Big Lake Deed Records
Deed records for Big Lake are filed through the Alaska DNR Palmer Recording District. Big Lake is a Census Designated Place (CDP) within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. All recording and assessment services are handled through the borough and state DNR systems. To search deed records for Big Lake properties, use the Alaska DNR online index at dnr.alaska.gov/ssd/recoff under the Palmer Recording District. The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assessor's portal at matsugov.us/assessing also provides property ownership and parcel data for Big Lake properties.
Big Lake Overview
Big Lake Deed Recording Office
Big Lake has no separate city government as a CDP. All deed recording for Big Lake properties is handled by the Alaska DNR through the Palmer Recording District. The Anchorage Recorder's Office at 550 West 7th Ave., Suite 108, phone (907) 269-8876, processes all submissions. The online grantor-grantee index covers 1970 to present.
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assessor at 350 East Dahlia Avenue, Palmer, AK 99645, phone (907) 861-8642, maintains property assessment records for Big Lake. The Mat-Su online property search portal at myproperty.matsugov.us lets you search by owner name, address, or parcel number. For deed documents, the DNR system is the correct source.
| Recording District | Palmer Recording District |
|---|---|
| Recording Office | Alaska DNR - Anchorage Recorder's Office |
| Address | 550 West 7th Ave., Suite 108 Anchorage, AK 99501 |
| Phone | (907) 269-8876 |
| Borough Assessor | (907) 861-8642 |
| Property Search | myproperty.matsugov.us |
All Big Lake deed records are processed through the Anchorage DNR Recorder's Office under the Palmer Recording District. The Matanuska-Susitna Borough handles property assessments and tax records separately from deed recording.
How to Search Big Lake Deed Records
Use the Alaska DNR free grantor-grantee index at dnr.alaska.gov/ssd/recoff. Select the Palmer Recording District and search by grantor or grantee name. The database covers 1970 to present. The Palmer Recording District covers the entire Mat-Su Valley, so adding a date range helps narrow results for Big Lake properties.
The Mat-Su Borough property portal at myproperty.matsugov.us confirms current ownership and parcel IDs. The Alaska Mapper GIS at mapper.dnr.alaska.gov shows parcel boundaries for Big Lake properties. For copies of recorded documents, call the Anchorage DNR at (907) 269-8876. Recording fees follow AS 40.17.030: $20 for the first page and $5 per additional page, with a $50 extra fee for non-standard documents.
Document Requirements for Recording
Documents submitted to the Palmer Recording District must meet Alaska's standard formatting rules. Paper must be white, 8.5 x 11 inches. The first page needs a 3-inch top margin for the recording stamp. Font size must be 10 points or larger. The document type must appear as a title at the top of the first page.
Deeds require full names of grantor and grantee, the complete legal description, consideration amount, and notarized grantor signature. The return mailing address for the recorded original must be on the first page. Full requirements at dnr.alaska.gov/ssd/recoff/PreparingDocs. Documents not meeting standards are accepted but charged an additional $50 non-standard document fee. Sending a well-formatted document avoids that extra cost.
E-recording is available for the Palmer Recording District through Simplifile, CSC, and ePN. Title companies and attorneys use e-recording for efficient, paperless submission. The same fee schedule applies regardless of whether documents are submitted in person, by mail, or electronically.
Ordering Copies of Big Lake Deed Records
To get copies of recorded deed documents for Big Lake properties, use the online DNR records portal at dnr.alaska.gov/ssd/recoff, call the Anchorage DNR at (907) 269-8876, or mail a request to 550 West 7th Ave., Suite 108, Anchorage, AK 99501. Know the grantor or grantee name and approximate recording year when requesting copies.
Copy fees are $1.25 for the first page and $0.25 for each additional page. Certified copies add $5. Plain copies work for research and due diligence. Certified copies are required when submitting deed documentation for legal proceedings, estate matters, or title insurance claims. Most Big Lake records from 1970 forward are in the online index. Older records require a direct request to the Anchorage DNR.
Chain of Title Research for Big Lake
Tracing ownership history for a Big Lake property involves searching the grantor-grantee index in the Palmer Recording District. Start with the current owner from the Mat-Su Borough assessor portal at myproperty.matsugov.us. Then run the owner's name in the DNR online index and track each transfer back through prior owners.
Big Lake has been a popular area for lakefront residential development. Many properties in the area were originally platted and sold as lots in subdivisions. Subdivision plats and CC&Rs (covenants, conditions, and restrictions) are also recorded in the Palmer Recording District and appear in the grantor-grantee index. These documents often affect property use and are part of a complete title review.
The Alaska Mapper GIS at mapper.dnr.alaska.gov shows current parcel boundaries and subdivision plat lines for Big Lake properties. This is useful for confirming the exact parcel you're researching before running a deed index search. For older records or records predating 1970, contact the Anchorage DNR directly at (907) 269-8876. Copy fees for the Palmer Recording District are $1.25 for the first page and $0.25 for each additional page. Certified copies add $5 and are needed for legal proceedings and estate matters.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Deed Records
Big Lake is in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. All deed recordings go through the Palmer Recording District. For full borough details, visit the Mat-Su Borough deed records page.
Nearby Cities
These Mat-Su communities also file deed records through the Palmer Recording District.