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Alaska deed packet

Alaska Warranty Deed

An Alaska warranty deed transfers real estate with the grantor's title warranties. Download the editable Word deed and step-by-step completion and recording checklist.

  • Updated August 2026
  • Attorney-reviewed
  • Recording guidance included
  • Editable Word format
  • PublicLegal since 1995
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee

Is this the right deed type? A warranty deed includes the grantor's full title warranties — the broadest title protection of the standard deed types.

Included documents

This download includes 2 documents in editable Word format. Complete them on your own computer, then print, sign, and record.

  • Alaska Warranty Deed (blank form) Core deed document — the recordable instrument Word (.DOCX)
  • Deed completion and recording checklist Guidance — do not record Word (.DOCX)

Packet is delivered in Word format; no blank PDF of the deed is included.

How your Alaska deed gets completed and recorded

A simple three-step workflow; the packet guides you through each one.

1

Prepare

Gather the current deed or title record and the exact legal description of the property before you start.

2

Execute

Complete the blank deed and follow the included state guidance for signing, acknowledgment, and related requirements.

3

Record

Confirm your county recorder's cover sheets, transfer forms, fees, and local practices, then submit the executed deed.

This packet contains a PublicLegal-authored Alaska deed, not a county-issued form. Record the completed deed with the DNR Recorder’s Office. County, city, or town cover sheets, transfer or tax forms, fees, and filing procedures may apply. Only the documents listed under Included documents are included.
Alaska recording note. Record with the Alaska DNR Recorder’s Office for the recording district where the land lies. Alaska has 34 recording districts, not counties. Alaska has no state or municipal real-property transfer tax. Ordinary acknowledged deeds need no witnesses. If the property is a married person’s family home or homestead, both spouses should join (AS 34.15.010(b)). Alaska is not a default community-property state. An Alaska warranty deed uses “conveys and warrants” and three statutory covenants, not six. An Alaska quitclaim uses “conveys and quitclaims” and carries no covenants (AS 34.15.080).

Preview the Alaska Warranty Deed

See page 1 of the actual blank form and review a plain-language outline of what appears on page 1. The complete formatted packet is delivered after checkout.

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This outline is not the form itself. Your download includes the complete editable blank form and separate instructions.

About this Alaska form

What Is an Alaska Warranty Deed?

An Alaska warranty deed is a document that transfers real estate ownership while providing the highest level of protection to the buyer (grantee). When a seller (grantor) signs a warranty deed, they legally guarantee that they hold clear title to the property, have the right to sell it, and that the property is free of any undisclosed encumbrances, such as liens or easements. If a title defect is discovered later, the grantee can sue the grantor for breach of warranty.

When to Use a Warranty Deed in Alaska

Warranty deeds are the standard instrument for traditional real estate transactions in Alaska. Common uses include:

  • Purchasing a home or raw land from an unrelated seller.
  • Commercial real estate transactions where the buyer requires maximum title protection.
  • Transactions involving title insurance, as title companies typically require a warranty deed to issue a policy.

Alaska Requirements for Warranty Deeds

  • Signing: The grantor must sign the deed to validate the transfer.
  • Notarization: The grantor's signature must be notarized.
  • Witnesses: Zero witnesses are required under Alaska law; only the notary is needed.
  • Recording: The deed must be recorded at the District Recorder's office for the property's recording district.
  • Transfer Tax / Recording Fees: There is no state transfer tax. Recording fees typically run $20 for the first page and $5 per additional page (as of 2024-2025).
  • Legal Description: A formal legal description (PLSS, or lot and block) must be included; a simple street address is insufficient.

Warranty Deed vs. Quitclaim Deed in Alaska

The core difference lies in the promises made. An Alaska warranty deed guarantees the title is completely clear, making the seller liable for any past title issues. A quitclaim deed, conversely, offers zero guarantees; the seller merely hands over whatever interest they have, leaving the buyer to assume all title risks.

PublicLegal-authored self-help deed form. Provided for customers to complete with their own transaction information and submit to the proper local recording office. Recorder offices and state agencies may require separate supplemental forms, taxes, fees, or cover sheets, and requirements vary by jurisdiction and transaction. Review the product notes and confirm local recording requirements before relying on any completed deed.

100% satisfaction guarantee

ILRG provides self-help deed forms and download support. Attorney-reviewed PublicLegal-authored deed forms are provided for you to complete with your own transaction information. Deed recording requirements, supplemental forms, transfer taxes, title-company practices, and legal suitability vary by jurisdiction and transaction. If you are not 100 percent satisfied after purchasing from us, contact us for a refund.

Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska Warranty Deed Forms

Yes, Alaska statutes define the specific language and implied warranties that constitute a warranty deed in the state. Using the statutory form automatically includes the required covenants of title.

No, a warranty deed does not magically fix a title defect. Instead, it holds the seller legally and financially responsible if a defect is later discovered. A quiet title action or a quitclaim deed from the party holding the claim is typically used to actually clear a defect.

While not legally required, consulting a lawyer or a title company is highly recommended for traditional property sales to ensure the title search is accurate and the deed is properly drafted and recorded.

The legal description can usually be found on the prior deed to the property, a professional survey, or through the records of the local District Recorder.

Yes, you can use a warranty deed to transfer property into an LLC. However, many people choose to use a quitclaim deed for transfers to their own LLCs, as the title risk is minimal when you are transferring property to a business entity you control.

A warranty deed includes the grantor's warranty covenants — generally a promise that the grantor owns the property and will defend the title against claims, subject to any exceptions stated in the deed. It offers the grantee broader title protection than a quitclaim deed.

Warranty deeds are commonly used in arm's-length sales and other transfers where the grantee wants full title warranties from the grantor. Lenders and title insurers generally expect them for ordinary purchases.

The packet includes the blank state-specific deed in editable Word format plus a separate completion instructions and checklist document. A completed sample PDF may be offered as an optional add-on.

Recording offices review formatting, execution requirements such as notarization, and any required supplemental forms or fees, which vary by county. The included instructions cover the general process; confirm your county's current requirements before you record.

A warranty deed includes title warranties from the grantor; a quitclaim deed transfers only whatever interest the grantor may have, with no warranties at all. Compare the deed types available for Alaska if you are unsure which fits your transfer.