Access Dillingham Census Area Property Records
Dillingham Census Area property records are managed by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources through the Anchorage Recorder's Office, since this area is not an organized borough. All deeds, liens, mortgages, and other land documents for property in the Dillingham Census Area are recorded and indexed through the state's central system, making them part of the public record. Whether you want to look up current ownership, check for open liens, or verify a legal description, the DNR's online database and Anchorage office are your primary sources for Dillingham Census Area property records.
Dillingham Census Area Overview
Where Dillingham Census Area Records Are Filed
Property recording for the Dillingham Census Area goes through the Alaska Department of Natural Resources Recorder's Office. Because this area is not an organized borough, there is no local recorder. The DNR handles all property document recording for this region, using its Anchorage office as the filing and storage location for documents affecting land in and around the Dillingham area.
The Anchorage Recording District at 550 West 7th Ave., Suite 108, Anchorage, AK 99501-3564, phone (907) 269-8876, serves the Dillingham Census Area. This office is one of only two physical DNR recording locations in Alaska, with the other in Fairbanks. Together they handle property document recording for all 34 of the state's recording districts. Documents submitted for recording in the Dillingham area go to Anchorage, are reviewed, assigned a serial number, indexed, and then stored as part of the permanent public record.
The DNR's district list identifies the Anchorage Recording District as the recording office for the Dillingham Census Area, providing the contact information and address for all property document filings in this region.
| Office | Alaska DNR Recorder's Office - Anchorage Recording District |
|---|---|
| Address |
550 West 7th Ave., Suite 108 Anchorage, AK 99501-3564 |
| Phone | (907) 269-8876 |
| Records Covered | Deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, plats, UCC filings |
| Website | dnr.alaska.gov/ssd/recoff |
Dillingham Census Area Property Overview
The Dillingham Census Area is a remote region in Southwest Alaska that includes seven cities along with several census-designated places including Koliganek, Twin Hills, and Portage Creek. The area covers a wide stretch of Bristol Bay watershed land and is largely rural. Most properties in the census area are not subject to a borough-level property tax since the area is part of Alaska's Unorganized Borough.
For the properties in the Dillingham Census Area that are subject to some form of property taxation, the median property tax is $2,132. This figure applies to incorporated cities within the area that levy their own city-level taxes. The average home value across the census area stands at approximately $104,600, with a median rental rate around $900 per month. Property taxes where they apply run at roughly 0.92% of property value based on assessed rates in the area.
Records in the Dillingham Census Area are accessible through the DNR statewide land records system at dnr.alaska.gov/landrecords, which covers all recorded instruments for this area.
Records in the Dillingham Census Area are cataloged by owner name, recording date, document type, and document identifier. The DNR indexes all recorded instruments in the statewide alpha database exactly as the names appear on the documents. This means searching by a slightly different spelling may produce different results, so it helps to try a few variations when looking up an owner name.
How to Search Dillingham Census Area Property Records
The main place to search Dillingham Census Area property records online is the DNR land records database at dnr.alaska.gov/landrecords. This free tool lets you search by owner name, document number, or legal description. The online index covers documents from 1970 forward. For older records, you need to request a search of the historic books at the Anchorage office.
After you find a document in the index, you can view the full image by creating a free account at the DNR site. Without an account, you can see the basic index information including grantor/grantee names, date, and document type, but not the full document text. With an account, you can open and print deed images, mortgage terms, and lien details.
To search in person, visit the Anchorage office at 550 West 7th Ave., Suite 108. Call (907) 269-8876 before you go to confirm hours. Staff can help you navigate the index but are not set up to conduct full title searches on your behalf. Bring as much information as you can: the owner's name, a prior document number, or the legal description of the parcel.
Recorded instruments for Dillingham Census Area land become part of the official public record the moment they are filed and indexed, accessible to anyone through the DNR's public search system.
Note: The DNR statewide recording system uses a race-notice recording standard. This means the first person to record a properly executed instrument generally wins the priority dispute if two parties claim the same property.
Recording and Copy Fees
Alaska uses a single statewide fee schedule for all recording districts. This means fees for recording documents in the Dillingham Census Area are the same as anywhere else in the state. The fee to record a document is $20 for the first page and $5 for each additional page. Non-standard documents that do not meet margin or format requirements carry an additional $50 fee. Certification of any recorded document costs $5 per document.
Copy fees are $1.25 for the first page and $0.25 for each additional page when copies are made after the time of recording. At the time of recording, a conformed copy costs $2. Plat copies on paper are $5 per sheet and $12 per sheet on mylar. Indexing each party name beyond six in a single instrument costs $2 per additional name. All fees are set by Alaska Statute Title 40, Chapter 17 and applicable regulations.
Document Requirements for Recording
Documents recorded for land in the Dillingham Census Area must meet the DNR's standard preparation requirements. Paper must be white and opaque, sized no larger than 8.5 by 14 inches. The first page needs a two-inch top margin for the recording stamp. All other margins must be at least one inch. The type must be at least 10-point font and clearly legible throughout.
Every document must include the recording district name on its face. For Dillingham Census Area property, this means stating the correct recording district on the document before submission. Deeds and conveyances must include the complete mailing addresses of all grantors and grantees. Any document that references a prior recorded instrument must include that instrument's book and page number or serial number. Signatures on conveyances, mortgages, powers of attorney, and purchase contracts must be original and acknowledged before a notary public.
The DNR's office cannot notarize documents. All acknowledgments must be completed before you bring or mail the document for recording. Documents that do not meet these requirements will be returned or charged the non-standard fee, depending on the nature of the defect.
Cities Near Dillingham Census Area
The Dillingham Census Area is a remote region of Southwest Alaska. The City of Dillingham is the main hub but does not have a dedicated property records page in this directory. The nearest major city with property record pages is Anchorage, which also houses the DNR recording office that serves this area.
Other communities in the Dillingham Census Area include Aleknagik, Clarks Point, Dillingham, Ekwok, Manokotak, Togiak, and Twin Hills. All property records for these communities are filed with the DNR Anchorage Recording District.
Nearby Boroughs and Census Areas
These regions border or are near the Dillingham Census Area. Property records for each go through the DNR's statewide recording system, though the specific recording district office may differ.