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Under Alaska law, electronic signatures on real estate contracts are:

Correct Answer

B) Valid and enforceable when parties consent, under UETA

Alaska has adopted the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA), which makes electronic signatures valid and legally enforceable in real estate contracts when all parties consent to conduct the transaction electronically. This is particularly significant in Alaska, where buyers, sellers, and licensees may be located in remote areas, making electronic signatures a practical necessity for conducting real estate business.

Answer Options
A
Prohibited for all real estate transactions
B
Valid and enforceable when parties consent, under UETA
C
Permitted for commercial transactions only
D
Required to be notarized to be enforceable

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