Alaska vital records · Birth Certificate

Alaska Birth Certificate

How to get a certified Alaska birth certificate: the official fee, processing time, who is eligible, what ID to bring, and every county office that issues birth records — or order online and skip the visit.

$30.00
Birth Certificate fee
2–3 months
Processing time
2
Offices issuing
2
Counties

How to get an Alaska birth certificate

  1. 1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the Alaska office.
  2. 2In person. Visit one of the 2 county offices that issue birth records; most print certified copies while you wait.
  3. 3By mail. Send the application form ↗, a copy of your ID and the $30.00 fee to Alaska Department of Health - Health Analytics & Vital Records, PO Box 110675, Juneau, AK 99811-0675.

Alaska birth certificate fees, processing & requirements

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

Notarization: Required notarized letter of consent for third parties

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
Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (UTC−09:00) Saturday to Sunday - Closed

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Where to get a birth certificate in Alaska: county offices

2 offices in 2 Alaska counties are confirmed to issue birth records. Fees shown are the office's own published fee; others charge the state fee of $30.00.

OfficeFee
Health Analytics & Vital Records
3901 Old Seward Highway, Suite 101, Anchorage · Vital Records Offices
$30.00
Alaska Vital Records Office in Juneau
5441 Commercial Blvd, Juneau · Vital Records Offices
$30.00

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Alaska birth certificate FAQs

How much does an Alaska birth certificate cost?

A certified Alaska birth certificate costs $30.00, and additional copies ordered at the same time are $25.00.

How long does it take to get a birth certificate in Alaska?

Standard processing is 4-6 weeks. Expedited service: 2-5 business days ($11.00). In-person requests at a county office are often same-day.

Where do I get a birth certificate in Alaska?

2 Alaska offices across 2 counties issue birth records: county clerks, registers of deeds and health departments listed on this page. You can also apply by mail to the state vital records office (Alaska Department of Health - Health Analytics & Vital Records), or order online.

Who can request an Alaska birth certificate?

Alaska issues certified copies to: Attorneys, Children, Government Officials, Legal Guardian, Parents, Third-Party with Notarized Letter of Consent. Records become public after 100 years.

What ID do I need for an Alaska birth certificate?

Accepted primary ID: College ID, Passport, State Non-Driver ID, Tribal ID, US Military ID. If you have no primary ID, bring two of: Must contact (907) 465-3391.

Can I order an Alaska birth certificate online?

Yes. Prepare and submit your Alaska birth certificate application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.

Public records: Alaska Public Records Act. Fees and processing times are set by Alaska and its counties and change without notice — confirm with the office before applying.