Divorce Records in Alaska
Whether divorce records are public in Alaska and how to get a copy of a divorce decree or certificate.
Short answer: Most Alaska court files are open to public inspection (some case types are confidential). Request copies of a divorce case file from the records department or clerk of court where the case was filed, in person or by email, fax or mail using the court's request form. Alaska Court System, Trial Courts – Requesting Copies of Case Files; Alaska Health Analytics and Vital Records, Vital Records Orders
| Divorce records | Most Alaska court files are open to public inspection (some case types are confidential). Request copies of a divorce case file from the records department or clerk of court where the case was filed, in person or by email, fax or mail using the court's request form. Certified copies cost $10 for the first and $3 for each additional certified copy of the same document; plain copies are $5 for the first document and $3 for each additional one. Alaska Vital Records also issues divorce certificates once the court has sent in the registration form (VS-401), but for 50 years after the divorce, access is limited to the people named on the record, their legal representatives and others who prove a legal right; after 50 years the records are public. Order by mail, fax, in person in Anchorage or Juneau, or online through VitalChek. Vital Records ordering: https://health.alaska.gov/en/services/vital-records-orders/ |
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FAQ
Are divorce records public in Alaska, and how do I get a copy?
Most Alaska court files are open to public inspection (some case types are confidential). Request copies of a divorce case file from the records department or clerk of court where the case was filed, in person or by email, fax or mail using the court's request form. Certified copies cost $10 for the first and $3 for each additional certified copy of the same document; plain copies are $5 for the first document and $3 for each additional one. Alaska Vital Records also issues divorce certificates once the court has sent in the registration form (VS-401), but for 50 years after the divorce, access is limited to the people named on the record, their legal representatives and others who prove a legal right; after 50 years the records are public. Order by mail, fax, in person in Anchorage or Juneau, or online through VitalChek.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.