Alaska · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Kodiak Island Borough, AK
Kodiak Island Borough (population 12,387) records real-property documents through the State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Office of the Recorder — Kodiak Recording District (serviced by the Anchorage Recorder's Office). Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Kodiak Island Borough recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Office of the Recorder — Kodiak Recording District (serviced by the Anchorage Recorder's Office)
- Recording fee
- $20.00 first page first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+Indexing per name/claim over six: $2.00; non-standard document fee: $50.00; certification: $5.00 per document; conformed copy at recording: $2.00)
- Mailing address
- 550 West 7th Ave, Suite 108, Anchorage, AK 99501-3564
- Phone
- (907) 269-8875 / (907) 269-8876
- Checks payable to
- Department of Natural Resources
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: No dedicated statewide cover-sheet form confirmed
Can you e-record in Kodiak Island Borough?
Yes. Kodiak Island Borough accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska
- Prepare the document so it meets Kodiak Island Borough formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, or by mail to State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Office of the Recorder — Kodiak Recording District (serviced by the Anchorage Recorder's Office) at 550 West 7th Ave, Suite 108, Anchorage, AK 99501-3564.
- Pay the recording fee ($20.00 first page first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+Indexing per name/claim over six: $2.00; non-standard document fee: $50.00; certification: $5.00 per document; conformed copy at recording: $2.00)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Kodiak Island Borough
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Kodiak Island Borough property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Kodiak Island Borough recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Kodiak Island Borough?
The State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Office of the Recorder — Kodiak Recording District (serviced by the Anchorage Recorder's Office) charges $20.00 first page first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+Indexing per name/claim over six: $2.00; non-standard document fee: $50.00; certification: $5.00 per document; conformed copy at recording: $2.00), with checks payable to Department of Natural Resources. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Kodiak Island Borough?
Yes. Kodiak Island Borough accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Kodiak Island Borough?
Mail recordings to State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Office of the Recorder — Kodiak Recording District (serviced by the Anchorage Recorder's Office): 550 West 7th Ave, Suite 108, Anchorage, AK 99501-3564 ((907) 269-8875 / (907) 269-8876).
How can Jurably help with recording in Kodiak Island Borough?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Kodiak Island Borough to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Kodiak Island Borough recorder in person.
Under contract in Kodiak Island Borough? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.