Find Public Records in Knik-Fairview
Knik-Fairview public records are maintained primarily by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, as Knik-Fairview is an unincorporated Census Designated Place (CDP) without its own city government. Residents looking for public records, property information, police reports, or court documents must go through borough offices, Alaska State Troopers, and the Alaska Court System serving the Mat-Su Valley. This page explains where to find those records and how to submit requests.
Knik-Fairview Overview
Mat-Su Borough Records for Knik-Fairview
Because Knik-Fairview is not an incorporated city, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough serves as the governing authority. The Borough Clerk's Office at 350 E Dahlia Avenue, Palmer, AK 99645, handles public records requests for the entire borough including Knik-Fairview. The clerk can be reached at 907-861-8683. You can also learn about the borough's public records process at matsu.gov/public-records.
The borough operates under the Alaska Public Records Act (AS 40.25.100). Agencies must provide an initial response within 10 working days. If production of records requires more than 5 staff hours of work in a calendar month, the borough charges actual personnel costs for the time over 5 hours. A deposit may be required before work begins on complex requests. The borough is not required to create, compile, or summarize records that do not already exist.
| Office | Matanuska-Susitna Borough Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 350 E Dahlia Avenue Palmer, AK 99645 |
| Phone | 907-861-8683 |
| Public Records | matsu.gov/public-records |
| Borough Website | matsugov.us |
The screenshot below shows the Matanuska-Susitna Borough website, which is the main portal for borough records and services serving Knik-Fairview residents.
The matsugov.us site links to the borough clerk, property search, and other records resources used by Knik-Fairview residents.
Knik-Fairview Property Records
Property records for Knik-Fairview are in the Mat-Su Borough property database. The online tool at myproperty.matsugov.us lets you search across more than 80,000 borough parcels. You can search by tax roll number, parcel number, property owner name, or address. Results show taxable value, tax records, ownership data, and property characteristics.
The Borough Assessor is Oliver Querin, located at 350 East Dahlia Ave, Palmer, AK 99645, phone 907-745-9642. The assessor's office handles questions about assessed values, exemptions, and property appeals. If you believe your property is over-assessed, there is a formal appeal process through the borough. Assessment values are set annually and used to calculate property tax bills.
For recorded documents like deeds, mortgages, and liens affecting Knik-Fairview properties, the Alaska Department of Natural Resources Recorder's Office holds those records. The DNR Recorder covers the Anchorage and Matanuska Recording Districts. Their main office is in Anchorage at 907-269-8875, with online search tools at dnr.alaska.gov/ssd/recoff/.
The screenshot below shows the Mat-Su Borough property search system, which covers all Knik-Fairview parcels.
The Mat-Su property portal is the primary tool for looking up ownership and tax information for parcels within the Knik-Fairview CDP.
Law Enforcement Records for Knik-Fairview
Knik-Fairview does not have its own police department. Law enforcement is provided by the Alaska State Troopers for this unincorporated area. The Mat-Su Valley Dispatch number is 907-352-5401. For emergencies, call 9-1-1. The Wasilla Police Department serves nearby Wasilla city limits but does not cover Knik-Fairview itself.
To get a police report or incident record for an event in Knik-Fairview, contact the Alaska Department of Public Safety. The DPS handles records for Trooper responses statewide. You can find contact information and request procedures at dps.alaska.gov. Criminal background checks are also processed through DPS at $20 per report via the online Self-Service Request Portal at backgroundcheck.dps.alaska.gov.
The Troopers' records are governed by AS 12.62 and related statutes. Adult criminal arrest and conviction records are available through the DPS Criminal Records and Identification Bureau, 5700 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507, phone 907-269-5511. Mail requests require payment by cash, check, or money order only.
Note: Juvenile criminal records and most non-felony infractions are not included in state criminal history reports produced by DPS.
Court Records Serving Knik-Fairview
Residents of Knik-Fairview are served by the Palmer Trial Court at 435 South Denali Street, Palmer, AK 99645, phone 907-746-8181. Palmer is the Mat-Su Borough seat and handles court matters for the surrounding area including Knik-Fairview. The Palmer court is part of the Third Judicial District of the Alaska Court System.
Court cases can be searched through CourtView at courts.alaska.gov. The system covers all Alaska trial courts and lets you search by party name, case number, or citation number. Superior Court in Palmer handles felony cases, civil matters over $100,000, domestic relations, probate, and juvenile matters. District Court handles misdemeanors, small claims, and civil cases up to $100,000.
Certified copies of court records cost $10 for the first copy and $3 for each additional copy of the same document. Regular copies cost $5 for the first and $3 for each additional. Research requests requiring staff time cost $30 per hour. Audio recordings cost $20 per CD. The specific request form for Palmer trial courts is TF-311 PA.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
All borough-level records for Knik-Fairview are maintained through the Matanuska-Susitna Borough government. See the borough records page for assembly minutes, zoning records, and regional documents.
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