Vital records in Alaska — birth certificates, death certificates, marriage records, and divorce records — are handled at the state level by Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics or any Alaska court office.
What this page covers: Alaska vital record ordering, eligibility requirements, and related databases. What it does not cover: Genealogy records older than the state vital records system (check the Genealogy Resources page for historical records).
Where to start: For certified copies of birth or death certificates, contact Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics. For marriage licenses, contact the Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics or any Alaska court office in the borough where the ceremony will occur. For divorce records, contact the court that granted the decree.
Common mistake: Birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce decrees come from different offices. Do not assume one office handles all vital records.
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