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Anchorage Municipality, Alaska public records

In Anchorage Municipality, deeds are recorded by the State of Alaska DNR Recorder's Office, Anchorage Office; property values come from the Municipality of Anchorage, Property Appraisal Division; court files are kept by the Anchorage Trial Courts.

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  1. Where to get each record
  2. Deeds and land records
  3. Property values, owners and tax bills
  4. Court records: which clerk keeps which case
  5. Marriage records
  6. Divorce records
  7. Birth certificates
  8. Death certificates
  9. Probate records and wills
  10. Business names (DBA)
  11. Voter records
  12. Historical records
  13. Good to know about Anchorage Municipality records
  14. Office addresses, phones and hours
  15. Records that are not online: public records requests
  16. Questions people ask
  17. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  18. Sources

Anchorage Municipality has a combined city-borough government: the Census Bureau lists the Municipality of Anchorage as its government.1

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsState of Alaska DNR Recorder's Office, Anchorage Office4Search deeds2$1.25 first page, $0.25 each additional page of the same instrument (photocopy); full-scale plat copies $5.00/sheet on paper, $12.00/sheet on mylar; conformed copy at time of recording $2.00 (limit 1).3
Property values and ownersMunicipality of Anchorage, Property Appraisal Division5Property search56—
Property tax billsMunicipality of Anchorage, Treasury Division7Tax bill search8—
Court casesAnchorage Trial Courts, Criminal9Superior Court and District Court, Third Judicial District at Anchorage10Copies $5.00 first document, $3.00 each additional document (per document, not per page); certified copies $10.00 first, $3.00 each additional of same document; exemplified/authenticated $15.00 each; research $30.00 per hour; audio CD $20.00. Request with form TF-311 from the court where the case was filed.11
Marriage recordsState of Alaska Health Analytics & Vital Records, Anchorage Office13—$30 first certified copy, $25 each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time; heirloom certificates $65/$60; apostille $12 first/$2 additional; expedited orders only via VitalChek (extra fees).12
Divorce recordsAnchorage Trial Courts, Civil9—Decree copy fee: Court: copies $5.00 first document/$3.00 each additional; certified $10.00 first/$3.00 each additional of same document.14
Birth certificatesState of Alaska Health Analytics & Vital Records, Anchorage Office13—$30 first certified copy, $25 each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time; heirloom $55/$50; apostille $12 first/$2 additional; Priority Mail $10 (tracking) or $14 (signature).15
Death certificatesState of Alaska Health Analytics & Vital Records, Anchorage Office13—$30 first copy, $25 each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time; correction processing $30; apostille $12/$2.16
Probate and willsAnchorage Trial Courts, Probate9——
Business names (DBA)Statewide: State only: Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (Corporations Section)18Search business names17—

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Anchorage Municipality are recorded by the State of Alaska DNR Recorder's Office, Anchorage Office.4

Years online
Index 1970-present online; pre-1970 Historic Book images being added as scanned (imaging project in progress).19
District
Anchorage Recording District4
Copy fee
$1.25 first page, $0.25 each additional page of the same instrument (photocopy); full-scale plat copies $5.00/sheet on paper, $12.00/sheet on mylar; conformed copy at time of recording $2.00 (limit 1).3
Certified copy fee
$5.00 certification fee per document (plus copy fee).3
How to order
Search the statewide grantor/grantee and location (legal description) indexes online or on public terminals at the Anchorage or Fairbanks office; index covers 1970 to present; pre-1970 documents require the Historic Book indexes. Order copies by mail from any district, via the Online Copy Request (emailed), or by calling the Archives Unit in Anchorage (907-269-8884) for pre-1970 and plat copies.20

How deeds work in Alaska

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Municipality of Anchorage, Property Appraisal Division sets property values5; the Municipality of Anchorage, Treasury Division (Municipal Tax Office) bills and collects the tax7.

Tax due
Due June 30, or half by June 30 and half by August 31.7
Tax penalty
10% penalty plus 10.00% annual interest.7
Appealing a value
The 2026 real property appeal deadline was February 11.5
Informal review
Contact Property Appraisal at (907) 343-6500 for an informal review, which often removes the need for a formal appeal.22
Appeal board
Formal appeals go to the Board of Equalization, with a refundable deposit.22
Appeal hotline
907-343-65005

