Alaska Background Checks

Alaska Criminal Records

Alaska criminal records are available from the Alaska Department of Public Safety, Criminal Records and Identification Bureau. According to Alaskan statutes, any person can access Alaska criminal records for Alaska background checks. Employers looking to hire a person for adult or childcare services are also authorized to additional information. In addition, any person can access his or her personal Alaska criminal records by doing the following:

Step 1: Make a request for an Alaska background check by submitting a name search or record search based on fingerprints by mail. Click Here.
Step 2: Provide payment. The cost for a fingerprint-based check is $35, and $20 for a name-based check.
Step 3: Send application and payment to the address outlined on the form.

Name-based Alaska background checks can be requested by mail; however, you may only choose to have the results mailed or faxed for the original fee. Extra copies are available for a cost of $5 if ordered at the same time as the original report; otherwise, a new $20 fee will apply.

For more information on accessing Alaska criminal records, contact the office at the information below:

Alaska Department of Public Safety
5700 E. Tudor Road
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 269-5511

Resource Links
Alaska Background Check Requests Request

Alaska Court Records

If you need Alaska court records for your Alaska background check, then you will need to contact the Alaska Court System. The Alaska Court System is made up of four levels: the supreme court, the court of appeals, the superior court, and the district court.

The CourtView system will allow you to search for Alaska court records. You should always verify the identity of the person listed in the database by at least confirming a match for the date of birth. Anyone conducting an Alaska background check should verify the information before taking adverse action against an employee or potential employee.

Both civil and criminal case information is provided, including information on traffic cases and other minor offenses; however, neither search will include confidential cases. There are comprehensive case information files from 1990 and onwards. You will need to contact each court about information on cases that occurred prior to 1990.

To perform a search, you will need to:

Step 1: Provide the name, ticket number, or case number in a written request to the clerk of court or the records department at the location where the case was filed.
Step 2: Include the names of the parties, case number, case type, and your name, address, and phone number.
Step 3: Provide payment. There is a charge of $0.25 per page for copies. Certified copies cost $5. There is also a $15.00 per hour research fee. Some courts may require a deposit to begin searching.

For more information on accessing Alaska court records, you can contact the office using the information below:

Office of the Administrative Director
303 K Street
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
(907) 264-0548

Resource Links
Alaska Trial Court Cases Search

Alaska Jail Records

If you need Alaska jail records as part of an Alaska background check, then you would contact the Alaska Department of Corrections. Victims of crimes can contact the office for information on the parole and release of inmates. The DOC will notify victims 30 days prior to an offender being released, being considered for pre-release furlough, being considered for parole, or escapes from custody, applies for clemency, or petitions for a reduction of his or her sentence.

For more information on Alaska jail records, you can contact the office using the information below:

Victim Service Unit
550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 601
Anchorage, Alaska 99501-3558
(907) 269-7384

Resource Links
Alaska Victim Service Unit

Alaska Driving Records

If you need Alaska driving records for an Alaska background check, then you will need to contact the Alaska DMV. Keep in mind that Alaska driving records are considered confidential, meaning that you can only access your own record (with exceptions being made for parents who can access the record of minor children, as well as employers with signed releases from the employees or job candidates). Alaska driving records cannot be accessed over the phone.

You can access Alaska driving records via fax or mail by doing the following:

Step 1: Submit a letter, provide your legal name and either your date of birth or Alaska Driver License number, and your telephone number. Step 2: Provide payment. There is a $10 fee charged to access Alaska driving records. Step 3: Note in your request whether the request is for an Alaska background check for employment, insurance, or personal information so that you will be sent the proper documents.

For additional information regarding Alaska driving records, you can contact the office using the information below:

State of Alaska
Division of Motor Vehicles
Attn: Research
1300 W. Benson Boulevard, Suite 200
Anchorage, AK 99503

Resource links
Alaska Driving Record Information
Request Form

Additional Resources

Alaska Sexual Offender Registry
Alaska Attorney General