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Alaska Right-of-Way Manual

This manual is intended for use by DOT&PF staff and Right-of-Way professionals, and authorized contractors working for the Department. But it may be a useful guidance document for local agencies and other entities performing acquisition, valuation, relocation, disposal, and property management functions, especially those subject to Federal regulations for Federal and federally-assisted projects and programs.

For questions about this manual, contact Heather O'Claray, State Right of Way Chief, at (907) 465-6954

February 13, 2026 Edition

Sections Size
Entire Manual 6.2MB
Cover and Table of Contents 511k
Ch.1 Introduction 262k
Ch.2 Administrative Procedures 2.1MB
Ch.3 Title and Plans 1.8MB
Ch.4 Appraisal Procedures and Guidelines 598k
Ch.5 Appraisal Review 260k
Ch.6 Acquisition 647k
Ch.7 Relocation 634k
Ch.8 Legal 187k
Ch.9 Property Management 738k
Ch.10 Airports 281k
Ch.11 Reserved 70k
Ch.12 Definitions 438k

Forms


Right-of-Way forms are available in Word and Adobe Acrobat format. Click on the file format icon to download.

Form # Filename Formats
25A-R205 Right-of-Way Certification and Relocation Program Assurance (Obsolete)
25A-R210 Title VI Activity Report (Obsolete)  
25A-R220 Cost Estimate
25A-R230 Parcel Review Report
25A-R240 Relocation Parcel Review Report
25A-R245 Notice to Relocation and Property Management (90-Day Notice and/or Excess Land)
25A-R250 OK To Close ROW Phase 3
25A-R305 Title Search Report
25A-R405 Opportunity to Accompany Appraiser
25A-R407 Notification of Right-of-Way Plans-in-Hand Review
25A-R410 Notice to Relocation and Property Management (Denial of Owner Retention of Improvements)
25A-R415 Adjustment to an Approved Appraisal for Minor Change or Addition
25A-R420 Waiver Valuation
25A-R425 Comparable Sales Data
25A-R430 Photographic Sheet
25A-R435 Summary of Comparable Sales
25A-R440 Summary of Acquisition
25A-R442 Value Finding Report
25A-R445 Narrative Appraisal Report Summary
25A-R450 Certificate of Appraiser
25A-R455 Five-Year Sales History
25A-R460 Certificate of Specialist
25A-R505 Review Appraiser's Recommendation of Just Compensation
25A-R510 Narrative Appraisal Checklist
25A-R511 Recommendation for Payment of Appraisal Services
25A-R603 Acquisition Incentive Program Statement (Obsolete)
25A-R604 Acquisition Incentive Program
25A-R605 Memorandum of Agreement
25A-R606 Methods of Notice to Owner Occupant
25A-R607 Notice to Relocation
25A-R608 Notice to Property Management
25A-R610 Warranty Deed (Standard/Partial Property)
25A-R613 Warranty Deed (Standard/Total Property)
25A-R615 Warranty Deed (Standard/Partial Property/Controlled Access Without Frontage Road)
25A-R618 Warranty Deed (Standard/Partial Property/Controlled Access With Frontage Road)
25A-R619 Warranty Deed (Standard/No Taking/Controlled Access)
25A-R620 Warranty Deed (Corporate/Partial Property)
25A-R621 Warranty Deed (Corporate/Total Property)
25A-R622 Warranty Deed (Corporate/Partial Property/Controlled Access Without Frontage Road)
25A-R623 Warranty Deed (Corporate/Partial Property/Controlled Access with Frontage Road)
25A-R624 Warranty Deed (Corporate/No Taking/Controlled Access)
25A-R625 Easement (Standard/Partial Property)
25A-R628 Easement (Standard/Total Property)
25A-R630 Easement (Corporate/Partial Property)
25A-R633 Easement (Corporate/Total Property)
25A-R635 Quitclaim Deed (Standard/Partial Property)
25A-R638 Quitclaim Deed (Standard/Total Property)
25A-R640 Quitclaim Deed (Corporate/Partial Property)
25A-R643 Quitclaim Deed (Corporate/Total Property)
25A-R644 Temporary Construction Permit (Standard/Partial Property)
25A-R645 Temporary Construction Permit (Standard/Total Property)
25A-R646 Temporary Construction Permit (Corporate/Partial Property)
25A-R647 Temporary Construction Permit (Corporate/Total Property)
25A-R648 Temporary Construction Easement (Standard/Partial Property)
25A-R649 Temporary Construction Easement (Standard/Total Property)
25A-R650 Temporary Construction Easement (Corporate/Partial Property)
25A-R651 Temporary Construction Easement (Corporate/Total Property)
25A-R652 Partial Deed of Reconveyance (Standard/Partial Property)
25A-R653 Partial Deed of Reconveyance (Standard/Total Property)
25A-R655 Partial Deed of Reconveyance (Corporate/Partial Property)
25A-R658 Partial Deed of Reconveyance (Corporate/Total Property)
25A-R660 Partial Release of Mortgage (Standard/Partial Property)
25A-R663 Partial Release of Mortgage (Standard/Total Property)
25A-R665 Partial Release of Mortgage (Corporate/Partial Property)
25A-R668 Partial Release of Mortgage (Corporate/Total Property)
25A-R670 Deed of Reconveyance (Standard)
25A-R671 Deed of Reconveyance (Corporate)
25A-R672 Consent to Easement
25A-R673 Right of Entry (Standard)
25A-R675 Right of Entry (Corporate)
25A-R678 Limited Right of Entry for Borrow Exploration (Standard)
