Alaska Divorce Records
State of Alaska Divorce Record Accessibility
Only the husband or wife may obtain a certified copy of a divorce certificate. Legal counselors can also obtain a divorce record if they are representing the husband or wife. These records are not public record.
Where to Find State Divorce Records
There are three locations where state records are kept:
Juneau
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Mailing address: Post Office Box 110675, Juneau, Alaska 99801
Physical Address: 5441 Commercial Blvd., Juneau, Alaska 99801
Phone: (907) 465-3391
Fax:(907) 465-3618
Office Hours:Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Anchorage
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Mailing address: 3601 C. Street, Suite 128, Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Physical Address: see above
Phone:(907) 269-0991
Fax:(907) 269-0994
Office Hours:Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Fairbanks
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Mailing address: 615 23rd Avenue, Suite 300, Fairbanks, Alaska 99701
Physical Address: see above
Phone:(907) 452-4863
Fax:(907) 452-4872
Office Hours:Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Required Information: Use the full first, middle, and last names as they appear on the certificate when filling out the request form. You need to include a copy of your government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, military ID, or passport. Include your signature with your divorce record request.
Years Available: N/A
Search Fees: To obtain a copy of the divorce record, you must pay $25 for the first copy, and $20 for each additional copy.
Retrieval Timeframe: 2 -3 weeks
Divorce Record Contents
Contained in a divorce record, you will find: any settlements that are due, all child support payment information, a complete distribution of property, all spousal support payment information, the date of the marriage, child custody agreements (if children are involved in the marriage), the full name of the wife, the full name of the husband, and the complete division of debt.
