Official Civic Directory Profile FIPS Code: 02170

Matanuska-Susitna Borough Clerk & Recorder

Official government recording office for Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. Serving a population of 115.239 with jurisdiction over real estate deeds, marriage licenses, vital records, and fictitious business names.

County Seat: Palmer • Land Area: 24.707,306 sq mi • State: Alaska (AK)

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Location & Operations

Courthouse Office Address & Contact

Open Mon-Fri

Physical Courthouse Address

Matanuska-Susitna Borough Courthouse / Recording Office, Palmer, AK 99645

Seat of government for Matanuska-Susitna Borough in Palmer, AK.

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Courthouse / Directory Line

(907) 690-5970

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

Closed on state and federal holidays.

FIPS ID: 02170 • Coordinates: 62.2656° N, -149.5040° W

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Filing Checklist

Before You Visit Matanuska-Susitna 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

Matanuska-Susitna 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

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Search land records, deed history, mortgage transfers, tax liens, judgments, and parcel ownership across Matanuska-Susitna 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 Matanuska-Susitna 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 Matanuska-Susitna 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 Matanuska-Susitna 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 Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Filing Fee: $25.00

1. Filing Authority

In Matanuska-Susitna 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 Matanuska-Susitna Borough?

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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.

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Regional Civic Network

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Frequently Asked Questions: Matanuska-Susitna Borough Clerk & Recorder

Where is the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Clerk & Recorder office located?

The official Matanuska-Susitna Borough office is located at Matanuska-Susitna Borough Courthouse / Recording Office, Palmer, AK 99645. Operating hours are typically Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. You can reach the office staff by telephone at (907) 690-5970.

How much does it cost to record a deed in Matanuska-Susitna Borough?

Under Alaska statute (Alaska Admin Code 11 AAC 06), recording a real property deed or mortgage in Matanuska-Susitna 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 Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK?

Both applicants must appear in person before the Matanuska-Susitna 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 Matanuska-Susitna Borough?

In Matanuska-Susitna 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 Matanuska-Susitna 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 Matanuska-Susitna Borough courthouse vital statistics counter by qualified immediate family members.