Alaska Direct Deposit Authorization is a method of payment used by the State of Alaska to pay employees and other individuals for services rendered. It is a secure, convenient and cost-effective way to receive payments from the state. It allows the payee to receive payments directly into their bank account without having to wait for a check in the mail. This service is available to all Alaska state employees, including those who are employed in the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches of government. There are two types of Alaska Direct Deposit Authorization: the State of Alaska Voluntary Direct Deposit Authorization and the State of Alaska Mandatory Direct Deposit Authorization. The Voluntary option allows the payee to choose to receive their payments via direct deposit, while the Mandatory option requires all eligible employees to receive their payments via direct deposit.