Kenai Deed Records
Deed records for the City of Kenai are maintained through the Alaska DNR Kenai Recording District, administered by the Anchorage Recorder's Office. The city is a Home Rule City within the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Kenai deed records include warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements recorded through the state DNR. Search the Kenai Recording District index for free at dnr.alaska.gov/ssd/recoff. The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assessor at kpb.us provides property ownership and parcel data for City of Kenai properties.
Kenai Overview
Kenai Deed Recording Office
Deed records for Kenai are filed with the Alaska DNR Kenai Recording District. The Kenai Recording District is administered by the Anchorage DNR Office at 550 West 7th Ave., Suite 108. This is where deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements affecting Kenai property are submitted and indexed.
The Kenai Recording District covers the City of Kenai and surrounding communities including Nikiski, Salamatof, Sterling, Soldotna, and Kasilof. All documents for properties anywhere in this district are processed through the same Anchorage DNR Office.
| Recording District | Kenai 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 Kenai Clerk's Office at 210 Fidalgo Avenue handles city public records requests. The Clerk does not maintain deed records -- those go through the DNR -- but can help with municipal zoning and city ordinance records.
City of Kenai Clerk
The City Clerk's Office is at 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, AK 99611, phone (907) 283-8231, fax (907) 283-5068, email cityclerk@kenai.city. The Clerk handles public records requests for city government records. Deed recording is a state function handled by the DNR, but the Clerk can assist with subdivision records, city-owned property information, and municipal ordinances.
The City of Kenai's website at kenai.city provides access to city services, public records request forms, and links to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assessor for property tax information.
How to Search Kenai Deed Records
The Alaska DNR free online grantor-grantee index is the primary tool for Kenai deed searches. Visit dnr.alaska.gov/ssd/recoff and select the Kenai Recording District. Search by grantor or grantee name, document type, or date range. The database covers 1970 to present.
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assessor at kpb.us/assessing maintains current property ownership and assessment data. Assessor Adeena Wilcox can be reached at (907) 714-2230. This is a useful complement to the DNR deed index when you need current ownership information rather than historical deed transactions.
For in-person searches or to order copies, contact the Anchorage DNR Office at (907) 269-8876. The Alaska Mapper at mapper.dnr.alaska.gov shows parcel boundaries for Kenai properties. The Kenai Recording District covers a large and active area, so name searches may return multiple results -- use a date range to narrow them down.
Recording Fees
Recording fees for the Kenai Recording District follow Alaska Statute under AS 40.17.030. The standard fee is $20 for the first page and $5 for each additional page. Non-standard documents carry an extra $50 fee. Copies are $1.25 for the first page and $0.25 per additional page. Certified copies add $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 Kenai Recording District must follow Alaska's standard formatting requirements. 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. The document type title 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 appear on the first page. Documents that don't meet these standards are accepted but charged an extra $50 non-standard fee. Full requirements are posted at dnr.alaska.gov/ssd/recoff/PreparingDocs. E-recording through Simplifile, CSC, and ePN is available for the Kenai Recording District. Title companies and attorneys use this option for faster processing without mailing physical documents.
To trace the ownership history of a Kenai property, start with the KPB assessor at kpb.us/assessing to get the current owner and parcel ID. Then search the DNR Kenai Recording District grantor-grantee index under that name. Work backward through each prior owner. The online index covers 1970 to present. For Kenai properties with histories predating the index, contact the Anchorage DNR at (907) 269-8876. The Alaska Mapper at mapper.dnr.alaska.gov shows parcel boundaries and legal descriptions to confirm you have the right property before you search.
Kenai Peninsula Borough Deed Records
Kenai is in the Kenai Peninsula Borough. The borough's recording district covers the city and many surrounding communities. For full details on the borough-wide system, visit the Kenai Peninsula Borough deed records page.
Nearby Cities
These nearby communities on the Kenai Peninsula also file deed records through the Kenai Recording District.