Anchorage County, AK Public Records

Anchorage County, Alaska, also known as Anchorage Municipality, is home to just short of 300,000 residents. Anchorage County public records remain accessible per the Alaska Open Records Act Sec. 40.21.150. Vital record seekers can access documents from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services. The department keeps birth, marriage, death, and divorce records for all counties in the state. Only eligible requesters may access these records as they are considered confidential under Alaskan Statute. Eligible individuals include the registrant, parents or legal guardians, third-party requesters with a notarized consent letter, and attorneys with proper documentation. Record seekers can access the documents after filling and submitting a corresponding application form in person or via fax and mail. Alternatively, record seekers may use the public records request function on the county website to copy or inspect vital records. The county accepts mail, fax, email, and drop-off to the department or agency. Record seekers may obtain property records through the Property Tax Information website of the county. The site allows record seekers to search via number, owner name, and site address.