Alaska Release of Claim of Lien

Borough or Census Area Specific Legal Forms Validated as recently as April 15, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

About the Alaska Release of Claim of Lien

Alaska Release of Claim of Lien
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How to Use This Form

  1. Select your borough or census area from the list on the left
  2. Download the borough or census area-specific form
  3. Fill in the required information
  4. Have the document notarized if required
  5. Record with your borough or census area recorder's office

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Alaska has no statutory form for a release of lien. Instead, a claim of lien automatically expires 6 months after filed for recording unless judicial action is commenced to enforce it within that time (AS 34.35.080).

When a property owner fulfills the balance owed on a contract subject to a claim of lien, however, the claimant may record a release of lien to evidence that the lien has been resolved before its expiration. By doing so, the claimant clears the lien from the owner's property title, and the title is no longer clouded.

An effective release of claim of lien identifies the claimant as the party releasing the lien and the property's owner who is subject to the lien. In addition, it references the claim of lien by its recording information. The release also functions as a receipt by showing the amount paid by the owner to release the lien. Further, the document includes a complete legal description of the property affected.

Documents relating to real property must meet standards of form and content before recording. A release is not valid unless signed by the claimant and acknowledged in the presence of a notarial official. Record the completed release of claim of lien in the recording office where the claim of lien was recorded.

Consult a lawyer with questions about lien releases, mechanic's liens, or for any other issues related to real property in Alaska.

How to Use This Form

  1. Select your borough or census area from the list above
  2. Download the borough or census area-specific form
  3. Fill in the required information
  4. Have the document notarized if required
  5. Record with your borough or census area recorder's office

What Others Like You Are Saying

— James A.

"Thanks for you help to get me out of a quick problem. Downloads were great. I recommend this service…"

— Marcia G.

"I am so happy with this service. I can not tell you. In about 30 minutes my records were recorded. E…"

— Arthur L.

"The directions were clear, I typed the deed out and it was successfully recorded and mailed back to …"

— DARLA L.

"I was happy with the quick response to obtain the requested forms. Effective and easy website to use…"

— Steve F.

"Fast Service, Easy to use. Highly Recommend!"

Common Uses for Release of Claim of Lien

  • Document partial payment received on a construction project
  • Provide notice of intent to file a lien for unpaid work
  • Notify a property owner of unpaid construction debts
  • Notify a general contractor of unpaid subcontractor invoices

Important: Borough or Census Area-Specific Forms

Our release of claim of lien forms are specifically formatted for each borough or census area in Alaska.

After selecting your borough or census area, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.