Alaska Vital Records

To understand what is needed before you apply for a certified copy of a birth, marriage, or death certificate, it is good to know some sensitive information about the requirements, processing times, and other information required by the state of Alaska.

Processing times differ between offices, but you should expect to receive your vital records in the Alaska Department of Health in 4 to 6 weeks.

The Alaska Department of Health requires applicants to prove their identity by including a photocopy of their ID to complete the online application. It varies depending on the type of certificate, but commonly people can use a driver's license or a state photo ID. Check other acceptable IDs per certificate needed:

• Alaska Birth Certificate Requirements
• Alaska Marriage Certificate Requirements
• Alaska Death Certificate Requirements

Vital Records Online will charge a fee starting from $49 for the assistant service whenever you order birth records, marriage certificates or licenses, divorce certificates, or death records. Alaska will charge a $30.00 fee for each certified copy of birth. Any additional copy to your order will cost $25.00, a $30.00 fee for each marriage certificate certified copy, and an additional copy to your order will cost $25.00. A $30.00 fee for each death certificate, any additional copy to your order will cost $25.00.

There are limitations to who can request vital records in the state of Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics. It depends on if the request is for a birth, marriage, or death certificate; the requestor must be doing it on their own behalf. Otherwise, the requester must be part of the close family, some distant family member, or must be the legal representative for the individual of record.

There are two options to order vital records in Alaska. The first and the easiest one is through Vital Records Online. You will be able to start your application process online, and then you will receive your birth certificate or the other vital records by mail.

The second option is going in person to the vital records office in the location where the individual was born. This process could be tedious and time-consuming due to the long lines and paperwork.