Knik-Fairview Deed Records
Deed records for Knik-Fairview are filed through the Alaska DNR Palmer Recording District. Knik-Fairview is a Census Designated Place (CDP) within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, not an incorporated city. All government services are provided by the borough. To search deed records for Knik-Fairview properties, use the Alaska DNR online index at dnr.alaska.gov/ssd/recoff and select the Palmer Recording District. The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assessor's portal at matsugov.us/assessing also provides parcel data, ownership information, and property tax records for this area.
Knik-Fairview Overview
Knik-Fairview Deed Recording Office
As a CDP within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Knik-Fairview has no independent city government. All deed recording for Knik-Fairview properties goes through the Alaska DNR Palmer Recording District, administered by the Anchorage Recorder's Office at 550 West 7th Ave., Suite 108.
Deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements for properties in the Knik-Fairview area are indexed in the statewide grantor-grantee system under the Palmer Recording District. The online index covers 1970 to present. Property assessment is handled by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assessor at 350 East Dahlia Avenue, Palmer, AK 99645.
| 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 Website | matsu.gov |
| Property Search | myproperty.matsugov.us |
Mat-Su Borough Property Records
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assessor's Office maintains property assessment records for Knik-Fairview. The Borough Assessor, Acting Assessor Krista King, can be reached at (907) 861-8642. The Mat-Su online property search portal at myproperty.matsugov.us lets you search by owner name, address, or parcel ID for Knik-Fairview properties.
For deed documents and recorded real property instruments, the DNR system is the correct source. Assessment records show current ownership and value; the DNR deed index shows the historical record of all recorded instruments for a property.
The Alaska DNR Mapper GIS at mapper.dnr.alaska.gov shows parcel boundaries for Knik-Fairview properties. This is useful for identifying legal descriptions before searching the Palmer Recording District deed index.
How to Search Knik-Fairview Deed Records
Use the Alaska DNR free online grantor-grantee index to search Knik-Fairview deed records. Visit dnr.alaska.gov/ssd/recoff and select the Palmer Recording District. Search by grantor or grantee name. The Palmer Recording District covers a large and growing area, so adding a date range to your search helps narrow results.
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 helps with legal description lookup. For copies of recorded documents, call the Anchorage DNR at (907) 269-8876 or use the online ordering system. E-recording through Simplifile, CSC, and ePN is available for title companies and attorneys.
Recording Fees
Recording fees for the Palmer 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 add $50. Copies are $1.25 for the first page and $0.25 per additional page. Certified copies add $5. Document requirements are at dnr.alaska.gov/ssd/recoff/PreparingDocs.
Chain of Title Research for Knik-Fairview
Knik-Fairview is one of the larger CDPs in the Mat-Su Valley. It sits southwest of Wasilla along Knik-Goose Bay Road and represents one of the fastest-growing residential areas in Alaska. Property development in Knik-Fairview accelerated significantly in the 2000s and 2010s. Many properties are part of platted subdivisions recorded in the Palmer Recording District. Subdivision plats define lot boundaries and any recorded easements or deed restrictions for the community.
To trace the ownership history of a Knik-Fairview property, start with the Mat-Su Borough assessor's portal at myproperty.matsugov.us to confirm the current owner and parcel ID. Then search the DNR Palmer Recording District grantor-grantee index under the current owner's name. Work backward through each prior deed. Because many Knik-Fairview properties were platted and first sold in the 1990s and 2000s, the online index typically covers the full ownership history. For any parcels with older histories, contact the Anchorage DNR at (907) 269-8876.
The Palmer Recording District covers the entire Mat-Su Valley, so name-based searches may return many results across the region. Using the Mat-Su Borough parcel ID to identify the specific property before searching is the most efficient approach. The Alaska Mapper GIS at mapper.dnr.alaska.gov shows current parcel boundaries for Knik-Fairview and helps confirm the correct legal description. Subdivision plats and CC&Rs recorded in the Palmer Recording District are also part of the grantor-grantee index and may be relevant for properties in established Knik-Fairview neighborhoods. The DNR also offers a free property fraud alert service at dnr.alaska.gov/ssd/recoff that notifies you when documents are recorded under your name -- this is useful for Knik-Fairview property owners who want to monitor their title. 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. To order copies, call the Anchorage DNR at (907) 269-8876 or use the online system at dnr.alaska.gov/ssd/recoff.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Deed Records
Knik-Fairview 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 nearby Mat-Su communities also file deed records through the Palmer Recording District.