How to Search Alaska Public Records

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 Alaska Department of Health (Bureau of Vital Statistics) 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 Office of the Lieutenant Governor / Division of Elections (or equivalent) operates the official business-entity search.
Population
740,133
Households
273,954
Median Income
$89,336
Median Home Value
$320,900

Voter Records Databases

3 official Alaska voter records sources.

Voter Records

Voter Information - Alaska Division of Elections
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For Initial registration or if you are making changes to your voter registration record, such as changes to your residence or name, you can apply for new Voter ID Card on the State of Alaska’s Online Voter Registration System. To use the Online Voter Registration System, you must have a valid Alaska driver’s license or state ID card and the information you enter when registering must match the information on your Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) record.
Division Contact Information - Alaska Division of Elections
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Phone: (907) 270-2700 Toll-Free: (877) 375-6508 (within the U.S.) Fax: (907) 677-9943 Toll Free Fax: (855) 677-9943 (within the U.S.) Absentee and Petition Office 3651 Penland Pkwy, Floor 2 Anchorage, AK 99508-2034 · Lea Ann Lyday Election ...
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Our mission is to encourage the public's confidence in their elected and appointed officials by administering Alaska's disclosure statutes and publishing financial information regarding the activities of election campaigns, public officials, lobbyists and lobbyist employers.

Alaska Counties

All 30 Alaska counties. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

The Alaska Office of the Lieutenant Governor / Division of Elections (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.

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.

Alaska vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the Alaska Department of Health (Bureau of Vital Statistics) and, in many cases, by local borough or census area clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.

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.

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.

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