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Alaska Posting Laws: How to Post Land
Alaska keeps its posting rule short. The trespass statute asks that notice be reasonably conspicuous, and that is the whole standard in the current text we read. There is no set sign size, spacing, or owner-name rule. This guide explains what that means for cabins, lots and remote land.
What the law asks for on signs
The statute we checked, AS 11.46.350(b)(2), uses a plain test: the notice must be reasonably conspicuous. It does not give a minimum sign size, a letter height, or required wording. It also does not ask for the owner's name. A sign is judged by whether a visitor would reasonably see it.
Older rules you may hear about
Older versions and bills listed detailed sign rules, such as English wording, at least 144 sq in, and the owner's name and address at every access point. The current text we read contains only the reasonably conspicuous standard, so those details appear to have been repealed.
We could not confirm this on the official legislature site, which blocked our request. Treat any detailed Alaska sign spec as unverified, and read the current statute before you order signs.
Spacing and placement
Alaska's statute sets no spacing number, so there is no distance we can quote. A sensible approach is to place signs where people will see them: road and trail entrances, gates, boat landings, and any edge that neighbors or visitors use. On remote land, entry points matter most.
Practical tips
Use bold, high-contrast lettering that stays readable in snow, low winter light and brush. Mount signs high enough that drifts do not bury them, and check them after breakup each spring. Keep dated photos of every sign so you have a record of what you posted and when.
Questions about posting land in Alaska
Does Alaska require a certain size for no trespassing signs?
Not in the current statute text we read. It asks only that notice be reasonably conspicuous. Older drafts mentioned at least 144 sq in, but we could not confirm that rule is still in force, so treat it as unverified and read the statute yourself.
Does an Alaska sign need the owner's name?
The current text has no owner-name requirement. Older sources listed an owner name and address, but those details appear to have been repealed. Adding your name is optional. It can help visitors know who to ask for permission, but the law we checked does not demand it.
Is purple paint allowed in Alaska for posting?
The statute text we read shows no purple paint rule for Alaska. The statute we checked mentions only reasonably conspicuous notice. Because paint marks are not described, signs are the safer choice. Read AS 11.46.350 for the current text before you rely on any other method.
This guide explains the law in plain words; it is not legal advice. We read the statute text on 2026-10-24. Laws change: check the current text here or ask your county or state wildlife agency.