Kodiak Island Borough Public Records

Kodiak Island Borough public records include court files, property assessments, police and trooper reports, and documents from the borough government. Kodiak Island Borough has a unique feature among Alaska's boroughs: it serves as its own recording district, so property deed and mortgage recording is handled locally rather than through a regional DNR office. This page explains where Kodiak Island Borough public records are held and how to request them.

Kodiak Island Borough Clerk and Recording

The Kodiak Island Borough offices are at 710 Mill Bay Road in Kodiak. This location houses multiple departments including the Borough Clerk and the Recording office. Phone for general borough contact is 907-486-9300. The Clerk's Recording division handles property recording at 907-486-9310. This is the office to contact for deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded instruments in Kodiak Island Borough (Recording District 26).

Recording District 26 covers Kodiak Island Borough. Unlike most Alaska boroughs that rely on DNR regional recorder offices in Anchorage or Fairbanks, Kodiak provides local recording services through the Borough Clerk. This means recorded documents for Kodiak Island Borough properties are filed and maintained right in Kodiak. All recorded instruments become permanent public records available for inspection and copying.

The screenshot below shows the Kodiak Island Borough's official website, where residents can find links to property search, meeting records, and records request information.

The Kodiak Island Borough website at kodiakak.us connects residents to property search tools, borough meeting records, and contact information for recording services.

Public records requests for borough government documents are handled through the Clerk's office at the 710 Mill Bay Road address. The Alaska Public Records Act (AS 40.25.100) gives everyone the right to inspect public records held by public agencies. Agencies must respond within 10 working days. Fees may apply for extensive searches or large volumes of copies.

Note: All recorded documents and instruments on file at the Kodiak Island Borough Recording office are public records and can be inspected or copied upon request.

Kodiak Island Borough Property Records

Property assessment records for Kodiak Island Borough are managed by the Borough Assessor at 710 Mill Bay Road, phone 907-486-9330. The Assessor tracks parcel ownership, assessed values, tax amounts, and payment history. A free online property search is available at propaccess.kodiakak.us. You can search by owner name, parcel number, or property address. The system shows assessment info, tax amounts, payment history, and GIS mapping.

The second screenshot shows the Kodiak Island Borough property access portal, where anyone can search property records by owner name or parcel number.

The Kodiak property access portal at propaccess.kodiakak.us lets you find ownership, assessment, and tax data for any parcel within the borough at no cost.

For recorded property documents such as deeds, mortgages, and release of liens, those are filed with the Borough Clerk's Recording division as described above. The DNR Recorder's Office website also provides context on recording practices statewide, though Recording District 26 operates locally within Kodiak. The Alaska Mapper tool offers a visual, GIS-based way to explore land records across the state including Kodiak Island.

Court Records in Kodiak Island Borough

The Kodiak Superior and District Courts are part of the Third Judicial District. The courthouse is at 204 Mission Road, Room 122, Kodiak, phone 907-486-1600, fax 907-486-1601. Superior Court handles felony cases, civil disputes over $100,000, domestic relations, and probate. District Court handles misdemeanors, civil cases up to $100,000, and small claims. The Kodiak Magistrate Court at 204 Mission Road, Room 101 issues marriage licenses for a $60 fee with a 3-day waiting period and 90-day validity.

Court records are searchable online through CourtView. You can search by party name or case number and see case type, filing date, status, and scheduled hearings. Most records in the system go back to the mid-1980s. For certified copies, contact the court clerk at 907-486-1600 or fax a request to 907-486-1601. Certified copies cost $5 for the first two pages and $2 for each page after that. If staff assistance is needed for a name search, there is a $15 fee per name per year searched.

The Alaska Court System notes that some case types are excluded from CourtView, including sealed cases, juvenile records, and certain dismissed matters under Administrative Rule 40. For those records, you must contact the court clerk directly with proper authorization or documentation of need.

Police Records in Kodiak Island Borough

Two law enforcement agencies serve Kodiak Island Borough. The Kodiak Police Department covers the city of Kodiak at 2160 Mill Bay Road, phone 907-486-8000. The Alaska State Troopers Kodiak Post covers unincorporated areas of the borough from 2421 Mill Bay Road, phone 907-486-4121. Arrest records are maintained by both agencies for cases in their respective jurisdictions.

Police report requests from the Kodiak Police Department can be made by contacting the department directly at 907-486-8000. Written requests generally require the case number or the name of the person involved along with the date of the incident. Valid photo ID may be required. Fees may apply. For State Trooper records, contact the Troopers directly or go through the Alaska Department of Public Safety.

For a full statewide criminal history check, the DPS Criminal Records and Identification Bureau handles those requests. A name-based background check costs $20. Online requests through the DPS Self Service Portal at backgroundcheck.dps.alaska.gov require a social security number plus an Alaska driver's license or state ID number. The bureau address is 5700 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507, phone 907-269-5511.

Note: The DPS criminal history report covers only adult (18+) misdemeanor and felony offenses from the Alaska criminal history repository. Infractions and most juvenile offenses are not included.

Vital Records for Kodiak Residents

Vital records for births, deaths, marriages, and divorces in Kodiak Island Borough are maintained by the Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics. The BVS is a state-level agency with offices in Juneau and Anchorage. All events that occurred in Alaska are recorded there. To order certified copies, you can go online through VitalChek at the BVS ordering page, visit a BVS office in person, or submit by fax or mail using the downloadable request forms.

Certified copies of birth and death certificates cost $30 for the first copy and $25 for each additional one ordered at the same time. Marriage certificates are the same price. Records are not open to the general public until after the restriction period has passed: 100 years for births, 50 years for deaths, marriages, and divorces. Only people named on the record or their authorized representatives may order recent records. You can find the full list of eligible requesters and ordering instructions at health.alaska.gov.

Cities in Kodiak Island Borough

Kodiak is the main qualifying city in the borough. Other communities on Kodiak Island are unincorporated and fall under borough-level governance for most services.

Nearby Boroughs and Areas

These boroughs and census areas are close to Kodiak Island Borough in Southcentral and Southwest Alaska.