Alaska's court, criminal, vital, property, voter, and licensing records are maintained across state agencies and the 30 boroughs and census areas listed below. Use the tabs to filter by record type, or jump directly to any source.
- Courts: The Alaska Supreme Court sits at the top of the system; trial-court business is handled by the Superior Court (4 districts) and District Court. Most courts publish dockets and case lookups online.
- Criminal history: The state's criminal-history repository handles official background checks. Fees and procedures are set by the state agency — see the linked official source.
- Vital records: Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are issued by the state Department of Health (or equivalent) and may also be available locally.
- Property & recorded documents: Maintained at the borough or census area level by the Assessor, Recorder, or Clerk's office.
- Business filings: The Secretary of State (or equivalent) operates the official business-entity search.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2024 Population Estimates Program; 2022 ACS 5-year)
Property Records Databases
In Alaska, recording is handled by the State Recorder (statewide districts).
Property Records
Alaska Counties
All 30 Alaska counties. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free statewide criminal search in Alaska?▼
Alaska's official criminal-history repository is operated by the state law-enforcement agency. Free public access to a complete criminal history is generally not available; an official background check typically requires fingerprints and a fee. Borough or census area-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.
How do I search Alaska court cases?▼
Alaska's court system is headed by the Alaska Supreme Court. Trial-court business is handled by the Superior Court (4 districts) and District Court. Many Alaska courts publish docket searches and case lookups online — see the Court Records tab above for direct links.
Where do I search Alaska business entities?▼
The Alaska Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) operates the official business-entity search. You can typically search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other registered entities by name or registration number. See the Licenses or Business tab above.
What is the difference between Assessor and Recorder in Alaska?▼
The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some borough or census area offices combine these roles, others keep them separate. Check the specific borough or census area page for details.
How do I obtain a Alaska birth or death certificate?▼
Alaska vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the state Department of Health (or equivalent) and, in many cases, by local borough or census area clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.
Are Alaska property records free to search?▼
Most borough or census area-level property and recorded-document searches are free for basic information through the Assessor or Recorder website. Certified copies of deeds typically have a per-page fee. Direct links are in the Property Records tab above.
How do I check a Alaska sex offender?▼
The Alaska sex offender registry is maintained by the state law-enforcement agency under the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The registry is searchable by name, ZIP code, or address.