How to get an Alaska birth certificate
In Alaska, order a certified birth certificate from the Alaska Department of Health, Health Analytics and Vital Records Section.1 The first copy costs $302 and each additional copy ordered at the same time costs $252. You can order online, by mail, in person or by fax. Only the people the state lists below can order a certified copy.
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Ways to order
| How | Cost per copy | Processing time | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online through VitalChek | $302 first, $252 each extra copy | 2 to 3 weeks2 | – |
| By mail | $302 first, $252 each extra copy + 2 possible extra charges | – | Check, money order and card3 |
| In person | $302 first, $252 each extra copy | – | Check, money order, card and cash3 |
| By fax | $302 first, $252 each extra copy + 2 possible extra charges | – | – |
Not offered: online directly with the vital records office and by phone.1
Online through VitalChek
- Vendor
- VitalChek2
- Vendor status
- The state's only authorized vendor2
- Processing time
- 2 to 3 weeks2
- Expedited service
- Available3
Good to know
- Use one method per request to avoid duplicate charges.1
By mail
- Fees
- Expedited service
- Not offered3
- Payment
- Check, money order and card3
- Make payable to
- Alaska Vital Records Office3
- Mail to
- Health Analytics and Vital Records, P.O. Box 110675, Juneau, AK 99811-06754
Good to know
- Use one method per request to avoid duplicate charges.1
In person
- Expedited service
- Not offered3
- Payment
- Check, money order, card and cash3
- Make payable to
- Alaska Vital Records Office3
- Office
- 5441 Commercial Blvd., Juneau, AK 998014
- Hours
- Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm (Juneau and Anchorage)4
Good to know
- Use one method per request to avoid duplicate charges.1
By fax
- Fees
- Expedited service
- Not offered3
Good to know
- Use one method per request to avoid duplicate charges.1
What an Alaska birth certificate costs
Types of copies
| Copy | Accepted for | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Copies of Vital Records: Birth Certificate2 | – | $302 |
| Heirloom Birth Certificate2 | – | $552 |
| Open Records White Copy2 | – | $152 |
No-fee copies
- State Registrar may occasionally waive a fee in cases of financial need.5
- Free official verification or certified copy to government agencies when specifically needed for legal requirements, at the State Registrar's discretion.5
How long it takes
These are the office's own published times. Mail and shipping time is extra unless the office says otherwise.
| How you order | Processing time |
|---|---|
| Online through VitalChek | 2 to 3 weeks2 |
Who can order an Alaska birth certificate
The state names these people and bodies as able to order a certified copy. Each line gives the official wording.
- The person named on the record2
Proof: Current school ID if 14 or older and using that route2 - A parent named on the record2
- Legal guardian2
Proof: Certified guardianship papers2 - Third-Party requests must have notarized letter of consent for the release of information from the certificate holder or legal guardian2
Proof: Notarized letter of consent from the certificate holder or legal guardian2 - Attorney or legal representative and government agency:
Attorneys & government agencies must have a letter on their letterhead stating who they represent and why the record is needed.
2
Proof: Letterhead letter plus certified or notarized supporting documents2
Other kinds of copies
- Genealogy copy Anyone2
- Records open to the public after
- 100 years2
ID you need
- Photo ID
- Required6
- Accepted ID
- Driver's license or other state-issued ID
- Passport
- Military ID
- Tribal/BIA card (with picture)
- School ID3
- Without that ID
- Call (907) 465-3391 for assistance if you have none of the listed IDs.3
- Notarization
- A notarized consent letter is needed only for third-party requests.2
- ID copy with a mail order
- Enlarged, lightened, clear copy of picture ID, signed underneath.6
What the application asks for
Have these details ready before you fill in the form or start an online order.3
- Full name on the record
- Date of birth
- City or village of birth
- Mother / Parent A's name prior to marriage
- Father / Parent B's name prior to marriage
Forms
- Birth Certificate Request Form Revision 04/20263
Years held and older records
- Years the issuing office holds
- Since the 1890s; many events before 1930 were never registered6
- Older records
- Alaska State Archives vital statistics index (1816-1998)7
Special situations
Warnings from the office
- Other third-party vendors may charge high fees and the office cannot guarantee it will receive their requests.2
- Avoid unnecessary costs: use the state's forms or VitalChek.2
- Applications expire 180 days after a letter requesting more documents if there is no response.2
- A birth cannot be ordered until it is registered, which may take up to 2 months.2
The state office
- Office
- Alaska Department of Health, Health Analytics and Vital Records Section1
- Phone
- 907-465-33912
- [email protected]2
- Mailing address
- Health Analytics and Vital Records, P.O. Box 110675, Juneau, AK 99811-06754
- Walk-in address
- 5441 Commercial Blvd., Juneau, AK 998014
- Hours
- Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm4
- Website
- Official website2
Questions people ask
How much is a certified Alaska birth certificate?
The first copy costs $30 and each additional copy ordered at the same time costs $25.2
How long does it take to get an Alaska birth certificate?
Online through VitalChek: 2 to 3 weeks.2
Can I order an Alaska birth certificate online?
Yes. Online through VitalChek.2
Who do I make the check or money order payable to?
Write it exactly as the office prints it: Alaska Vital Records Office.3
What ID do I need?
The state accepts: Driver's license or other state-issued ID; Passport; Military ID; Tribal/BIA card (with picture); School ID.3
Where are older Alaska birth certificates kept?
Alaska State Archives vital statistics index (1816-1998).7
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from these official sources, checked on November 5, 2026. Tap a source number next to a fact to read the exact words.
- Health Analytics and Vital RecordsAlaska Department of Health, Health Analytics and Vital Recordsdated October 24, 2026read from the Internet Archive copy of this official page
- Vital Records OrdersAlaska Department of Health, Health Analytics and Vital Recordsdated October 24, 2026read from the Internet Archive copy of this official page
- Alaska Birth Certificate Request Form (linked from the official orders page)Alaska Department of Healthdated April 1, 2026read from the Internet Archive copy of this official page
- Death form (PDF)Alaska Department of Health, Health Analytics and Vital Recordsdated April 1, 2026read from the Internet Archive copy of this official page
- Alaska State Legislature (Alaska Administrative Code) pageAlaska State Legislature (Alaska Administrative Code)
- Where to Write for Vital RecordsCDC National Center for Health Statisticsdated April 23, 2026read from the Internet Archive copy of this official page
- GenealogyAlaska State Archivesdated June 2, 2021
- Stillbirth form (PDF)Alaska Department of Health, Health Analytics and Vital Recordsdated April 1, 2026read from the Internet Archive copy of this official page