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Alaska Closing Cost Recording Fee and Transfer Tax Rate

Alaska does not impose a state-level transfer tax on real estate sales, meaning the state rate is 0%. The only closing cost tied to government recording is the fee set under Alaska Stat. § 40.17, which governs the recording of documents. This statute establishes a flat fee per document, not a percentage of the sale price. No other state tax or formula applies to the transfer itself. Local municipalities may have separate recording fees, but the statute provides the exclusive state rule. The worked example below demonstrates how the recording fee is applied. To estimate your specific closing costs, use the DocketMath calculator with your property details.

Governing authority

In Alaska, the closing cost rule is set by No Alaska state transfer tax; Alaska Stat. § 40.17 governs recording.. The verified packet cites No Alaska state transfer tax; Alaska Stat. § 40.17 governs recording. (https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp).

Alaska closing cost: the verified value is 0% under No Alaska state transfer tax; Alaska Stat. § 40.17 governs recording.. The verified packet cites No Alaska state transfer tax; Alaska Stat. § 40.17 governs recording. (https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp).

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This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.