How property tax works in Alaska

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Superior Court and District Court, Third Judicial District at Anchorage (state Alaska Court System)Unified state court system (Alaska Court System) administered by the Alaska Supreme Court; trial courts are the Superior Court (general jurisdiction) and District Court (limited jurisdiction), organized in four judicial districts. No county courts.23Anchorage Trial Courts, Criminal (Alaska Court System, state)records.courts.alaska.gov CourtView public access (trial courts); appellate cases.10
Fees
Copies $5.00 first document, $3.00 each additional document (per document, not per page); certified copies $10.00 first, $3.00 each additional of same document; exemplified/authenticated $15.00 each; research $30.00 per hour; audio CD $20.00. Request with form TF-311 from the court where the case was filed.11
Record requests
Records requests fax (907) 264-0873, using form TF-311 ANCH.24
Customer service
(907) 264-051424

Criminal records and background checks

Court search
CourtView public access (trial courts) at records.courts.alaska.gov; appellate cases at appellate-records.courts.alaska.gov/….10
State repository
Alaska Department of Public Safety, Criminal Records and Identification (R&I) Bureau, Central Repository.25
Fee
Name-based state check $20; fingerprint-based state check $35; fingerprint state + national (FBI) $47.00. Extra copy $5 if ordered with the original.25
Police records
Police records requests go through the online APD Public Records Center, with a non-refundable filing fee; records are redacted.26
Sex offender
Alaska Sex Offender & Child Kidnapper Registry (Department of Public Safety): sor.dps.alaska.gov/sorpublic27

How Alaska courts keep their files

Marriage records

State: Department of Health, Health Analytics & Vital Records (Juneau and Anchorage offices) issues marriage licenses and holds marriage certificates; most court locations also issue licenses (not Anchorage or Juneau courts).28

Marriage license fee
$60 marriage license application fee (paid to Alaska Vital Records); 3 business-day waiting period; license valid 3 months; valid only for marriages in Alaska.29
Copy fee
$30 first certified copy, $25 each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time; heirloom certificates $65/$60; apostille $12 first/$2 additional; expedited orders only via VitalChek (extra fees).12
Who may order
Either party on the certificate; attorneys/government agencies with letterhead letter and documentation; others must call. Marriage records become public 50 years after the event. Marriage license applications are open to public inspection.12
Anchorage court
The Anchorage court does not issue marriage licenses.28

Alaska marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Divorce case file and decree: the Superior Court (Alaska Court System) location where the case was filed. One-page divorce certificate: Health Analytics & Vital Records.30

Decree copy fee
Court: copies $5.00 first document/$3.00 each additional; certified $10.00 first/$3.00 each additional of same document.14
Certificate fee
Vital Records divorce certificate: $30 first copy, $25 each additional of same record ordered at same time.31

Alaska divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

State only: Alaska Department of Health, Health Analytics & Vital Records (formerly Bureau of Vital Statistics), offices in Juneau (P.O. Box 110675, Juneau 99811-0675; walk-in 5441 Commercial Blvd.) and Anchorage (3901 Old Seward Hwy, Ste. 101).29

Fee
$30 first certified copy, $25 each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time; heirloom $55/$50; apostille $12 first/$2 additional; Priority Mail $10 (tracking) or $14 (signature).15
Who may order
Parents listed on the current certificate; the child named on the certificate (if 14 or older, with current school ID); legal guardian with certified guardianship papers; third parties with a notarized letter of consent from the certificate holder or legal guardian; attorneys and government agencies with a letterhead letter and supporting certified or notarized documentation. Births become public after 100 years.30

Ordering an Alaska birth certificate

Death certificates

State only: Health Analytics & Vital Records, Department of Health (Juneau/Anchorage).29

Fee
$30 first copy, $25 each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time; correction processing $30; apostille $12/$2.16
Who may order
Spouse, parent(s) or child(ren) of the decedent, siblings, Office of Public Advocacy with conservatorship papers, attorneys/government agencies with letterhead letter; supporting documents required if relationship events occurred outside Alaska. Public after 50 years.30

Ordering an Alaska death certificate

Probate records and wills

Superior Court (Alaska Court System) has probate jurisdiction statewide; filed at the court location for the judicial district.32

Fees
Probate of estates filing fee $250; depositing a will $50; guardianship $150; filing ancillary probate letters from a foreign court $50.14

Finding a will or probate case in Alaska

Business names (DBA)

Where Alaska keeps it: State only: Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (Corporations Section).18

About this search
Search Corporation Database; business licenses via License Search.17
State
State only: Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (Corporations Section). No county/borough DBA filing. A DBA is the name on an Alaska Business License (AS 43.70); optional Business Name Registration (5 years) or Reservation (120 days) under AS 10.35.33
Local license
The Municipal Clerk oversees municipal business licensing.34

Voter records

State
Voter registration records are public except date of birth/age, SSN, driver's license number, voter ID number, place of birth and signature; a voter may keep the residential address confidential by giving a separate mailing address.35
How to get it
Voter lists are sold by the Division of Elections; contact any divisional office.36
Municipal
The next regular municipal election is Tuesday, April 6, 2027.37

