All contracts commonly known as “grubstaking,” except as between the parties making them, are void unless in writing, subscribed by the parties, and recorded with the recorder of the recording district in which the location is made. The contract must contain the names of the parties and the duration of the contract.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Chapter 10. Location and Development of Mining Claims on Federal Public Domain
Article 1. Mining Claims on Federal Public Domain Generally.
Sec. 27.10.010. Claims to be located as prescribed by law.
Sec. 27.10.020. Grubstake contracts to be in writing and recorded.
Sec. 27.10.030. Manner of designating a lode claim location.
Sec. 27.10.040. Manner of designating a placer claim location.
Sec. 27.10.050. Certificate of location to be recorded.