Sitka City and Borough Divorce Records

Sitka City and Borough divorce records are on file at the Sitka Superior Court at 304 Lake Street, Room 203. Sitka is a unified city-borough on Baranof Island in Southeast Alaska and is part of the First Judicial District. All divorce and dissolution cases for Sitka are filed and maintained at this court. The Alaska Court System's CourtView portal lets you search for Sitka divorce records online using the 1SI case prefix. This page covers how to find, request, and use Sitka divorce records, and what the divorce filing process looks like in this part of Southeast Alaska.

Sitka Superior Court

The Sitka Superior Court at 304 Lake Street handles all divorce and dissolution cases for Sitka City and Borough. The court is part of Alaska's First Judicial District. Sitka serves as an important court hub for central Southeast Alaska. Court staff handle new filings, hearings, records requests, and certified copy services. The court is open Monday through Friday during regular business hours.

The Sitka court directory at courts.alaska.gov/courtdir/1si.htm lists contact information and services for this First Judicial District court serving Sitka City and Borough.

For financial collection matters related to civil judgments, contact City & Borough of Sitka at 100 Lincoln St., Sitka, AK 99835, phone (907) 747-1821. The First District Public Administrator, Amanda Schulz, is in Ketchikan at (907) 225-3195 for estate-related matters. Sitka is the former Russian capital of Alaska and the Southeast region had 180 separations in 2024 at a rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents.

Search Sitka Divorce Records Online

The CourtView statewide search portal is the online tool for searching Sitka divorce records. Search by party name or case number. Sitka cases use the 1SI prefix. A Sitka case number looks like: 1SI-22-00089CI. CourtView covers all Alaska courts and is available 24 hours a day.

CourtView shows party names, case status, hearing history, and docket entries for Sitka divorce cases. Use it to identify case numbers before requesting copies from the court.

CourtView shows basic case information, not full documents. For copies of the final decree, petition, or other case records, contact the Sitka court at (907) 747-1407. Staff can confirm what is in the file and quote fees for copies. For older cases not in CourtView, call the court to ask about paper records.

Getting Copies of Sitka Divorce Records

Alaska court divorce files are public records. Request copies from the Sitka court using the TF-311 form at courts.alaska.gov/forms. Include the case number or party names, what you need, and your contact details. Submit by mail, fax, or in person at 304 Lake Street, Room 203. Per-page fees apply, with a higher rate for certified copies.

Divorce certificates confirming a divorce occurred are issued by the Alaska Department of Health, not the Sitka court. Order them at health.alaska.gov or through VitalChek.

Divorce certificates come from the Alaska Department of Health vital records office. The first copy is $25. Records from the past 50 years have restricted access. Order online through VitalChek or contact the Juneau vital records office at (907) 465-3391. The Juneau office is the most accessible for Sitka residents who prefer in-person ordering.

Divorce Filing in Sitka City and Borough

Sitka residents file at the Sitka Superior Court. Alaska provides two options under Title 25: divorce under AS 25.24.160 or dissolution under AS 25.24.230. 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. The court accepts TrueFiling electronic submissions, mail, and in-person filings. Forms are free at courts.alaska.gov/forms. The Family Law Self-Help Center is available at (866) 279-0851 toll-free for all Alaska residents including those in Sitka.

Cities in Sitka City and Borough

Sitka City and Borough is a unified municipality. The city of Sitka is the only incorporated community in the borough. All divorce cases are filed at the Sitka Superior Court.

Nearby Boroughs and Census Areas

These First Judicial District areas are near Sitka City and Borough. Each has its own court for divorce filings.