Historical records

Municipal
The records portal can search archived municipal records.38
State archives
Alaska State Archives (Division of Libraries, Archives & Museums), APK Building, 395 Whittier Street, Juneau; (907) 465-2270; [email protected]. Holds state government records and select district (1884-1912) and territorial (1912-1959) government records, including District Court records, plus Recorder's Office microfilm and scanned historic recording books.39
Vital access
Marriage and death certificates closed 50 years, births 100 years; marriage license applications are open (except blood-test results); adoption records sealed.40

Good to know about Anchorage Municipality records

  • Deeds are state records: Anchorage land documents are recorded by the DNR Recorder's Office, in the Anchorage Recording District, not by the Municipality.2
  • Birth, death and marriage records are state-held, and the Anchorage court does not issue marriage licenses.28
  • For tax year 2026 the Property Appraisal Division keeps records on about 98,000 real parcels and 4,400 personal property accounts.5
  • Anchorage has a local Records and Information Management division with its own public records rules (AMC 3.90).38

Office addresses, phones and hours

State of Alaska DNR Recorder's Office, Anchorage Office

Address
550 West 7th Ave, Suite 108, Anchorage, AK 99501-35644
Mail
550 West 7th Ave, Suite 108, Anchorage, AK 99501-35644
Hours
Recording hours M-F 8:00 am to 3:30 pm; closed the second Wednesday of each month 9:00-10:30 a.m.4

Municipality of Anchorage, Property Appraisal Division

Address
City Hall, 632 W. 6th Ave., Suite 300, Anchorage, AK 9950141
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except Municipal holidays)41

Municipality of Anchorage, Treasury Division (Municipal Tax Office)

Address
City Hall, 632 W. 6th Ave., Suite 330, Anchorage7
Mail
P.O. Box 196040, Anchorage, AK 99519-60407

Office of the Municipal Clerk

Mail
PO Box 196650, Anchorage, AK 9951934
Hours
Open office hours 9:00am-3:00pm; other times by appointment34

Anchorage Trial Courts, Criminal (Alaska Court System, state)

Address
Nesbett Courthouse, 825 W 4th Ave; Boney Courthouse, 303 K Street, Anchorage24
Mail
825 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 9950124
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm24

Anchorage Trial Courts, Civil (Alaska Court System, state)

Address
Nesbett Courthouse, 825 W 4th Ave; Boney Courthouse, 303 K Street, Anchorage24
Mail
825 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 9950124
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm24

Anchorage Trial Courts, Probate (Superior Court, Alaska Court System, state)

Address
Nesbett Courthouse, 825 W 4th Ave; Boney Courthouse, 303 K Street, Anchorage24
Mail
825 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 9950124
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm24

Anchorage Police Department, Records (municipal police)

State of Alaska Health Analytics & Vital Records, Anchorage Office

Address
3901 Old Seward Highway, Suite 101, Anchorage, AK 9950313
Phone
907-269-0991; fax 907-269-099413

MOA Election Center, Municipal Clerk (municipal elections only)

Address
619 E Ship Creek Ave., Door D, Anchorage, AK 9950137

Municipality of Anchorage GIS

Division of Records and Information Management, Information Technology Department

Records that are not online: public records requests

Where to send it
Division of Records and Information Management, or the agency holding the record38
Fee
$6 administrative filing fee per request; records not already public may cost actual agency cost, at an hourly rate up to $60 plus materials.38
Response ack
Acknowledgement and estimates within 2 working days.38

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

How do I get a copy of a deed in Anchorage Municipality?

The State of Alaska DNR Recorder's Office, Anchorage Office keeps deed records. To order copies: Search the statewide grantor/grantee and location (legal description) indexes online or on public terminals at the Anchorage or Fairbanks office; index covers 1970 to present; pre-1970 documents require the Historic Book indexes. Order copies by mail from any district, via the Online Copy Request (emailed), or by calling the Archives Unit in Anchorage (907-269-8884) for pre-1970 and plat copies. Plain copies: $1.25 first page, $0.25 each additional page of the same instrument (photocopy); full-scale plat copies $5.00/sheet on paper, $12.00/sheet on mylar; conformed copy at time of recording $2.00 (limit 1). Certified copies: $5.00 certification fee per document (plus copy fee).4203

How much is a birth certificate in Anchorage Municipality?

$30 first certified copy, $25 each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time; heirloom $55/$50; apostille $12 first/$2 additional; Priority Mail $10 (tracking) or $14 (signature).15

Where do I get a divorce decree in Anchorage Municipality?

