Alaska · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Nome Census Area, AK
Nome Census Area (population 9,830) records real-property documents through the Alaska State Recorder's Office - Fairbanks Office (Cape Nome Recording District). 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.
Nome Census Area recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Alaska State Recorder's Office - Fairbanks Office (Cape Nome Recording District)
- Recording fee
- $20.00 first / $5.00 per page add'l (+$50.00 non-standard document fee (if margins/paper/font not met); $2.00 per name indexed over six names; $5.00 certification per document; plat/survey $20 first sheet + $5 each addl sheet)
- Mailing address
- 3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709-4699
- Phone
- (907) 452-3521
- Checks payable to
- Department of Natural Resources (Alaska DNR Recorder's Office)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet required by statute, but document must state the recording district and include a clearly identified 'Return To' name/address on the face of the document or an accompanying return letter (which becomes part of the public record)
Can you e-record in Nome Census Area?
Yes. Nome Census Area accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Nome Census Area, Alaska
- Prepare the document so it meets Nome Census Area 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, or by mail to Alaska State Recorder's Office - Fairbanks Office (Cape Nome Recording District) at 3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709-4699.
- Pay the recording fee ($20.00 first / $5.00 per page add'l (+$50.00 non-standard document fee (if margins/paper/font not met); $2.00 per name indexed over six names; $5.00 certification per document; plat/survey $20 first sheet + $5 each addl sheet)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Nome Census Area standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Nome Census Area recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Nome Census Area?
The Alaska State Recorder's Office - Fairbanks Office (Cape Nome Recording District) charges $20.00 first / $5.00 per page add'l (+$50.00 non-standard document fee (if margins/paper/font not met); $2.00 per name indexed over six names; $5.00 certification per document; plat/survey $20 first sheet + $5 each addl sheet), with checks payable to Department of Natural Resources (Alaska DNR Recorder's Office). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Nome Census Area?
Yes. Nome Census Area accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, 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 Nome Census Area?
Mail recordings to Alaska State Recorder's Office - Fairbanks Office (Cape Nome Recording District): 3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709-4699 ((907) 452-3521).
Can Jurably record my document in Nome Census Area for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Nome Census Area recorder in person.
Record in Nome Census Area without the courthouse trip.
Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.