Alaska Certified Copies

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. 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 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 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

Physical 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