Divorce case file and decree: the Superior Court (Alaska Court System) location where the case was filed. One-page divorce certificate: Health Analytics & Vital Records.30

How much does a marriage license cost in Anchorage Municipality?

$60 marriage license application fee (paid to Alaska Vital Records); 3 business-day waiting period; license valid 3 months; valid only for marriages in Alaska.29

How do I look up who owns a property in Anchorage Municipality?

Use the property search of the Municipality of Anchorage, Property Appraisal Division: property.muni.org/search/commonsearch.aspx

Official copies vs look-alike sites

A certified copy comes only from the office that holds the record; reports and "research copies" sold by commercial sites are not issued by any Anchorage Municipality office. How to tell an official record source from a paid look-alike.

Every borough or census area in the state: Alaska borough or census area list.

Sources

Every fact above links to the official page it comes from. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

  1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026
  2. Recorder's Office homeAlaska DNR Recorder's Officechecked November 4, 2026
  3. Recording FeesAlaska DNR Recorder's Officechecked November 4, 2026
  4. Anchorage Office and recording districtsAlaska DNR Recorder's Officechecked November 4, 2026
  5. Property AppraisalMunicipality of Anchoragechecked November 4, 2026
  6. Property AppraisalAnchorage Municipality, Alaskachecked November 8, 2026
  7. TreasuryMunicipality of Anchoragechecked November 4, 2026
  8. Property SearchMunicipality of Anchoragechecked November 4, 2026
  9. Court DirectoryAlaska Court Systemarchived copychecked November 4, 2026
  10. Search CasesAlaska Court Systemarchived copychecked November 4, 2026
  11. Trial CourtsAlaska Court Systemarchived copychecked November 4, 2026
  12. Marriage Certificate Request FormAlaska Department of Healtharchived copychecked November 4, 2026
  13. Health Analytics and Vital Records (HAVRS)Alaska Department of Healthchecked November 4, 2026
  14. Filing Fees & Fee WaiverAlaska Court Systemarchived copychecked November 4, 2026
  15. Birth Certificate Request Form (Revision 07/2024)Alaska Department of Healtharchived copychecked November 4, 2026
  16. Death Certificate Request FormAlaska Department of Healtharchived copychecked November 4, 2026
  17. Corporations SectionAlaska DCCEDarchived copychecked November 4, 2026
  18. Reserve or Register a NameAlaska DCCEDarchived copychecked November 4, 2026
  19. Historic Book Search MenuAlaska DNR Recorder's Officechecked November 4, 2026
  20. About the ProcessAlaska DNR Recorder's Officechecked November 4, 2026
  21. Anchorage homeMunicipality of Anchoragechecked November 4, 2026
  22. Property Assessment FAQMunicipality of Anchoragechecked November 4, 2026
  23. Court System InformationAlaska Court Systemarchived copychecked November 4, 2026
  24. Court directory: AnchorageAlaska Court Systemchecked November 4, 2026
  25. Background ChecksAlaska Department of Public Safetychecked November 4, 2026
  26. Request Police RecordsAnchorage Police Departmentchecked November 4, 2026
  27. Department of Public Safety homeAlaska Department of Public Safetychecked November 4, 2026
  28. Marriage FAQ (Self-Help)Alaska Court Systemarchived copychecked November 4, 2026
  29. Health Analytics & Vital Records homeAlaska Department of Healtharchived copychecked November 4, 2026
  30. Vital Records FAQsAlaska Department of Healtharchived copychecked November 4, 2026
  31. Divorce Certificate Request Form (Revision 07/2024)Alaska Department of Healtharchived copychecked November 4, 2026
  32. AS 22.10.020 Jurisdiction of the superior courtAlaska State Legislaturechecked November 4, 2026
  33. Reserve or Register a NameAlaska DCCEDarchived copychecked November 4, 2026
  34. Office of the Municipal ClerkMunicipality of Anchoragechecked November 4, 2026
  35. AS 15.07.195 Certain information in voter registration records confidentialAlaska State Legislaturechecked November 4, 2026
  36. ResearchAlaska Division of Electionsarchived copychecked November 4, 2026
  37. ElectionsMunicipality of Anchoragechecked November 4, 2026
  38. Records Management, Public Records RequestMunicipality of Anchoragechecked November 4, 2026
  39. Alaska State Archives homeAlaska State Libraries, Archives & Museumschecked November 4, 2026
  40. GenealogyAlaska State Archiveschecked November 4, 2026
  41. Property Appraisal contactMunicipality of Anchoragechecked November 4, 2026
  42. P&P 52-8 Public Access to RecordsMunicipality of Anchoragechecked November 4, 2026
  43. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026