Anchorage Municipality Court Records

Court records consist of information documenting court cases and legal documentation generated and maintained by the judiciary in Anchorage Municipality. Some examples include court hearings, rulings, and judgments. Such records can usually be obtainable for a fee through their respective custodians.

Are Court Records Public in Anchorage Municipality?

Rule 37.5 of the Alaska Court System guarantees the right of all citizens to view and make copies of public records. Consequently, the public may access Anchorage Municipality court records, including paperwork, files, and transcripts related to court proceedings and dockets.

However, access to Anchorage Municipality court records may be limited or restricted in certain circumstances, including:

• Residential addresses, phone numbers, and other contact information of parties, witnesses, and third-party custodians in a lawsuit
• Personal information such as residential addresses, phone numbers, and other contact and identifying information of victims in criminal cases
• Social security numbers, driver and vehicle license numbers;
• Financial information such as account numbers of specific assets, liabilities, accounts, credit cards, and Personal Identification Numbers
• Personal and contact details of underaged persons in family-related court proceedings
• Cases classified as confidential or sealed by law, court rule, or court order
• Criminal cases were dismissed because the prosecuting authority declined to bring charges against an alleged offender
• Cases where the offender was convicted for convicted of possessing less than one ounce of marijuana
• Criminal cases dismissed due to a lack of evidence

Anchorage Municipality Court Records Search

Anyone wishing to carry out a broad search of court records in Anchorage Municipality may use the following options:

CourtView Public Access website: This search tool, provided by the Alaska Court System, allows users to access information about court cases recorded in the state's superior and district courts, as well as the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. Some court case details available on this platform include the case title, name of the judge, case type and status, docket entries, and dates of hearings.

Appellate Courts Case Management System website: Users may use this search tool to access information on the current situation of appeal cases filed by the Alaska Appeals and Supreme Courts. The system allows users to conduct general searches using the case number, name, or ticket/citation number.

In-person Request: Individuals possessing the relevant case number and a valid ID may also visit the Nesbett Courthouse to submit a record request in person. They can also submit record requests by mail or email. However, requesters who do not provide a case number will be charged an hourly research fee by the courthouse office.

The locational address of the Nesbett Courthouse is as follows:

825 W 4th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501.

Anchorage Municipality Court Records Search by Name

Interested parties can conduct an Anchorage Municipality court record search by name through CourtView or in person at the Nesbett Courthouse.

After accessing CourtView, searchers must select the search by name tab from the three options available. The system will enable the user to search with the party's complete name or the company name.

If a requester is unsure of the complete spelling of a party’s name, they may enter the first part of the name. For example, searching with “Christ” will yield results for Christensen, Christianson, and Christiansen.

Record seekers may also contact the Nesbett Courthouse to request a search using the name of a party to a case. However, this approach will incur a $30.00 hourly research fee for locating the case number. Those who wish to obtain copies of a record will also be charged $5.00 (plain copy) for the first copy and $3.00 for each additional document requested simultaneously. For certified copies, the courthouse charges $10.00 for the first copy and an extra $3.00 for each additional certified copy ordered simultaneously.

Anchorage Municipality Courts

The Alaska trial court system comprises Superior Courts and District Courts. The following are the addresses of the many types of courts that make up Anchorage Municipality court system:

Anchorage Superior Court
825 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: (907) 264-0514

Anchorage District Court
825 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: (907) 264-0514

Anchorage Municipality District Court Records

The Anchorage Municipality district court handles specific civil and criminal cases. The court typically has authority over most misdemeanors and ordinance violations. The Anchorage District Court has civil jurisdiction over most general civil actions involving less than $100,000 in dispute per defendant, excluding costs, interest, and attorney fees.

The Alaska Court System's CourtView portal lets searchers access public district court case information and documents. The platform allows users to search based on case number, name (party name or business name), and ticket/citation. They may also access case details such as charges, docket entries, and dispositions for free.

Record searchers who wish to obtain Anchorage Municipality District Court records in person should visit the District Courthouse. They must, however, have the case number of the record they are interested in viewing. Searches for case numbers by the Court Clerk's Office attract an hourly charge of $30.00.

In addition, requesters may obtain copies of district court case records from the Nesbett Courthouse. Copying services attract a fee of $5.00 (plain copy) for the first copy and $3.00 for each additional document requested simultaneously. For certified copies, the courthouse office charges $10.00 for the first copy and an extra $3.00 for each additional certified copy ordered simultaneously.

