North Slope Borough Divorce Records
North Slope Borough is the largest borough by land area in the United States and is served by the Alaska Court System's Second Judicial District. Divorce records for the borough are maintained through the Barrow (Utqiagvik) court at 1255 Okpik Street. The borough seat, Utqiagvik, is the northernmost community in the United States. If you need to search for or request North Slope Borough divorce records, the Alaska Court System's CourtView portal lets you look up cases online using the 2BR case prefix. This page covers how to access and request those records.
North Slope Borough Overview
Barrow Court at Utqiagvik
The Barrow court, now serving Utqiagvik, handles divorce and domestic relations cases for North Slope Borough residents. It is part of Alaska's Second Judicial District. The court is located at 1255 Okpik Street in Barrow (Utqiagvik) and serves the vast North Slope region. Court services are available during regular business hours. Given the extreme remoteness of many North Slope communities, mail filing is a common option.
| Court | Barrow (Utqiagvik) Superior Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 1255 Okpik Street, Barrow, AK 99723 |
| Phone | (907) 852-4800 |
| Case Prefix | 2BR |
| Judicial District | Second Judicial District |
The Second Judicial District Public Administrator, Heidi Ivanoff, is located in Unalakleet at (907) 624-3015. This office handles estate and probate matters across the Second District. For divorce case records and filings, contact the Barrow court directly at (907) 852-4800. North Slope Borough is known for its unique economic and cultural characteristics as an Inupiat community in the Arctic region of Alaska.
Search North Slope Divorce Records
The CourtView statewide search portal is available 24 hours a day for searching North Slope Borough divorce records. Search by party name or case number. North Slope cases use the 2BR prefix. CourtView covers all Alaska courts in one searchable database. This is the most practical tool for people seeking records from this remote borough.
CourtView shows party names, case status, and docket entries. It does not display full documents. To get copies of a divorce decree or other case records, contact the Barrow court at (907) 852-4800. The court can tell you what documents are in the file and how to request copies. For older cases not in CourtView, staff can usually search paper indexes by name and approximate year.
Getting Copies of Divorce Records
Alaska court divorce records are public. Submit a records request to the Barrow court using the TF-311 form available at courts.alaska.gov/forms. Include the case number or party names, the documents needed, and your contact information. Mail requests are the most practical option for most North Slope residents. The court charges per-page fees for copies.
Divorce certificates confirming a divorce occurred are ordered from the Alaska Department of Health vital records office, not the Barrow court. The first copy is $25.
Divorce certificates are issued by the Alaska Department of Health vital records office, not the court. They confirm a divorce took place and give the date and county. The first copy is $25. Certificates for divorces within the past 50 years have restricted access. Order online through VitalChek or contact the Anchorage vital records office at (907) 269-0991 or the Juneau office at (907) 465-3391.
Filing for Divorce in North Slope Borough
North Slope Borough residents file at the Barrow (Utqiagvik) Superior Court. Alaska law provides two paths under Title 25: divorce under AS 25.24.160 or dissolution under AS 25.24.230. Both types cost $250 to file. A 30-day waiting period under AS 25.24.220 applies after filing. At least one spouse must have lived in Alaska for 30 days before filing. Mail filing is practical given the remote location. Forms are free at courts.alaska.gov/forms.
The Alaska divorce filing guide explains the full process. The Family Law Self-Help Center at toll-free (866) 279-0851 can help with questions. Alaska Legal Services Corporation provides free civil legal help to qualifying residents including those in North Slope Borough.
CourtView is the primary online tool for searching North Slope Borough divorce case records and is available at no charge 24 hours a day.
Nearby Boroughs and Census Areas
These areas are near North Slope Borough in the Second and Fourth Judicial Districts.