue Alaska certified copies. It is possible to obtain certified copies yourself using the contact information below.
Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing - Corporations SectionPhysical Address:
333 W. Willoughby Avenue, 9th Floor
Juneau, AK 99801
Mailing Address:
PO Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811-0806
Phone: (907) 465-2550
Fax: (907) 465-2974
Website: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/corporations.aspx
Name Search: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/cbp/main/search/entities
Forms: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/Corporations/CorpFormsFees.aspx
Online Filing: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/Corporations/CorpFormsFees.aspx
Email: corporations@alaska.gov