Wrangell City and Borough Divorce Records
Wrangell City and Borough divorce records are on file at the Wrangell Superior Court, part of Alaska's First Judicial District. Wrangell is one of Alaska's oldest continuously inhabited communities, located in Southeast Alaska. The court handles all divorce and dissolution cases for the unified city-borough. The Alaska Court System's CourtView portal lets you search Wrangell divorce records online using the 1WR case prefix. This page covers how to find records, request copies, and understand the divorce process in Wrangell City and Borough.
Wrangell City and Borough Overview
Wrangell Superior Court
The Wrangell court handles all divorce and dissolution cases for Wrangell City and Borough. It is part of Alaska's First Judicial District, which covers Southeast Alaska. The court maintains case files and processes records requests during regular business hours. One important local note: during court hours in Wrangell, bail must be posted at the court, not at the jail. This procedural detail applies to criminal matters but highlights that Wrangell has specific local procedures.
The Wrangell court directory at courts.alaska.gov/courtdir/1wr.htm lists contact information, hours, and available services for this First Judicial District court location.
| Court | Wrangell Superior Court |
|---|---|
| Court Directory | courts.alaska.gov/courtdir/1wr.htm |
| Phone | (907) 874-2311 |
| Case Prefix | 1WR |
| Judicial District | First Judicial District |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm |
The First District Public Administrator, Amanda Schulz, is based in Ketchikan at (907) 225-3195 and handles estate matters for the district. For divorce records and filings, contact the Wrangell court directly at (907) 874-2311.
Search Wrangell Divorce Records
The CourtView statewide portal lets you search Wrangell City and Borough divorce records online. Search by party name or case number. Wrangell cases use the 1WR prefix. CourtView covers all Alaska courts and is available around the clock. It shows party names, case status, and docket entries but not the full file contents.
CourtView is the online tool for searching Wrangell divorce records. Use the 1WR prefix when searching by case number to filter results to the Wrangell court.
For copies of court documents, contact the Wrangell court at (907) 874-2311. Staff can confirm what is in the file and quote fees for copying. For older cases not in CourtView, call to ask about paper record searches.
Getting Copies of Wrangell Divorce Records
Alaska court records are public. Request copies using the TF-311 form at courts.alaska.gov/forms. Submit to the Wrangell court by mail or in person. Per-page fees apply for plain copies, with a higher rate for certified copies.
Divorce certificates confirming a divorce took place are ordered from the Alaska Department of Health vital records office, not the Wrangell court. The first copy costs $25.
Divorce certificates are issued by the Alaska Department of Health vital records office. The first copy is $25. Records from the past 50 years have restricted access. The Juneau vital records office at (907) 465-3391 is the closest in-person option for Wrangell residents. Online ordering through VitalChek is also available.
Divorce Filing in Wrangell City and Borough
Wrangell residents file at the Wrangell court. Alaska offers divorce under AS 25.24.160 and dissolution under AS 25.24.230 under Title 25. Both cost $250. A 30-day waiting period under AS 25.24.220 applies. One spouse must have been an Alaska resident for 30 days before filing. Forms are free at courts.alaska.gov/forms. The Family Law Self-Help Center is available at toll-free (866) 279-0851.
Nearby Boroughs and Census Areas
These First Judicial District areas are near Wrangell City and Borough.