Petersburg Borough Divorce Records
Petersburg Borough divorce records are filed and maintained at the Petersburg Superior Court, which is part of Alaska's First Judicial District. Petersburg is located in central Southeast Alaska and is well known as a traditional fishing community. The court at the Petersburg location handles all divorce and dissolution cases for the borough. The Alaska Court System's CourtView portal lets you search Petersburg divorce records online using the 1PE case prefix. This page covers how to find records, request copies, and navigate divorce procedures in Petersburg Borough.
Petersburg Borough Overview
Petersburg Superior Court
The Petersburg court handles divorce and dissolution cases for all Petersburg Borough residents. It is part of Alaska's First Judicial District, which covers all of Southeast Alaska. The court processes new filings, maintains case files, and handles records requests. Contact the court directly for current contact details and hours. The First District Public Administrator, Amanda Schulz, is based in Ketchikan at (907) 225-3195 and handles estate matters across the district.
The Petersburg court directory at courts.alaska.gov/courtdir/1pe.htm lists contact details, hours, and available services for this First Judicial District court location.
| Court | Petersburg Superior Court |
|---|---|
| Court Directory | courts.alaska.gov/courtdir/1pe.htm |
| Phone | (907) 772-3824 |
| Case Prefix | 1PE |
| Judicial District | First Judicial District |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm |
Search Petersburg Divorce Records
The CourtView statewide search portal lets you find Petersburg Borough divorce records online at any time. Search by party name or case number. Petersburg cases use the 1PE prefix. CourtView shows party names, case status, and docket entries but not full documents.
CourtView covers all Alaska courts in one database. Use the 1PE prefix to filter results to Petersburg court filings when searching by case number.
For copies of court documents, contact the Petersburg court directly at (907) 772-3824. The court can tell you what is in the file and provide copies at the applicable per-page rate. For older cases not in CourtView, call the court to ask about paper record searches.
Getting Copies of Divorce Records
Alaska court records are public. Request copies from the Petersburg court using the TF-311 form at courts.alaska.gov/forms. Mail or submit in person. The court charges per-page fees for plain copies and more for certified copies.
Divorce certificates for Petersburg Borough divorces are ordered from the Alaska Department of Health vital records office, not from the Petersburg court. The first copy is $25.
Divorce certificates come from the Alaska Department of Health vital records office. The first copy is $25. Certificates for divorces within the past 50 years have restricted access. Order through VitalChek online or contact the Juneau vital records office at (907) 465-3391, which is the closest office for Southeast Alaska residents.
Divorce Filing in Petersburg Borough
Petersburg Borough residents file at the Petersburg court. Alaska offers divorce under AS 25.24.160 and dissolution under AS 25.24.230 per Title 25. Both cost $250. A 30-day waiting period under AS 25.24.220 applies. One spouse must have lived in Alaska for 30 days before filing. Forms are free at courts.alaska.gov/forms. The Family Law Self-Help Center is available toll-free at (866) 279-0851 for all Alaska residents.
Nearby Boroughs and Census Areas
These First Judicial District areas are near Petersburg Borough. Each has its own court location for divorce filings.