How to Search Anchorage County, Alaska Records (Start Here)
Anchorage County, Alaska — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Local court clerk for case search.
- Property: Borough Assessor for values. Recorder or Clerk for deeds and documents.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Criminal & Court Records
Alaska Trial Courts
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
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Statewide Alaska court case search.
records.courts.alaska.gov
PACER Federal Courts
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
Alaska Sex Offender Registry
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
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Statewide Alaska sex offender registry.
dps.alaska.gov
National Sex Offender Registry
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
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Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
BLM General Land Office Records
Visit →Property & Tax Records
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
Alaska Vital Records
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Alaska birth and death certificate requests.
health.alaska.gov
FamilySearch US Records
Visit →Birth/Death/Marriage
Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
USCIS Business Verification
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
.gov
US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Anchorage County? ▼
Go to the Alaska Court System (state-run) for court records in Anchorage County. For online case lookups, use CourtView — it covers Alaska Superior Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Anchorage County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the District Recorder (state DNR). For property values and assessment data, go to the Borough Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Borough Treasurer.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Anchorage County? ▼
Alaska handles vital records at the state level through Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics or any Alaska court office in Anchorage County.
Are Anchorage County records available online? ▼
Anchorage County has partial online coverage — 5 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, property records, vital records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
Why is Anchorage County called a borough instead of a county? ▼
Alaska does not have counties. Boroughs are Alaska's equivalent. Unlike most states, the court system is run by the state (Alaska Court System), not the borough. Property deeds are also recorded at the state level through the Alaska DNR District Recorder, not a borough recorder.
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