Recorded documents in Alaska — deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other land records — are filed with the District Recorder (state DNR) in each recording district.
What this page covers: Alaska recorded document searches — deeds, mortgages, assignments, liens, plats, and other instruments filed in the public land records. What it does not cover: Property valuations or tax data (those are on the Property Records page).
Where to start: Go to the District Recorder (state DNR) in the borough where the property is located. Many borough district recorder (state dnr)s offer online document search by grantor/grantee name, book/page, or instrument number.
Common mistake: Recorded documents show what was filed — they do not confirm current ownership or lien status without a full title search. A deed in the index does not mean it is the most recent transfer.
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Primary Sources (All .gov / Official)
- www.commerce.alaska.gov — Official Alaska Recorded Documents — State portal for Alaska recorded documents
- NASS UCC Filings overview — National Association of Secretaries of State
- National Archives — Military Records (DD-214) — National Personnel Records Center
- IRS Federal Tax Liens — Federal lien procedures
- HUD Recording Basics — Federal property recording basics
- USA.gov — Government Records — Federal record retrieval portal
- data.gov — Assessor datasets — Federal-cataloged county data
Related Recorded Documents Resources
- Alaska Court Records →
- Alaska Criminal Records →
- Alaska Property Records →
- Alaska Vital Records →
- Alaska Voter Records →
- Alaska Wants & Warrants →
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Recorded Documents Databases
3 official Alaska recorded documents sources.
Recorded Documents
Alaska Counties
All 30 Alaska counties. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds and mortgages in Alaska?▼
In Alaska, deeds, mortgages, liens, and other real-property documents are recorded at the borough level by the borough Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder). The Official Alaska Recorded Documents at www.commerce.alaska.gov handles statewide filings such as UCC-1 financing statements and corporate documents.
Where do I file a UCC-1 financing statement in Alaska?▼
UCC-1 financing statements covering personal property and business collateral are filed centrally with the Official Alaska Recorded Documents at www.commerce.alaska.gov. Fixture filings on real estate are an exception — those go to the borough where the property is located.
Are Alaska recorded documents available online?▼
Most Alaska boroughs publish a free online index of recorded documents (by name, document type, or date). Image access (the actual deed image) is often available either free or for a small per-page fee. Statewide UCC and corporate filings are searchable through the Official Alaska Recorded Documents at www.commerce.alaska.gov.
How do I obtain a certified copy of an Alaska recorded deed?▼
Certified copies of deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are issued by the borough Recorder where the document was originally recorded. Fees and ID requirements vary; see your specific borough page below. The Official Alaska Recorded Documents (www.commerce.alaska.gov) handles certified copies of statewide filings such as UCCs and articles of incorporation.
What's the difference between a deed and a title in Alaska?▼
A deed is the recorded instrument that conveys ownership; the title is the legal concept of ownership itself. Deeds in Alaska are recorded with the borough Recorder; title insurance and title searches are private-sector services that examine the chain of recorded deeds. The Official Alaska Recorded Documents at www.commerce.alaska.gov publishes the statewide rules.