Aleutians West Borough Transfer on Death Deed Form

Last validated August 24, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Aleutians West Borough, for property anywhere in the borough or census area: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Adak, Atka, Dutch Harbor, Nikolski, Saint George Island, Saint Paul Island, Unalaska.

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Aleutians West Borough Transfer on Death Deed Form

Aleutians West Borough Transfer on Death Deed Form

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Document last validated 8/24/2026
Aleutians West Borough Transfer on Death Deed Guide

Aleutians West Borough Transfer on Death Deed Guide

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Aleutians West Borough Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Deed Document

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Document last validated 8/12/2026

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Important: Your property must be located in Aleutians West Borough to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Anchorage Office (for Aleutian Islands District)

Address:
550 West 7th Ave, Suite 1200
Anchorage, Alaska 99501-3564

Hours: 8:00 to 3:30 M-F / Research from 7:30

Phone: (907) 269-8872 or 269-8876

Recording Tips for Aleutians West Borough:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers

Cities and Jurisdictions in Aleutians West Borough

Properties in any of these areas use Aleutians West Borough forms:

  • Adak
  • Atka
  • Dutch Harbor
  • Nikolski
  • Saint George Island
  • Saint Paul Island
  • Unalaska

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Aleutians West Borough

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Aleutians West Borough forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Aleutians West Borough?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Aleutians West Borough, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Aleutians West Borough you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended, and most PDF apps also work. You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Aleutians West Borough?

Recording fees in Aleutians West Borough vary. Contact the recorder's office at (907) 269-8872 or 269-8876 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

Real property owners in Alaska have an estate planning option: the transfer on death deed (TODD). Find the full text in AS 13.48.

This statute is based on the Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act (URPTODA). By adopting the provisions of the URPTODA, Alaska joins with an increasing number of states using this law to help real estate owners manage the distribution of what is often their most significant asset -- their real estate -- by executing and recording a transfer on death deed.

Transfer on death deeds are nontestamentary, which means ownership of the property passes to the beneficiary without including it in a will or a need for probate (AS 13.48.030). Still, best practices dictate that landholders should take care to ensure that their wills and TODDs contain the same directions.

Alaska's version of the URPTODA sets out the specific requirements for lawful transfer on death deeds:

- The capacity required to make or revoke a transfer on death deed is the same as the capacity required to make a will (AS 13.48.040).

- It must contain the essential elements and formalities of a properly recordable inter vivos deed, such as warranty or quitclaim deed (AS 13.48.050(1)).

- It must state that the transfer to the designated beneficiary is to occur at the transferor's death (AS 13.48.050(2)).

- It may not use a beneficiary designation that only identifies beneficiaries as members of a class or the deed is void. (AS 13.48.050(3)).

- It must be recorded before the transferor's death in the office of the clerk of the county commission in the county where the property is located (AS 13.48.050 (4)).

The named beneficiary gains no present rights to the property, only a potential future interest. Instead, the transferors retain absolute control during their lives. This includes the freedom to sell or transfer it to someone else, and to modify or revoke the intended transfer on death (AS 13.48.080). These details, along with the fact that TODDs only convey the property rights remaining, if any, at the owner's death, explain why they do not require notice or consideration (AS 13.48.060).

According to AS 13.48.090, the beneficiary gains equitable interest in the property ONLY when the owner dies. Note, however, that the beneficiary must be alive at the time of the transferor's death or the interest returns to the estate. To prevent this from happening, the owner may identify one or more contingent beneficiaries. All beneficiaries take title subject to any obligations (contracts, easements, etc.) associated with the property when the transferor dies (AS 13.48.090(b)).

If a beneficiary is unable or unwilling to accept the transfer when the owner dies, AS 13.48.100 includes the option to disclaim all or part of the interest as provided under AS 13.70 (Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act).

With these new transfer on death deeds, real property owners in Alaska gained access to a convenient, flexible tool for managing one aspect of a comprehensive estate plan. Even so, a TODD may not be appropriate for everyone. Since each situation is unique, contact an attorney with specific questions or for complex circumstances.

Important: Your property must be located in Aleutians West Borough to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the borough or census area recording office listed above.

This Transfer on Death Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Aleutians West Borough.

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