25A-R679 Limited Right of Entry for Borrow Exploration (Corporate)
25A-R680 Subordination Agreement
25A-R682 Purchase Voucher
25A-R683 Disclaimer of Interest Lessor-Lessee Release
25A-R685 Record of Contact
25A-R686 Protective Lease Analysis
25A-R687 Protective Lease Rental Agreement
25A-R688 Final Disposition
25A-R690 Assignment and Disposition of Improvements
25A-R705 General Information Notice
25A-R708 Subject Dwelling Occupancy Report
25A-R710 Non-Residential Occupancy Report
25A-R713 Comparable Housing Listing
25A-R715 Notice of Intent to Acquire
25A-R720 Record of Relocation Contacts
25A-R723 Notice of Eligibility
25A-R725 Affirmation and Request for Relocation Assistance (Residential)
25A-R726 Affirmation and Request for Relocation Assistance (Business)
25A-R728 Agent's Affirmation of Presentation
25A-R730 Benefit Statement (Owner-Occupant of 180 Days or More)
25A-R733 Benefit Statement (Occupant Less Than 90 Days)
25A-R735 Benefit Statement (Owner-Occupant of Less Than 180 Days But More Than 90 Days)
25A-R738 Benefit Statement (Tenant of More Than 90 Days)
25A-R740 Benefit Statement (Tenant of Less Than 90 Days)
25A-R742 Benefit Letter (Business)
25A-R743 Benefit Statement (Business)
25A-R744 Moving Incentive Program Statement
25A-R745 Claim for Actual Moving Expenses
25A-R750 Tabulation of Actual Moving Expenses
25A-R753 Claim for Fixed Moving Expenses and Dislocation Allowance (Residential)
25A-R755 Self-Move Agreement (Business)
25A-R757 Request for Determination of Entitlement for Payment in Lieu of Moving Costs (Business or Farm)
25A-R758 Claim for Payment Income Basis in Lieu of Moving Expense (Business or Farm)
25A-R760 Claim for Payment (Replacement Housing Supplement)
25A-R763 Claim for Payment (Owner Retention of Dwelling)
25A-R765 Computations for Incidental Expenses and Increased Interest Costs
25A-R768 Payment Evaluation (Rent Supplement)
25A-R770 Claim for Payment (Rent Supplement)
25A-R773 Payment Evaluation (Down Payment)
25A-R775 Claim for Payment (Down Payment)
25A-R778 Payment Evaluation (Replacement Housing Supplement)
25A-R780 Replacement Dwelling Inspection Report
25A-R805 Pre-Trial Settlement Report and Recommendation
25A-R905 Retention Value Estimate
25A-R910 Register of Improvements Sold
25A-R915 Property Management Project Status Report
25A-R920 Check In/Out Inspection
25A-R925 Specifications and Award for Sale and Removal of Structures
25A-R930 Specifications and Award for Demolition of Structures
25A-R935 Demolition Contract
25A-R940 Bill of Sale
25A-R945 Fair Market Rental Determination
25A-R950 Rental Agreement
25A-R951 Rental Agreement (Business Acquisition)
25A-R955 Application for Month-to-Month Rental Agreement
25A-R956 Addendum to Month-to-Month Rental Agreement
25A-R957 Encroachment Permit Processing Checklist
25A-R958 Encroachment Permit Log
25A-R960 Application/Renewal for Encroachment Permit
25A-R961 Application for Encroachment Permit for Encroachment in Existence on or Before January 1, 2005
25A-R962 Application/Renewal for Beautification Encroachment Permit
25A-R964 Application/Renewal for Encroachment Permit for Advertising on Bus Benches, Bus Shelters, and Trash Receptacles
25A-R965 Encroachment Permit (Short Form)
25A-R966 Encroachment Permit (Long Form)
25A-R967 Encroachment/Beautification Permit FHWA Checklist
25A-R968 Encroachment/Beautification Permit Comment Sheet
25A-R969 Application to Construct and Maintain a Driveway or Approach Road on Highway Right-of-Way
25A-R970 Permit to Construct and Maintain a Driveway or Approach Road on Highway Right-of-Way
25A-R971 Highway Event Application
25A-R972 Highway Event Permit
25A-R973 Lane Closure Application
25A-R974 Lane Closure Permit
25A-R975 Application for Temporary Construction Permit
25A-R976 Temporary Construction Permit
25A-R977 Application for Participation in the Memorial Sign Program
25A-R978 Application for Participation in Tourist-Oriented Directional Sign (TODS) Program
25A-R979 Tourist-Oriented Directional Sign (TODS) Permit
25A-R980 Application for Participation in the Logo Sign Program
25A-R981 Logo Sign Permit
25A-R982 Application for Participation in the Recreational and Cultural Interest Area (RCIA) Sign Program
25A-R983 Recreational and Cultural Interest Area (RCIA) Sign Permit
25A-R984 Application for Participation in Traveler Information Kiosk (TIK) Program
25A-R985 Traveler Information Kiosk (TIK) Permit
25A-R986 Outdoor Advertising Report (Right-of-Way)
25A-R990 Junkyard Control Report (Right-of-Way)
25A-R992 Application for Disposal of State Land and Relinquishment of Land Interests
25A-R993 Checklist for Processing Excess Property Disposal Applications
25A-R995 Property Management Land Inventory
25A-R996 Commissioner's Quitclaim Deed
25A-R997 Commissioner's Deed of Vacation
25A-R998 Disposal of Excess Property Certification
25A-R999 Commissioner's Deed of Relinquishment
  Substitute Form W-9 Taxpayer Identification Number Verification