Find Deed Records in Homer
Deed records for the City of Homer are filed through the Alaska DNR Homer Recording District, which is administered by the Anchorage Recorder's Office. Homer is located on the southern Kenai Peninsula within the Kenai Peninsula Borough. To search deed records for Homer, use the free Alaska DNR grantor-grantee index at dnr.alaska.gov/ssd/recoff under the Homer Recording District. The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assessor at kpb.us also provides property ownership, valuation, and parcel data for Homer properties.
Homer Overview
Homer Deed Recording Office
Homer deed records are processed by the Alaska DNR through the Homer Recording District. The Anchorage DNR Office at 550 West 7th Ave., Suite 108 administers this district. All deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements for Homer properties must be submitted to and indexed by this office.
The grantor-grantee index for the Homer Recording District is part of the statewide DNR system. You can search online or contact the Anchorage office directly for copies. There is no local DNR office in Homer, so in-person visits require traveling to Anchorage or submitting requests by mail or through e-recording vendors.
| Recording District | Homer Recording District |
|---|---|
| Recording Office | Alaska DNR - Anchorage Recorder's Office |
| Address | 550 West 7th Ave., Suite 108 Anchorage, AK 99501 |
| Phone | (907) 269-8876 |
| Website | dnr.alaska.gov/ssd/recoff |
The City of Homer's website at cityofhomer-ak.gov provides city government services. For deed records, the DNR Homer Recording District through the Anchorage office is the correct source.
Kenai Peninsula Borough Assessor
Property assessment records for Homer are maintained by the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assessor's Office. The Borough Assessor, Adeena Wilcox, can be reached at (907) 714-2230. The assessor's records are useful for identifying parcel numbers and legal descriptions before searching the DNR deed index.
The borough assessor website at kpb.us/assessing allows online property searches by owner name, address, or parcel number. Assessment data is separate from deed records but is a key starting point for any property research in Homer.
How to Search Homer Deed Records
The Alaska DNR free online grantor-grantee index is the primary search tool for Homer deed records. Visit dnr.alaska.gov/ssd/recoff and select the Homer Recording District. Search by grantor or grantee name, document type, or date range. Results include the document type, recording date, book and page reference, and party names.
To order copies of specific documents, use the online ordering system or call the Anchorage DNR Office at (907) 269-8876. Copies can also be requested by mail. There is no local recorder office in Homer, so remote ordering is the standard approach. The Alaska Mapper at mapper.dnr.alaska.gov helps with parcel identification before searching.
Recording Fees
Recording fees for the Homer Recording District are set by Alaska law under AS 40.17.030. The standard fee is $20 for the first page and $5 per additional page. Non-standard documents add $50. Copies are $1.25 for the first page and $0.25 per additional page. Certified copies cost an additional $5. E-recording through Simplifile, CSC, and ePN is available for title companies and legal professionals.
Document Requirements and Chain of Title
Documents submitted to the Homer Recording District must follow 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 must be 10 points or larger. A title identifying the document type must appear at the top of the first page. Deeds require the full legal names of grantor and grantee, the complete legal description, the consideration amount, and a notarized grantor signature.
A return mailing address for the recorded original must be on the first page. Documents not meeting these standards are accepted but charged an extra $50 non-standard fee on top of per-page charges. Full requirements are at dnr.alaska.gov/ssd/recoff/PreparingDocs. E-recording through Simplifile, CSC, and ePN is available for the Homer Recording District. Because there is no local DNR office in Homer, e-recording and mail are the two standard submission methods for most users. Copy fees are $1.25 for the first page and $0.25 per additional page; certified copies add $5.
To trace the ownership history of a Homer property, start at the KPB Assessor at kpb.us/assessing to get the current owner name and parcel ID. Then search the DNR Homer Recording District grantor-grantee index under the current owner's name and work backward through each prior deed. The index covers 1970 to present. For older records, contact the Anchorage DNR at (907) 269-8876. Homer properties near the Spit and the bay may have complex tidelands or lakebed patents in the ownership chain. The Alaska Mapper at mapper.dnr.alaska.gov shows parcel boundaries and helps confirm the correct legal description before running a deed search.
Kenai Peninsula Borough Deed Records
Homer is in the Kenai Peninsula Borough. All deed recordings for the Homer area go through the borough's recording district system. For full borough details, visit the Kenai Peninsula Borough deed records page.
Nearby Cities
These communities on the Kenai Peninsula also file deed records through the Homer and Kenai Recording Districts.