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NOTICE:
Recorded and/or filed documents and ALL information contained within those instruments become
the permanent public record and are available for public viewing and/or purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions |
| Q: |
Why
are documents recorded in the official records? |
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Documents are recorded in the Official Records of the State of Alaska
to declare their enactment and existence. Individuals research the
state records to identify property ownership, liens, and other recordings
against real property. In general, from the time a document is recorded
in the records of the recording district in which land affected
by it is located, the recorded document serves as constructive notice
of its contents to subsequent purchasers and mortgagees.
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| Q: |
What
types of documents are recorded? |
| A: |
The following
list indicates some of the various types of documents that are
recorded in the official records of the state of Alaska:
Deeds, Mortgages, Assignments, Modifications, Reconveyances,
Notice of Liens, Claim of Liens, Release of Liens, Uniform
Commercial Code Financing Statements, Security Agreements,
Judgments and Decrees from courts, Federal and State Tax Liens, Child Support Enforcement
Liens, Satisfactions and Releases of such liens.
We also,
from time to time receive Last Will and Testaments, Military Discharge papers
(DD-214), Birth Certificates, Death Certificates and Marriage Licenses. However, we are not the normal and customary place for filing these records, if they meet
minimum acceptance criteria, they will be accepted and placed in the public record (please see notice above). |
| Q: |
Is
all this paperwork really necessary? |
| A: |
Unfortunately,
yes. The purpose of recording is to register your right to your
property with the State of Alaska so you can prove ownership.
Although the process may seem tedious or excessive, it is the
only way you can be sure no one else can make a claim to your
land. |
| Q: |
How
can I tell where to record? |
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Our Web site
offers four methods of determining where to record:
(1) A list of the 12 recording offices, with locations,
maps and office hours.
(2) A page to allow you to search for the correct
recording office by typing in the name of your nearest city
or community.
(3) A list of the 12 recording offices, 34 recording
districts and the cities and communities in each.
(4) A map of the 34 recording districts with a clickable
image map to allow you to find your recorder office.
Please go to the main page to begin. [Main
page] |
| Q: |
Do
you provide blank forms for the public to use? |
| A: |
None of our
recording offices provide blank forms of any kind. Certain types of blank
forms including Liens, Deeds of Trust, Deeds, etc., may
be found at office supply or stationery stores. Generically
speaking, we are concerned only with reviewing submitted documents
for minimum acceptance criteria in order to add them to the
permanent public record.
For UCC forms click here
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| Q: |
Can
I get help preparing a document at your office? |
| A: |
Recording staff
are not qualified to provide advice on the preparation of legal
documents. Document preparation questions should be directed
to your legal counsel. |
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