Anchorage Borough Marriage Records

Marriage records in Anchorage, Alaska, can be accessed through several channels. AnchorageAKCourt.us can help you find publicly available marriage record information. The Alaska Department of Health's Health Analytics and Vital Records (HAVR) office is the primary issuing authority for marriage certificates statewide, including those filed in Anchorage. You can also obtain records in person at the Anchorage Vital Records office, by mail, or through the Alaska Court System, which accepts marriage license applications.

Anchorage Marriage Records Search

In Alaska, marriage records are maintained at the state level by the Health Analytics and Vital Records (HAVR) section within the Alaska Department of Health. Unlike most other states, Alaska does not use a county-based system for vital records — the Municipality of Anchorage does not independently maintain a separate marriage records archive. Instead, all marriage certificates filed in Anchorage are forwarded to and stored by HAVR.

The collection includes:

• Marriage licenses issued through Alaska Vital Records offices or Alaska courts
• Marriage certificates returned after solemnization
• Historical marriage records dating back to 1913

For records predating 1913, the Alaska State Archives may hold relevant documents. The Anchorage HAVR office is the most convenient location for Anchorage-area residents to conduct searches or request copies.

Alaska Department of Health — Vital Records, Anchorage Office

Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in Anchorage

Fees for marriage record services are set by the Alaska Department of Health. The following schedule applies to requests submitted to the HAVR office:

Fees are established under Alaska Administrative Code. Payment methods accepted in person typically include check or money order; online orders through VitalChek accept credit and debit cards. Processing times for mail-in requests generally range from two to four weeks. In-person requests at the Anchorage office are often processed the same day or within a few business days, depending on workload.

Order Marriage Certificates Online or In Person in Anchorage

There are three main ways to order a certified marriage certificate for marriages that took place in Anchorage or anywhere in Alaska:

Online

The Alaska Department of Health partners with VitalChek for online orders. Visit the Vital Records Orders page to access the online portal. You will need to provide:

• Full names of both spouses
• Date of marriage
• Place of marriage
• Your relationship to the individuals on the record
• A valid credit or debit card for payment

Online orders include additional processing and shipping fees charged by VitalChek beyond the standard state fee.

In Person

Walk-in requests are accepted at the Anchorage Vital Records office. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. Same-day processing is often available for straightforward requests.

By Mail

Send your request to the HAVR office in Juneau (the central processing location for mailed requests):

Include the following with your mail request:

1. A completed application form (available on the HAVR website)
2. A check or money order payable to the Bureau of Vital Statistics for the applicable fee
3. A photocopy of your valid government-issued photo ID
4. A self-addressed stamped envelope (optional but recommended)

Allow two to four weeks for mail-in processing. If you need a record faster, consider the in-person option at the Anchorage office or the expedited online service.

Marriage license applications — as distinct from certificate copies — can be submitted at the Vital Records offices in Anchorage or Juneau, or at any Alaska courthouse. Both applicants must appear together with valid identification. There is no waiting period in Alaska, and the license is valid for three months from the date of issuance. After the ceremony, the officiant returns the completed certificate to Vital Records for filing.