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Free Alaska Quitclaim Deed Form
Use this free Alaska quitclaim deed form to transfer real property. Alaska uses a unique Recording District system administered by the Department of Natural Resources — not counties. Fill out the form, download your deed, and notarize it before recording with the correct DNR Recording District office.
Alaska has no state real estate transfer tax, making transfers straightforward. Notarization is required under AS 34.15.010. The deed must include the grantor and grantee mailing addresses and a return address in the body of the document (AS 40.17.030(a)(7)–(8)).
Alaska Quitclaim Deed Form
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Alaska Quitclaim Deed Requirements
Before recording a quitclaim deed in Alaska, make sure the document meets these requirements:
- ✓Deed must be in writing and signed by the grantor(s)
- ✓Grantor's signature must be acknowledged before a notary public (AS 34.15.010)
- ✓Property must be identified by its full legal description
- ✓Deed must name the grantor(s) and grantee(s) by full legal name
- ✓Grantor and grantee mailing addresses are required (AS 40.17.030(a)(8))
- ✓A return address must appear in the deed body, not the top margin (AS 40.17.030(a)(7))
- ✓Must be recorded with the Alaska DNR Recording District office for the district where the property is located
- ✓No state real estate transfer tax in Alaska
- ✓Recording fees: $20 first page + $5 each additional page, payable to Department of Natural Resources
- ✓Minimum 2-inch top margin on page 1 for recorder stamp; nonstandard documents incur a $50 fee
After You Record Your Deed in Alaska
After the District Recorder processes your deed, the original is returned to the address specified in the deed body. The DNR updates the public land records and taxing authorities are notified of the ownership change. Because Alaska uses recording districts rather than counties, confirm which district office covers your property before submitting. Keep the recorded deed as your primary evidence of title.
Common Uses for a Quitclaim Deed in Alaska
Quitclaim deeds in Alaska are commonly used to transfer property between spouses or family members, including transfers that occur as part of a divorce settlement. Alaska residents frequently use them to move property into a revocable living trust to avoid probate. Adding or removing a co-owner from an existing title and correcting a name error on a prior deed are other typical uses.
Alaska Quitclaim Deed FAQ
Does a quitclaim deed need to be notarized in Alaska?
Yes. Alaska requires the grantor's signature to be acknowledged before a notary public before the deed can be recorded (AS 34.15.010). Online notarization through a service like NotaryLive is accepted in Alaska.
Where do I record a quitclaim deed in Alaska?
Alaska does not have counties. You record the deed with the District Recorder at the Alaska Department of Natural Resources office for the recording district where the property is located. The Anchorage office serves most southcentral districts; the Fairbanks office serves interior and northern districts.
What is an Alaska Recording District?
Alaska is divided into 34 Recording Districts administered by the Department of Natural Resources. Recording Districts do not correspond to boroughs or municipalities — you must use the exact DNR Recording District name on the deed. You can verify your district on the Alaska DNR website.
Is there a transfer tax in Alaska?
No. Alaska does not impose a state real estate transfer tax. You pay a recording fee ($20 first page, $5 each additional page) to the Department of Natural Resources, but there is no separate transfer or excise tax.
What is the vesting requirement when there are multiple grantees?
When there are two or more grantees, the deed should state how they will hold title. Under AS 34.15.110, silence defaults to tenancy in common. "Tenancy by the Entireties" is available only to married couples. If no vesting is stated, each grantee owns an undivided equal share as tenants in common.
What must the return address section contain?
Alaska Statute AS 40.17.030(a)(7) requires that the name and address of the person to whom the recorded document is to be returned appear in the body of the deed itself, not in the top margin (which is reserved for the recorder stamp). Our form places this block at the top of the deed body automatically.
Can I use a quitclaim deed to transfer property to a family member in Alaska?
Yes. Transferring property between family members is one of the most common uses of quitclaim deeds in Alaska. Because there is no transfer tax, family transfers in Alaska are relatively inexpensive. Consult an attorney if the property has an outstanding mortgage, as the lender's consent may be required.
What is a legal description and where do I find it?
A legal description is the official identification of a parcel using lot and block numbers for platted subdivisions, or a Section/Township/Range/Meridian description for unplatted land. You can find the legal description on your existing deed, your title insurance policy, or through the DNR Recording District office. A street address is not sufficient.
What to Bring When Recording Your Alaska Quitclaim Deed
Before you go to the DNR Recording District office, make sure you have everything on this list to avoid delays.
- 1Completed, signed, and notarized deed (original — do not submit a photocopy)
- 2Recording fee: $20 first page + $5 each additional page, payable to Department of Natural Resources
- 3Submit to the correct DNR Recording District office — Anchorage office serves most southcentral districts; Fairbanks office serves interior and northern districts
- 4No state transfer tax form required
- 5If margins do not meet standard requirements (2-inch top margin on page 1), a $50 nonstandard document fee applies
- 6If total grantor names + grantee names + parcel locations exceeds 6 entries, a $2 per entry indexing fee applies
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