Wasilla Public Records Lookup
Wasilla public records are maintained by the City of Wasilla, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, the Wasilla Police Department, and the Alaska Court System. As a first-class incorporated city in the Mat-Su Valley, Wasilla has its own city government and clerk's office that handles records requests. This guide explains how to find and request public records in Wasilla, from police reports and court filings to property data and city documents.
Wasilla Overview
Wasilla City Records and Clerk Office
The City of Wasilla City Clerk's Office is at 290 E Herning Avenue, Wasilla, AK 99654, phone 907-373-9090, fax 907-373-9092. The Clerk handles public records requests for city documents including council minutes, ordinances, resolutions, and official correspondence. Records are open for inspection during regular business hours. The main public records page is at cityofwasilla.gov/489/Public-Records.
The city operates under the Alaska Public Records Act (AS 40.25.100) and the Wasilla Municipal Code. Response time is within 10 business days, with a possible 10-day extension if needed. Exemptions apply under WMC 2.48.120 for privileged and confidential records. The city redacts birth dates, driver's license numbers, and Social Security numbers from records before releasing them. If production exceeds 5 staff hours in a calendar month, the requester pays personnel costs for the time over that threshold. A deposit may be required before research begins on large requests.
| Office | City of Wasilla City Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 290 E Herning Avenue Wasilla, AK 99654 |
| Phone | 907-373-9090 |
| Fax | 907-373-9092 |
| Public Records | cityofwasilla.gov/489/Public-Records |
The city is not required to create, compile, or summarize records that do not already exist. It also does not have to produce records that are readily available elsewhere, such as court records available through CourtView or property records in the borough database. This mirrors the standard APRA framework followed by all Alaska agencies.
Wasilla Police Department Records
The Wasilla Police Department was established in 1993 and has grown to 30 commissioned officers as of 2025. The department is at 801 N Wasilla-Fishhook Road, Wasilla, AK 99654. Non-emergency calls go to 907-352-5401. Emergency calls go to 9-1-1. Email is wpdadmin@cityofwasilla.gov. Walk-in hours for records are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The department's records page is at cityofwasilla.gov/327/Police.
Police reports, including collision reports, cost $10. If audio recordings, photos, or video exist for an incident and you want them, those cost $20. Payment is cash or check only unless you use the online portal. WPD programs include a K9 team, participation in regional S.W.A.T. team operations, and School Resource Officers placed at Wasilla High, Redington Jr/Sr High, and Houston High. The Wasilla Police Department covers Wasilla city limits only. For incidents in surrounding unincorporated areas of the Mat-Su Borough, contact the Alaska State Troopers.
The screenshot below shows the Wasilla Police Department website, where you can find records request forms, contact information, and department programs.
The WPD records page is the starting point for requesting incident reports, collision reports, and police-related documents for events within Wasilla city limits.
Note: The non-emergency dispatch number 907-352-5401 also covers some Mat-Su Borough areas outside Wasilla, as it is a shared dispatch line for the valley.
Wasilla Court Records
The Wasilla District Court is part of the Alaska Court System's Third Judicial District. Information about the court is at courts.alaska.gov/courtdir/3pa.htm. The court handles district-level matters including misdemeanor criminal cases, civil cases up to $100,000, small claims, and traffic violations. Superior Court matters for the Wasilla area are handled at the Palmer Superior Court at 435 South Denali Street, Palmer, AK 99645, phone 907-746-8181.
All court records from the Wasilla and Palmer courts are searchable through CourtView at courts.alaska.gov. The system is free and covers all Alaska trial courts. You can search by party name, case number, or citation. Results show the case type, filing date, status, and scheduled hearings. For certified copies of court documents, contact the court clerk directly. The fee is $10 for the first certified copy and $3 for each additional copy of the same document. The TF-311 PA form is used for Palmer trial court requests.
The screenshot below shows the Alaska Court System directory page for the Third Judicial District Palmer area courts serving Wasilla.
The court directory page links to CourtView and provides contact information for the Wasilla and Palmer courts that handle Third Judicial District cases.
Wasilla Property Records
While Wasilla is an incorporated city, property tax assessment and records for most purposes are handled through the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, which provides county-level services for the area. The Mat-Su Borough property search is at myproperty.matsugov.us. The system covers more than 80,000 borough parcels and is searchable by owner name, address, or parcel ID. Results include taxable value, ownership information, and tax payment history.
The Borough Assessor is Oliver Querin at 350 East Dahlia Ave, Palmer, AK 99645, phone 907-745-9642. Property appeals go through the borough's Board of Equalization process. Wasilla properties are assessed annually, with values set as of January 1 and notices typically mailed in early spring.
For recorded documents affecting Wasilla properties, including deeds, mortgages, and liens, contact the Alaska DNR Recorder's Office for the Matanuska Recording District at dnr.alaska.gov/ssd/recoff/ or call 907-269-8875 in Anchorage. The electronic name index covers documents from 1970 to the present. Older records require searching historic books and may need staff assistance at the recorder's office.
The screenshot below shows the City of Wasilla public records page, which outlines the city's records request process and exemptions.
The Wasilla public records page details the 10-day response timeline, personnel cost rules, and exemptions that apply to requests made to the city.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Wasilla sits within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. For borough-level records including assembly minutes, zoning decisions, and regional planning documents, see the Mat-Su Borough page.
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