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Alaska Vital Records Requirements

Fees, processing times, required documents, and who can request birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates in Alaska — in one place.

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Alaska · 33 offices

At a glance

Birth Certificate

$30.00 · 4-6 weeks

Death Certificate

$30.00 · 4-6 weeks

Marriage Certificate

$30.00 · 4-6 weeks

Alaska Department of Health - Health Analytics & Vital Records (DOH-HAVRS)

Address: 5441 Commercial Blvd, Juneau, AK 99801 (Juneau office, the main office) 3901 Old Seward Hwy, Ste. 101 Anchorage, Alaska 99503 (Anchorage office)
Mailing: PO Box 110675 Juneau, AK 99811-0675
Phone: (907) 465-3391
Website: Official site ↗
Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (UTC−09:00) Saturday to Sunday - Closed

Alaska Birth Certificate

Fee: $30.00
Additional copy: $25.00
Rush fee: $11.00
Processing time: 4-6 weeks
Rush processing: 2-5 business days
Public after: 100 years

Who can request

Attorneys
Children
Government Officials
Legal Guardian
Parents
Third-Party with Notarized Letter of Consent

Required information

Date of Birth
Father's Name
Full Name at Birth
Mailing Address
Mother's Maiden Name
Phone Number
Place of Birth
Your Name
Your Relationship to the Person of Record
Your Signature

Accepted ID

College ID
Passport
State Non-Driver ID
Tribal ID
US Military ID

Secondary ID

Must contact (907) 465-3391

Application form ↗

Alaska Death Certificate

Fee: $30.00
Additional copy: $25.00
Rush fee: $11.00
Processing time: 4-6 weeks
Rush processing: 2-5 business days
Public after: 50 years

Who can request

Office of Public Advocacy
Parents
Person on Record
Siblings
Spouse

Required information

Date of Birth
Date of Death
Email
Father's Name
Full Name of Person of Record
Mailing Address
Mother's Maiden Name
Phone Number
Place of Death
Your Name
Your Relationship to the Person of Record
Your Signature

Accepted ID

Driver's License
Passport
State Non-Driver ID
Tribal ID
US Military ID

Secondary ID

Must contact (907) 465-3391

Application form ↗

Alaska Marriage Certificate

Fee: $30.00
Additional copy: $25.00
Rush fee: $11.00
Processing time: 4-6 weeks
Rush processing: 2-5 business days
Public after: 50 years

Who can request

Bride
Groom
Spouse

Required information

Bride Name
Date of Marriage
Email
Groom Name
Mailing Address
Place of Marriage
Your Name
Your Relationship to the Person of Record
Your Signature

Accepted ID

College ID
Driver's License
State Non-Driver ID
Tribal ID
US Military ID

Secondary ID

Must contact (907) 465-3391

Application form ↗

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Apostille & authentication

Office: Authentications Department
Phone: (907) 465-3520
Mailing: Office of the Lt. Governor Authentications Department P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, AK 99811
Walk-in: Alaska State Capitol 120 4th Street, 3rd Floor Juneau, AK 99801 or, 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1700 Anchorage, AK 99501
Link: State apostille page ↗
Details: 1. The Principal’s signature on a statement or on a document that otherwise obligates the Principal in some manner (the Principal is the person whose signature is notarized.) 2. A notarial certificate. A sample notarial certificate can be viewed below. 3. The notary’s signature. 4. The expiration date of the notary’s commission. 5. An imprint of the notary’s seal that is reproducible if photocopied or faxed. Embossed seals must be shaded over with pencil or ink to comply with Alaska law.

Public records: Alaska Public Records Act. Information is provided as guidance and may change — verify with the state office before applying.