Alaska · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Northwest Arctic Borough, AK
Northwest Arctic Borough (population 7,095) records real-property documents through the Alaska State Recorder's Office - Fairbanks Office (Kotzebue 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.
Northwest Arctic Borough recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Alaska State Recorder's Office - Fairbanks Office (Kotzebue Recording District)
- Recording fee
- $20.00 first / $5.00 per page add'l (+$50.00 non-standard document fee; $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, but 'Return To' name/address must be clearly stated on the document or accompanying letter
Can you e-record in Northwest Arctic Borough?
Yes. Northwest Arctic Borough 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 Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
- Prepare the document so it meets Northwest Arctic 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, or by mail to Alaska State Recorder's Office - Fairbanks Office (Kotzebue 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; $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.
How Jurably helps in Northwest Arctic 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 Northwest Arctic 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.
Northwest Arctic Borough recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Northwest Arctic Borough?
The Alaska State Recorder's Office - Fairbanks Office (Kotzebue Recording District) charges $20.00 first / $5.00 per page add'l (+$50.00 non-standard document fee; $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 Northwest Arctic Borough?
Yes. Northwest Arctic Borough 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 Northwest Arctic Borough?
Mail recordings to Alaska State Recorder's Office - Fairbanks Office (Kotzebue Recording District): 3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709-4699 ((907) 452-3521).
How can Jurably help with recording in Northwest Arctic Borough?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Northwest Arctic 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 Northwest Arctic Borough recorder in person.
Under contract in Northwest Arctic Borough? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.