Find Court Records in Anchorage

Anchorage Municipality court records are filed at the Nesbett Courthouse, the Third Judicial District headquarters and the largest court complex in Alaska.

Anchorage Court Records at Nesbett Courthouse

The Nesbett Courthouse is Anchorage's main trial court building. It sits at 825 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501. The main courthouse phone line is (907) 264-0514. Records requests sent by email go to 3ANRecordsRequest@akcourts.gov, and fax requests go to (907) 264-0873. For faxed requests, use form TF-311 ANCH - the Anchorage-specific version of Alaska's standard records request form. Regular business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Domestic violence services have extended hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, and Saturday through Sunday 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Anchorage handles a large volume of filings each year. It is the seat of the Third Judicial District, the busiest in Alaska. Cases here include Superior Court felony matters, district court misdemeanors, small claims, civil disputes, and domestic cases such as dissolution of marriage and child custody. The appellate courts also have offices in Anchorage at 303 K Street, phone (907) 264-0612. If you need records from an appellate case, that is the office to contact.

The Anchorage courthouse directory page lists all court divisions, phone numbers, and staff contacts for the Third Judicial District Anchorage location.

Search Anchorage Court Records Online

CourtView is Alaska's free public case search tool. It covers all Alaska trial courts, including those in Anchorage. You can look up cases by party name, case number, or attorney. Search results show the case type, filing date, docket entries, and upcoming hearing dates. The system does not display full document text, but it tells you what has been filed and lets you know which court holds the physical record. Go to courts.alaska.gov/main/search-cases.htm to start a search. No account is needed.

The Alaska Court System forms library is where you find the TF-311 ANCH form and all other standard court forms needed for filings or records requests in Anchorage.

The Alaska Court System forms page above provides downloadable forms for civil, criminal, family law, and other case types used in Anchorage courts.

Copy Fees and Records Requests

The Alaska Court System uses a uniform fee schedule for all record copies. Standard copies cost $5 for the first page and $3 for each additional page in the same request. Certified copies cost $10 for the first document, plus $3 for each further document. If staff must research older files or compile a case history, there is a $30 per hour research charge. Audio recordings of court hearings, available on CD, cost $20 per disc.

You have several ways to get copies. In person at Nesbett Courthouse is the fastest option since requests are handled as current. Mail requests go to the courthouse address with a written description of the case and a check made out to the Alaska Court System. Email requests go to 3ANRecordsRequest@akcourts.gov. Faxed requests use form TF-311 ANCH sent to (907) 264-0873. Include the case number or party names, the specific documents you want, and your contact information with all requests.

Some case records are restricted under Alaska law. AS 40.25.120 limits access to certain prosecution records. Records sealed by court order, cases involving minors, and some domestic matters may not be available to the general public. The court clerk will let you know if a restriction applies to the records you request.

Criminal Records and Background Checks

The Anchorage Police Department Records Section handles police reports and incident records for crimes investigated within the city. APD Records is at 716 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501. The main records line is (907) 786-8600 and the general APD line is (907) 786-8500. Requests for police reports go through this office, not the court.

For statewide criminal history checks, the Alaska Department of Public Safety runs the Criminal Records Bureau at 5700 E. Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507. The phone is (907) 269-5767. Walk-in hours are 8:15 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. A name-based criminal history check costs $20. A fingerprint-based check is $35 and provides more complete results. The DPS background check portal has request forms and instructions for both check types.

Alaska law provides some expungement-like protections under AS 12.62.180. Arrests that did not result in charges, dismissed cases, and acquittals may be subject to record restriction. The Anchorage District Attorney's office is at 310 K Street, Suite 520, Anchorage, AK 99501, phone (907) 269-6300, if you need to follow up on prosecution records or case outcomes.

Anchorage Law Library and Legal Resources

The Anchorage Law Library at 303 K Street, Anchorage, AK 99501 is open to the public and offers legal research tools, form assistance, and access to case law databases. The phone number is (907) 264-0585. Hours vary by day: Monday 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Thursday 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm, and Sunday 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm by appointment. The library is closed on Fridays and Saturdays. Staff can help you locate court forms and public records, though they do not give legal advice.

The Alaska Court System law library locations page lists all law library branches statewide with addresses and hours. If the Anchorage branch is closed or you need help with a case in a different district, the page will point you to the nearest open location.

The Municipal Clerk's office at 632 W 6th Ave, Anchorage, phone (907) 343-6688, handles municipal government records including council minutes, ordinances, and elections. Municipal clerk records are separate from court records; go to the clerk for city government documents and to the courthouse for case filings.

eFiling in Anchorage Courts

All attorneys practicing in Alaska courts must file documents electronically through TrueFiling. The portal is at courts.alaska.gov/efile/index.htm, which redirects to the TrueFiling system. Electronic filing is mandatory for attorneys and optional for self-represented parties. If you are representing yourself, you may file paper documents at the Nesbett Courthouse clerk's window during business hours.

For court forms, the Alaska Court System forms page has every standard form organized by category. In Anchorage, use the versions marked for Anchorage or the Third Judicial District where location-specific variants exist. The TF-311 ANCH form is required for Anchorage records requests sent by fax. Downloading and using the right form version speeds up processing and avoids delays caused by incorrect paperwork.

Cities in Anchorage Municipality

Anchorage is a unified city-borough, and the municipality includes the city proper as well as communities like Eagle River. The cities below have individual court records pages on this site.

Nearby Boroughs and Census Areas

Anchorage borders several other boroughs and census areas in Southcentral Alaska. Each has its own court page with local courthouse information and records access details.