Official Civic Directory Profile FIPS Code: 02122

Kenai Peninsula Borough Clerk & Recorder

Official government recording office for Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. Serving a population of 61.223 with jurisdiction over real estate deeds, marriage licenses, vital records, and fictitious business names.

County Seat: Soldotna • Land Area: 16.017,53 sq mi • State: Alaska (AK)

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Location & Operations

Courthouse Office Address & Contact

Open Mon-Fri

Physical Courthouse Address

Kenai Peninsula Borough Courthouse / Recording Office, Soldotna, AK 99669

Seat of government for Kenai Peninsula Borough in Soldotna, AK.

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Courthouse / Directory Line

(907) 574-4482

Regular Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Closed on state and federal holidays.

FIPS ID: 02122 • Coordinates: 60.3667° N, -152.3223° W

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Filing Checklist

Before You Visit Kenai Peninsula Borough

✓ Valid Government Photo ID (Driver's License or Passport)
✓ Payment: Credit Card, Cashier's Check, or Exact Cash
✓ Original signed documents with valid notary jurat/seal
✓ Mandatory 3-inch top margin for county recorder barcode

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Land Records & Real Property

Kenai Peninsula Borough Deed Recording Fees & Requirements

Governed by Alaska Admin Code 11 AAC 06

First Page Base Fee

$25.00

Includes statutory county automation index surcharge

Each Additional Page

$5.00

Per additional standard 8.5" x 11" page

Transfer Tax / Doc Stamps

None (No state real estate transfer tax)

Calculated at recording based on purchase consideration

Statutory Recording Margin Standards in Alaska:

Top Margin (Page 1): Must leave minimum 3 inches blank at top right for official recorder barcode and indexing stamp.

Other Margins: Minimum 1 inch on side, bottom, and subsequent pages to avoid non-conforming document penalties.

Grantee & Return Address: Must state grantee's legal address and a return mailing address clearly on the first page.

Legibility & Font: Black ink on white 8.5 x 11 paper; minimum 10-point font. Notary stamps must be crisp and dark.

Instant Public Records & Title Verification

Need Official Property Deeds or Title Records in Kenai Peninsula Borough?

Search land records, deed history, mortgage transfers, tax liens, judgments, and parcel ownership across Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. Instantly access official document copies online without visiting the courthouse records vault.

Warranty & Quitclaim Deeds
Mortgage & Lien Records
Assessor Parcel History

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Marriage Bureau

Marriage License in Kenai Peninsula Borough

License Fee $60.00

Waiting Period 72 Hours

✓ Validity Window: Must solemnize within 90 days of issuance.
✓ Personal Appearance: Both applicants must appear together in person at the Kenai Peninsula Borough courthouse.
✓ Identification: Valid state photo driver's license, passport, or military ID. No blood test required.

State Policy: Application must be submitted to the Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics or local court.

Vital Statistics

Certified Vital Records

Birth Cert $30.00

Death Cert $30.00

Marriage Cert $30.00

• Authorized Requestors: Direct family relation (registrant, child, parent, spouse) or legal guardian only.
• Filing Agency: Processed through Alaska Health Analytics and Vital Records Section and the local Kenai Peninsula Borough clerk counter.

Certified copies bear an official raised, embossed seal and are suitable for passports, probate, real estate, and legal identification.

Commercial & Business

DBA & Assumed Name Registration in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Filing Fee: $25.00

1. Filing Authority

In Kenai Peninsula Borough, sole proprietorships and general partnerships register assumed names through the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing.

2. Statutory Requirement

Required prior to opening a commercial checking account, issuing invoices under a brand name, or executing contracts in Alaska.

3. State Rules & Notice

Alaska handles all business name filings and business licenses at the state level.

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Starting a Business or Filing a DBA in Kenai Peninsula Borough?

Save time and avoid multiple trips to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing. Form your official LLC, register your Trade / Assumed Name (DBA), get your federal Tax ID (EIN), and receive your registered agent documents fully online in Alaska.

Name Search Included

Articles of Organization

Alaska Compliant

State-Specific Statutory Legal Templates

Download Official Alaska Real Estate Deeds & Legal Forms

Ensure your property transfer is compliant with Alaska county recording statutes. Get attorney-drafted Quitclaim Deeds, Special Warranty Deeds, Powers of Attorney, and Promissory Notes formatted with correct margins and statutory acknowledgments.

✓ 3-inch top recording margin ready ✓ State notary jurat included ✓ Instant PDF & Word download

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Regional Civic Network

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Frequently Asked Questions: Kenai Peninsula Borough Clerk & Recorder

Where is the Kenai Peninsula Borough Clerk & Recorder office located?

The official Kenai Peninsula Borough office is located at Kenai Peninsula Borough Courthouse / Recording Office, Soldotna, AK 99669. Operating hours are typically Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. You can reach the office staff by telephone at (907) 574-4482.

How much does it cost to record a deed in Kenai Peninsula Borough?

Under Alaska statute (Alaska Admin Code 11 AAC 06), recording a real property deed or mortgage in Kenai Peninsula Borough costs $25.00 for the first page, plus $5.00 for each additional page. Transfer tax details: None (No state real estate transfer tax).

How do I obtain a marriage license in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK?

Both applicants must appear in person before the Kenai Peninsula Borough Clerk with government-issued photo identification (such as a valid driver's license, passport, or state ID). The fee is approximately $60.00. Alaska requires a waiting period of 72 hours, and the license is valid for 90 days from the date of issuance.

How do I file a DBA (Doing Business As) or Assumed Name in Kenai Peninsula Borough?

In Kenai Peninsula Borough, registering a DBA or Assumed Business Name is handled through the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing with a standard statutory filing fee of $25.00. Alaska handles all business name filings and business licenses at the state level.

How can I request a certified copy of a birth or death certificate in Kenai Peninsula Borough?

Certified vital records (birth certificates starting at $30.00 and death certificates starting at $30.00) can be requested through the Alaska Health Analytics and Vital Records Section or directly at the Kenai Peninsula Borough courthouse vital statistics counter by qualified immediate family members.