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Next Step Checklist
Political Status Correction — Step-by-Step Interactive Guide
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Gather your supplies
Everything you need before you begin
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Why this mattersHaving all supplies ready prevents interruptions mid-process — especially important when you are at a notary. Do not start Step 2 until this list is complete.
Checklist
- ✓Downloaded and printed all documents
- ✓Package of sticky notes (for autograph instructions on each page)
- ✓Red ink pen
- ✓Red ink pad (for thumbprint — signifies you are a living man or woman)
- ✓Blue ink pen
- ✓Small package of wet wipes (to remove ink from thumb between pages)
- ✓Two (2) 2×2 passport-style photos with white background
- ✓8.5×11.5 manila envelope (for county or Alaska filing)
- ✓Small package of letter envelopes (for mailing notices)
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Prepare political status documents for notarizing
Get witness forms signed and documents organized
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Critical — do not skipYou cannot submit for publishing and recording until your witness forms are complete. Minimum required: two witness statements + Declaration of Political Status Act of 1779. If you are low on funds, do the minimum — do not wait.
Tip — photos on witness formsAdd your passport photo to witness forms before presenting them. Your witnesses use it to verify you are who you say you are before signing.
Required documents — check off each as you separate and prepare
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Declaration of Political Status✓
Declaration of Political Status Act of 1779✓
Two Witness Statements (one per witness — add your photo to each)✓
Deed of Reconveyance✓
Deed of Conveyance (only if born outside the United States)✓
Certificate of Assumed Name✓
Act of Expatriation — JOHN ANDY DOE✓
Act of Expatriation — JOHN A. DOE✓
Act of Expatriation — JOHN DOE✓
Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act✓
Cancellation of All Prior Powers of Attorney✓
DNA Paramount Claim3
Learn the autograph system
Review the three autograph styles and thumbprint placement
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Autograph instructionsReview the image below before preparing your documents. It shows the three autograph styles, the ink color used for each style, and where the red thumbprint is placed.
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Add sticky notes to each document
Use the document autograph guide to prepare every page
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Take out your sticky notes as you will be using the sticky notes to denote your autograph example for each page. This is where things get VERY specific. However, if something is done incorrectly it’s really not a big deal. It’s the “intent,” not whether something is right or wrong. Plus, if you ever have a mistake, all you need to do is reprint, re-notarize, and it’s done. Many of us have small errors, strike-throughs, etc. It’s not a big deal at all.
Having sticky notes placed on each document will make this a breeze! You will just follow what the sticky note says to do. Your copyright symbol and All Rights Reserved are put in place for you.
We will break your paperwork into groups for ease of signing. Once you have created the sticky note and attached what the autograph will look like onto the document, you can check it off the list.
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Secure a notary
Free options are available — do not overpay
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Where to find a notary
Free — Your bank or credit unionMost banks offer free notary services to members. Call ahead to confirm availability and bring your ID.
Low cost — UPS StoreTypically $7–$11 per page. A good backup option if your bank cannot accommodate you.
Search locallySearch “notary near me” for additional options, including mobile notaries who come to your location.
Ask the notary firstAsk if they can sign in blue ink. This keeps the ink color consistent with your documents. Notaries are typically happy to accommodate this.
If using a bank notarySome banks record each notarized document in a journal. Provide the title shown on the page. If the notary asks about the purpose, give a brief and truthful explanation; no lengthy discussion is required.
Pre-notary readiness checklist
- ✓Notary confirmed and appointment set
- ✓Blue pen in bag
- ✓Red pen in bag
- ✓Red ink pad for thumbprint
- ✓Sticky notes attached to every document
- ✓Wet wipes for ink removal
- ✓All documents in manila folder
- ✓Government-issued ID to verify your identity
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Autograph documents at the notary
Notaries only verify identity — they do not read your documents
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What notaries do — and do not doNotaries witness your identity and your autograph only. They do not read, evaluate, or approve the content of your documents. This is outside their role and purview.
- ✓Asked notary to sign in blue ink
- ✓Autograph each document per the sticky note instructions
- ✓Add red thumbprint touching last name and © symbol on each page
- ✓Use wet wipes to clean thumb between pages to avoid smudging
- ✓All documents autographed in front of the notary
Smudges and errorsIf something smudges or you make a small error, do not panic. It is not a big deal. Reprint and re-notarize that page if needed. Intent is what matters most.
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Make copies and back up your documents
3 hard copies + secure digital backup
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- ✓Create 3 hard copies of all notarized documents including witness statements
- ✓Save a digital copy on a USB drive stored in a safe location
- ✓Scan all documents for upload to your Global Family account
Easy scanning tipIf all pages are scanned into one file, split them into individual pages by opening the scan, going to Print, and printing only the page you want as a PDF. Save each page separately for uploading.
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Publish and record your documents
Use the Alaska recording option provided in this guide
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Why Alaska is providedWe provide the Alaska option because we know the recording office accepts these documents. The purpose is to place the documents in a public recording system.
State of Alaska recording office
Alaska Recording Office
550 West 7th Ave., Suite 108, Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: (907) 269-8876
Call the office before mailing to confirm current fees, cover-page requirements, acceptable payment methods, and mailing instructions. Send the documents using a trackable mailing method and retain copies of everything submitted.
Phone: (907) 269-8876
Call the office before mailing to confirm current fees, cover-page requirements, acceptable payment methods, and mailing instructions. Send the documents using a trackable mailing method and retain copies of everything submitted.
- ✓Called the Alaska Recording Office and confirmed current requirements
- ✓Prepared the required recording cover page
- ✓Confirmed the current recording fee and payment method
- ✓Made a complete copy of the submission package
- ✓Mailed the package using tracking and saved the receipt
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Send notices after publishing
These letters do not require notarizing
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How to send all lettersAutograph each letter with your byline, ©, and “All Rights Reserved Without Prejudice.” Send via registered mail or USPS with tracking. Scan copies before sending. Save all receipts and green cards together for your records.
Letters to send — check off each as sent
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Copy of Political Status Declaration → Secretary of State✓
Voter Registration Cancellation✓
Revocation of Election to Pay Taxes — IRS✓
Revocation of Election to Pay Taxes — Internal Revenue Services✓
Bank letter denoting lawful money✓
Veterans only: Form DD2168 to your commanding officer10
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