Tanaina Deed Records
Deed records for Tanaina are filed through the Alaska DNR Palmer Recording District. Tanaina is a Census Designated Place (CDP) within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, and all property recording and assessment services are handled through the borough and state systems. Search Palmer Recording District deed records through the Alaska DNR online index at dnr.alaska.gov/ssd/recoff. The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assessor's portal at matsugov.us/assessing also provides parcel information, ownership data, and property tax records for Tanaina and surrounding Mat-Su communities.
Tanaina Overview
Tanaina Deed Recording Office
Tanaina has no separate city government. All deed recording for Tanaina 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 recording submissions. Deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements are indexed in the statewide grantor-grantee system under the Palmer Recording District designation.
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assessor at 350 East Dahlia Avenue, Palmer, AK 99645, phone (907) 861-8642, maintains property assessment records for Tanaina. The online property search portal at myproperty.matsugov.us is the right starting point for current ownership lookups. For historical deed records, use the DNR grantor-grantee index.
| 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 |
Recording fees for Tanaina deed records are set by Alaska Statute AS 40.17.030. The standard fee is $20 for the first page and $5 for each additional page. All Tanaina recordings go through the Palmer Recording District at the Anchorage DNR Office.
How to Search Tanaina Deed Records
Use the Alaska DNR free online 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. Add a date range to narrow results in this high-volume district.
The Mat-Su Borough property portal at myproperty.matsugov.us provides current assessment and ownership data for Tanaina parcels. The Alaska Mapper GIS at mapper.dnr.alaska.gov helps identify parcel boundaries and legal descriptions. 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.
Document Requirements for Recording
Documents submitted to the Palmer 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. Font must be 10 points or larger. A title at the top of the first page must identify the document type.
Deeds require the full 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. Full requirements are available at dnr.alaska.gov/ssd/recoff/PreparingDocs. Documents not meeting these standards are accepted but charged an extra $50 non-standard document fee on top of per-page charges.
E-recording through authorized vendors -- Simplifile, CSC, and ePN -- is available for the Palmer Recording District. E-recording is commonly used by title companies and attorneys who submit documents regularly. The same fee schedule applies to e-recorded documents as to paper submissions. Electronic submission provides immediate confirmation and speeds up the recording process.
Ordering Copies of Tanaina Deed Records
To order copies of recorded documents, you can use the online DNR records portal, call the Anchorage DNR at (907) 269-8876, or mail a request to 550 West 7th Ave., Suite 108, Anchorage, AK 99501. Have the grantor or grantee name, approximate recording date, and document type ready when requesting copies.
Copy fees are $1.25 for the first page and $0.25 for each additional page. Certified copies add a $5 certification fee. Plain copies work for research; certified copies are needed when submitting a deed copy as legal evidence. Most Tanaina deed records from 1970 forward are accessible through the online index. Older records require a direct request to the Anchorage DNR office.
Chain of Title Research for Tanaina
A chain of title traces all historical ownership transfers for a specific parcel. To research a Tanaina property, start with the Mat-Su Borough assessor's portal at myproperty.matsugov.us to find the current owner and parcel number. Then search the DNR grantor-grantee index in the Palmer Recording District under the current owner's name and work backward through prior owners.
Each deed in the index will reference who sold the property and to whom. Track these transfers back as far as the index covers -- 1970 forward online. Properties in the Tanaina area often began as state land disposals or homestead patents. For records predating the online index, contact the Anchorage DNR at (907) 269-8876. The Alaska Mapper GIS at mapper.dnr.alaska.gov confirms current parcel boundaries and helps identify legal descriptions before you begin a chain-of-title search.
Property fraud is a concern in Alaska. The Alaska DNR offers a property fraud prevention alert system that can notify you when documents are recorded under your name. See the DNR Recorder's website for more information on signing up. This is particularly useful for owners of Tanaina properties who don't check their records regularly.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Deed Records
Tanaina 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.