To request such documents, requesters may send an email, mail-in, or fax their record request to the following address:

825 W. 4th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: (907) 264-0491
Fax: (907) 264-0610 Fax: (907) 264-0873
Email: 3ANRecordsRequest@akcourts.gov

Interested persons may review a detailed list of Anchorage Municipality district court rules, programs, and forms on the Alaska Court System.

Anchorage Municipality Criminal Records

Requesters seeking criminal records in Anchorage Municipality may visit the Department of Public Safety Criminal Records and Identification’s Walk-In History Location at the following address:

5700 E. Tudor Road
Anchorage, AK 99507
Phone: 269-5797
Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

Applicants appearing in person at the location above must present two pieces of identification. One of these documents must be a valid, government-issued photo ID.

In addition, requesters are expected to pay a $20 fee for their criminal history report and an extra $5 per copy for copies ordered simultaneously. They can also pay in cash, by check, or money order. Interested persons may also query local law enforcement agencies for Anchorage municipality arrests and criminal records.

Anchorage Municipality Criminal Court Case Lookup

To look up criminal court case information in Anchorage Municipality that has reached trial or adjudication, interested parties may explore the options below:

CourtView Public Access website: This search tool allows visitors to find information about criminal court cases recorded in the state's superior and district courts, the Supreme Court, and the Court of Appeals. Users may view details about criminal cases, including file numbers, case participants, dates, and complete docket entries.

Appellate Courts Case Management System website: This search tool lets visitors access information on the current situation of appeal cases filed by the Alaska Appeals and Supreme Courts. The system allows users to conduct general searches using the case number, name, or ticket/citation number.

Get Anchorage Municipality Civil Court Records

In Anchorage Municipality, civil court case records concern noncriminal lawsuits involving less than $100,000 per defendant. Other civil court records in the Municipality include domestic relations cases such as divorce, custody, and other family law matters, as well as probate records related to wills, estates, and guardianships.

Searchers looking for civil court documents may access them on CourtView Public Access, Alaska's Appellate Courts Case Management System, or the Nesbett Courthouse.

Online Searches

Using CourtViewer, individuals can access details of civil court proceedings in Anchorage Municipality's trial and appellate courts. The public search tool allows users to search for civil court cases by case number, party name, or business name. The system provides users with case details such as case title, judge's name, case type and status, docket entries, and hearing dates.

Record searchers may also use the Appellate Courts Case Management System to access information on the status of civil court cases appealed through the Alaska Supreme Court and the Alaska Court of Appeals. Using the case number, name, or ticket/citation search tabs, users may view case information such as case title and status, parties to the appeal, attorneys representing parties, and complete docket entries.

In-person Request

Searchers may visit the Nesbett Courthouse to submit a record request for civil court records. To inspect a civil court record of interest in the Clerk's Office, requesters must supply the case number and a valid, government-issued ID. Those without a case number must pay an hourly research fee of $30 to find their case number.

Making plain copies of civil court case records costs $5.00 for the first copy and $3.00 for each additional document. Certified copies cost $10.00 for the first copy and $3.00 for each additional certified copy.

Anchorage Municipality Family Court Records

In Anchorage Municipality, there is no stand-alone family court. The Superior Court hears most family-related cases, including divorces and dissolutions, child custody and support, domestic violence, and adoptions.

Requesters looking for family court records may access publicly available family court records through the CourtView Public Access or the Appellate Courts Case Management System websites.

Since most family court records are classified by law, they are usually unavailable to the general public. Only parties to a family court case can receive copies of classified case files. Such individuals must, however, supply photo IDs when requesting classified records from the court clerk's office.

Eligible persons can submit a request for Anchorage family court records by sending an email, mail, or fax to the following address:

825 W. 4th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: (907) 264-0491
Fax: (907) 264-0610
Email: 3ANRecordsRequest@akcourts.gov

Anchorage Municipality Marriage and Divorce Records

Eligible parties searching for Anchorage Municipality marriage and divorce records can obtain them from the Health Analytics and Vital Records office.

