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How do I get a copy of a birth certificate?

Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics / Alaska Vital Records (state level)
Step by Step

How to do it

  1. Determine eligibility: Birth records less than 100 years old are restricted - only the person named, immediate family members, or those with a documented legal interest may obtain a certified copy
  2. Choose your method:
  3. IN PERSON: Visit Alaska Vital Records office in Anchorage or Juneau
  4. BY MAIL/FAX: Complete the birth certificate request form (available at health.alaska.gov), include copy of government ID and payment, mail or fax to Alaska Vital Records
  5. ONLINE (expedited): Order through VitalChek.com - additional fees apply; Alaska Vital Records only works with VitalChek for online orders
  6. Submit completed application with valid government-issued photo ID (photocopy - do not send original)
  7. Pay the fee
  8. Receive certificate - in person same day at Anchorage or Juneau offices; mail requests processed in approximately 2-4 weeks; VitalChek expedited: 2-5 business days
Details

What you need to know

Required Docs
  • Completed birth certificate request form
  • Photocopy of valid government-issued photo ID
  • Proof of relationship if requesting on behalf of another person
  • Payment (check or money order for mail; card for online/VitalChek)
Fee
Standard certified copy - confirm current fee at health.alaska.gov (fees updated periodically); Heirloom certificate: $55 first copy, $50 each additional; Public Record White Copy (births 100+ years ago): $15; Expedited via VitalChek: additional fees apply
Processing Time
In person same day; mail 2-4 weeks; VitalChek expedited 2-5 business days (plus shipping)
Online Option
Yes - VitalChek.com only (Alaska Vital Records does not work with any other third-party vendors)
Where to Go
Alaska Vital Records - Anchorage office or Juneau office (in person); P.O. Box 110675, Juneau, AK 99811-0675 (by mail)
Alaska Notes

Important state-specific details

  • Alaska's birth records become public (available to anyone) 100 years after the date of birth.
  • Alaska Vital Records does NOT accept online requests directly - use VitalChek.com for online orders.
  • Do not use third-party vendors other than VitalChek - Alaska warns that other companies may charge excessive fees and may not be legitimate.
  • Records have been maintained since 1913.
  • Heirloom certificates are decorative certified copies suitable for framing.
Official Source

State office contact

State Office
Alaska Vital Records - health.alaska.gov/en/services/vital-records-orders/ | [email protected] | (907) 465-3391