Nome Census Area Court Records
Nome Census Area court records are filed at the Nome Trial Court, a Second Judicial District courthouse serving the Seward Peninsula and surrounding Northwestern Alaska region.
Nome Census Area Overview
Nome Trial Court
The Nome Trial Court is the primary courthouse for Nome Census Area and is part of Alaska's Second Judicial District. This court handles Superior Court and District Court cases for the Seward Peninsula region. Case types include criminal matters, civil disputes, family law, small claims, and probate. Nome serves as the regional hub for a large area of Northwestern Alaska, and this court handles cases for Nome and many surrounding villages.
The clerk's office at the Nome courthouse handles records requests and case lookups. You can submit requests in person, by mail, or by fax during regular business hours. Nome is accessible by air from Anchorage but has no road connection to the Alaska highway system.
The Nome court directory page at courts.alaska.gov has current contact information, phone numbers, and hours for this location.
| Courthouse | Nome Trial Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 509 Gold St, Nome, AK 99762 |
| Phone | (907) 443-5216 |
| District | Second Judicial District |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm |
Searching Nome Census Area Court Records
CourtView is Alaska's free public case search system. It covers all Alaska trial courts including the Nome Trial Court. Search by party name, case number, or attorney. Results show case type, filing date, docket entries, and scheduled hearings. No account is needed. Visit records.courts.alaska.gov to search.
CourtView shows case status and docket history but does not display the text of filed documents. For document copies, contact the Nome Trial Court clerk and submit a records request. Staff can process requests in person or by mail.
The Alaska Court System Nome court directory page shows case search resources, court division contacts, and records access information for the Second Judicial District Nome location.
When using CourtView, enter the full name of at least one party and the approximate year the case was filed. A case number gives the most direct result. Nome Census Area cases appear under the Nome location in the search system.
Note: Nome is accessible only by air from other parts of Alaska. If you plan to visit the courthouse in person, confirm hours by phone before making travel arrangements.
Copy Fees and Records Requests
The Alaska Court System uses the same fee schedule at all locations statewide. Standard copies are $5 for the first page and $3 for each additional page. Certified copies are $10 for the first document plus $3 for each additional. Research fees are $30 per hour for archived file searches. Audio recordings on CD are $20 per disc.
Request records from the Nome Trial Court in person at 509 Gold Street, by mail to Nome Trial Court, 509 Gold St, Nome, AK 99762, or by fax. Include case number or party names, specific documents needed, and your contact information. Make checks payable to the Alaska Court System.
Some records are restricted under AS 40.25.120. Sealed cases, juvenile records, and some domestic matters may not be publicly available. The clerk will advise you of any applicable restrictions.
Criminal Records and Background Checks
For statewide criminal history checks, contact the Alaska Department of Public Safety Criminal Records Bureau at 5700 E. Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507, phone (907) 269-5767. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:15 am to 4:00 pm. Name-based checks are $20 and fingerprint-based checks are $35. The DPS background check portal has forms.
Local law enforcement in Nome is handled by the Nome Police Department within city limits and the Alaska State Troopers for the surrounding area. Police reports and incident records are separate from court records. Request them from the appropriate law enforcement agency.
Legal Resources for Nome Census Area
Alaska Legal Services Corporation provides civil legal help to income-eligible residents in Northwest Alaska including Nome Census Area. Contact them for eligibility information. All court forms are at courts.alaska.gov/forms. The Alaska law library locations page identifies nearest law library resources for Nome residents. Attorneys use TrueFiling for electronic filing at courts.alaska.gov/efile/index.htm.
Nearby Boroughs and Census Areas
These areas are near the Nome Census Area in Northwestern Alaska.