To get certified copies of the Municipality's marriage and divorce records, applicants must fill out Alaska Marriage and Divorce Request Forms and submit them via mail, fax, or in person. Applicants must submit the forms, the necessary payment, and copies of their ID. They should use only one method of submission to avoid duplicate charges. The addresses for the different submission options are as follows:

Health Analytics and Vital Records
P.O. Box 110675
Juneau, Alaska 99811-0675
Fax orders: (907) 465-3618

Juneau Office
Walk-in Office Hours: Mon – Fri, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
5441 Commercial Blvd.
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Phone: (907) 465-3391

Anchorage Office
Walk-in Office Hours: Mon – Fri, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
3901 Old Seward Hwy, Ste. 101
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Phone: (907) 269-0991

Individuals eligible to obtain certified copies of the municipality's marriage and divorce records include either of the parties named on the current certificate and legal representative in possession of their letterhead, stating who they are and why they need the record.

Certified copies of Anchorage Municipality marriage and divorce records cost $30.00 for the first copy and $25.00 for each extra copy of the same document ordered simultaneously.

Anchorage Birth and Death Records

In Anchorage Municipality, eligible requesters seeking birth and death certificates can obtain them from the Health Analytics and Vital Records office.

A requester must complete an Alaska birth or death certificate request form to get certified copies of the Municipality's birth and death records. They can submit the form via mail, fax, or in person. Applicants must submit the request form, necessary payment, and a copy of their ID. They should use only one method of submission to avoid duplicate charges. The addresses for the different submission options are as follows:

Mailing Address and Fax Number
Health Analytics and Vital Records
P.O. Box 110675
Juneau, Alaska 99811-0675
Fax orders: (907) 465-3618

Juneau Office
Walk-in Office Hours: Mon – Fri, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
5441 Commercial Blvd.
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Phone: (907) 465-3391

Anchorage Office
Walk-in Office Hours: Mon – Fri, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
3901 Old Seward Hwy, Ste. 101
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Phone: (907) 269-0991

Certified copies of Anchorage Municipality marriage and divorce records cost $30.00 for the first copy and $25.00 for each extra copy of the same document ordered simultaneously. Applicants can pay for requested birth and death certificates with major credit cards like VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.

As of September 2024, the Health Analytics and Vital Records office processes mail-in or fax requests within eight weeks of receipt, while online requests are processed within 5-7 weeks.

Birth and death records are indispensable for legal purposes, such as establishing identity, enrolling in school, applying for passports, and obtaining benefits. These documents are also crucial for genealogical research, estate settlement, and historical and epidemiological investigations.

Anchorage Municipality Probate Court Records

The Anchorage Municipality Probate Court handles cases concerning the administration of estates, including formal and informal probate, small estates, and conservatorships. These records detail the disposition of a decedent's assets, the appointment of personal representatives, and the resolution of issues related to the estate.

Record searchers looking for probate records in Anchorage Municipality may visit the Nesbett Courthouse to submit written record requests for such documents. To inspect a civil court record of interest in the Clerk's Office, requesters must supply the case number and a valid, government-issued ID.

Searchers may submit their record requests via email, mail, or fax to the following address:

825 W. 4th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: (907) 264-0491
Fax: (907) 264-0610 Fax: (907) 264-0873
Email: 3ANRecordsRequest@akcourts.gov

Alternatively, interested persons seeking probate court records in Anchorage Municipality can use CourtView to search by name for wills deposited with any court in Alaska.

Anchorage Municipality Property Records

Property records in Anchorage Municipality are available on the municipality's Property Tax Information website. The website's search tool informs visitors about the county's property taxes, appraisals, and other property-related records. Users may refine their search by entering parameters such as the owner's name, address, or parcel identification number. The search engine's results contain information on property value, subdivision, tax history, and sales, among other records.

In addition, the Tax Information website offers record searchers a GIS-enabled Map Search that allows users to access property-related records in Anchorage Municipality.

Some property information available via Map Search includes the appraisal year, parcel ID, property type, land use, owner's name, legal description, total living unit, and zoning district.

Anchorage Municipality Court Records Online

The Alaska Court System website offers online search tools for accessing Anchorage Municipality’s trial court records. Third-party platforms like alaskacourtrecords.us may also afford users easy access to Anchorage Municipality court records. Such sites typically offer easy-to-use interfaces, allowing visitors to identify specific cases or individuals quickly. However, these platforms operate outside the official regulatory authority. As a result, the data provided cannot be guaranteed comprehensive, precise, or reliable.