About Alaska Public Records

Alaska public records are governed by the Alaska Public Records Act (AS 40.25.100–40.25.220). Every person — resident or not — has the right to inspect records held by state and municipal agencies. Records can be in any form: documents, maps, photographs, recordings, or electronic data. Exemptions cover law-enforcement investigative files, personnel records, executive deliberations, and information protected by federal law. State agencies must respond within ten working days.

Alaska Public Records

Court Records

Court Opinions - Appellate Courts
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Browse Alaska Appellate Court opinions from 1/1/2003 to the present. Full texts of opinions are accessible here. Also includes link to a word search of Alaska state court opinions.
Court Opinions - Supreme Court
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Browse recent Alaska Supreme Court opinions or choose "Older Alaska Supreme Court Opinions" to browse an index from 1991 to the present. Full text of opinions are accessible here. Also includes link to a word search of Alaska state court opinions.
Statutes
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Browse Alaska statutes by title, chapter, and section. Statutes are given in paraphrased, easy-to-read wording.
Court - Case Law
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This service provides access to opinions of the Alaska Supreme Court and Alaska Court of Appeals. Opinions can be searched by word, official citation, docket number, case name, judge name, counsel name, opinion type.
Administrative Code
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Browse The Alaska Administrative Code or search by keyword. Gives relevant laws and court opinions.
Alaska State Website
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Official Alaska website. Find information about government officials, offices, programs, agencies, services, court system, and more.
Agency Directory
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Directory of Alaska offices, departments, state legislature, courts, and state services.

Criminal Records

Criminal Histories
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Information on how to order criminal histories from the Alaska Department of Public Safety Criminal Information Center.

Property Records

Legislation
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Extensive information on Alaska state legislature. Includes calendars, schedules, bill history and progress, passed legislation, committee and member information, journal text, and minutes.
Uniform Commercial Code
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Alaska Department of Natural Resources Recorder Office Uniform Commercial Code filings. Search by name, date, document number, or document type. Searches and document copies (in TIFF format) are free.
Legislation - Infobases
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Browse past or current bills & resolutions, house & senate journals, legislature committee minutes, statutes or session laws and resolves. Also available is a full text search by year and type of document.
Legislation - State Legislature
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The official website of the Alaska Legislature. Includes information on the House, Senate, Committees, Districts and directories of state officials.

Vital Records

Court Records
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Alaska Court System court record service, including civil, criminal, domestic relations (divorce, annulment, dissolution), estate and Wills, probate, small claims, protective orders, and appeals records.
Missing Persons
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List of missing persons in Alaska. Gives picture, vital statistics, distinguishing characteristics, and information from when last seen.

Business

Civic

Jobs
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Search for government job openings by region and job type. Gives job order, title, city, education & experience required, minimum age, hours, pay, and job description.

Other

Constitution
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Browse Alaska State Constitution by article and section, or click on "Query" to do a full text search.
Lobbyist Directory
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Provided by the Alaska Public Offices Commission. Browse alphabetical list of lobbyists in the state of Alaska. Gives contact information, type, subject and employer or clients.
Employees
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Search for state employees by name. Gives department, job, city, and contact information.
Public Notices
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Search for public notices by key words. Search can be narrowed by category, department, location, publish date, or title. Results can be restricted to active or archived public notices. Gives full body of notice plus some additional information.

Frequently Asked Questions

What public records are available in Alaska?

Alaska provides public access to court records, criminal histories, vital records (birth/death/marriage), property records, professional licenses, voter registration, and business filings. Each record type has its own page on SearchSystems.net.

Are Alaska public records free?

Most online lookups — court calendars, property assessor portals, license verification, voter status — are free. Certified copies and fingerprint-based criminal-history checks typically carry a state fee.

What law governs public records in Alaska?

Alaska public records are governed by the Alaska Public Records Act (AS 40.

How do I request a record not available online?

File a written records request with the state or local agency that maintains the record. Most Alaska agencies must respond within a fixed statutory window (typically 3–15 business days).