College Alaska Divorce Decree Records

College divorce decree records are on file at the Fairbanks Superior Court, the court that covers the Fairbanks North Star Borough and Alaska's Fourth Judicial District. College is a census-designated place adjacent to Fairbanks, and like all unincorporated communities in the borough, divorce and dissolution cases for College residents are filed and stored at the Fairbanks courthouse at 101 Lacey Street. You can search College divorce records online using CourtView, Alaska's free public case access system, or by contacting the Fairbanks clerk's office directly. This page walks you through both approaches and explains how to get copies of a divorce decree.

Fairbanks North Star Borough Handles College Records

College is a census-designated place within the Fairbanks North Star Borough, located just west of the City of Fairbanks. It does not have its own court, city government, or clerk's office. All divorce case files for College residents are maintained by the Alaska Court System at the Fairbanks Superior Court. The borough government itself does not keep divorce records.

The Fairbanks North Star Borough has a single Superior Court that handles all divorce and dissolution cases across the entire borough. That court is in Fairbanks at 101 Lacey Street. College cases go there along with all other cases from across the Fourth Judicial District. All Court filings from College carry the 4FA prefix, the same as Fairbanks and other communities in the district. There is no distinction in the case numbering system between city residents and those in unincorporated areas like College.

Fairbanks Superior Court

The Fairbanks Superior Court at 101 Lacey Street is the court of record for all College divorce and dissolution cases. It handles contested divorces, uncontested dissolutions, and all related family law matters. The clerk's office processes copy requests by phone, in person, by mail, by fax, and by email. In-person service is fastest when you bring the case number. Mail and email requests require more lead time.

The main customer service line is (907) 452-9277. For divorce and civil case questions, call (907) 452-9267. Records requests go to fax (907) 452-9330 or email 4FArecords@akcourts.gov. The Fairbanks court directory lists all current contacts and department lines. College divorce cases use the 4FA prefix. A case number follows the format 4FA-YY-#####CI, where YY is the two-digit year. Cases from before 1995 may use the DR or DV suffix instead of CI.

Note: Form TF-311 FBKS is specific to Fairbanks. Use that form, not the generic TF-311, when requesting College divorce decree records.

The Fairbanks Superior Court directory page lists current phone numbers, department contacts, fax lines, and email addresses for the court that holds all College divorce decree records.

Check the directory before contacting the Fairbanks courthouse to confirm you have the right number for the type of request you are making.

How to Find College Divorce Decree Records

CourtView is the right place to start. Go to records.courts.alaska.gov and search by party name or 4FA case number. CourtView is Alaska's statewide public case access system and includes all Superior Courts, including Fairbanks. Enter the last name first for name searches. The system shows the case type, filing date, party names, and a full docket of events. The search is free and does not require an account.

CourtView returns case index information and docket entries. It does not provide access to actual court documents. To get a copy of a College divorce decree, submit form TF-311 FBKS to the Fairbanks clerk. Including the 4FA case number from CourtView avoids the $30 per hour research fee that the court charges when no case number is provided. If you do not have the number, give the clerk both parties' names and the approximate year of filing. They can locate most cases from that information.

Pre-1990 records are not in CourtView. For those older cases, the Fairbanks clerk has paper index cards. Contact them by phone or email and ask what is available for the year in question. Processing time for older records may be longer than for recent cases.

The Fairbanks North Star court portal links to CourtView, the Fairbanks court directory, and copy request instructions for College divorce decree records filed at the Fairbanks Superior Court.

Reviewing the court portal before submitting a records request helps ensure you use the correct form and include all required information for the Fairbanks clerk.

Requesting Copies of a College Divorce Decree

The Fairbanks Superior Court uses Alaska's statewide fee schedule for all copy requests. Plain copies are $5 for the first page and $3 for each page after. Certified copies cost $10 for the first page and $3 for each additional page. When the clerk must search for a case without a case number, a research fee of $30 per hour applies. These fees are uniform across all Alaska courts.

Submit form TF-311 FBKS with both parties' full names, the year the case was filed, the case number if you have it, and whether you need plain or certified copies. You can submit by email to 4FArecords@akcourts.gov, by fax to (907) 452-9330, by mail, or in person at 101 Lacey Street. In-person visits with a case number are served the same day. Mail and email requests take longer to process. For copy fee waivers, submit form TF-920 along with your request. The court reviews income and circumstances before deciding whether to grant the waiver.

What a College Divorce Decree Contains

A final divorce decree from the Fairbanks Superior Court is the legal order that dissolves the marriage. It names both spouses, states the date the marriage ended, and sets out all terms set by the court or agreed to by the parties. Cases without children use form DR-806. Cases with children use form DR-805, which includes a parenting plan, a custody and visitation schedule, and a child support order.

The decree covers how marital property and debts are divided. If spousal support was part of the case, the decree specifies the amount and term. A name change ordered by the court is included in the decree and serves as legal proof of that change when updating ID, government records, and financial accounts. The decree is the primary document institutions require to process changes after a divorce.

Standard divorce decrees from the Fairbanks court are public record and accessible to anyone who submits a valid copy request. Sealed cases, adoption matters, juvenile records, and certain protective proceedings are restricted. The clerk can tell you whether a specific file is accessible before you submit a formal request.

Divorce and Dissolution in College Alaska

Alaska gives spouses two legal paths to end a marriage. A dissolution is the uncontested option. Both spouses agree on all issues before filing. It is faster and costs less. A divorce is contested. One party files and the other responds, with a judge deciding any remaining disputes. Both options produce a final decree signed by a Fairbanks Superior Court judge.

The right forms depend on whether children are involved. For dissolution without children, use DR-100. With children, file DR-105. For contested divorce without children, use DR-820. With children, use DR-815. All forms are available on the Alaska Court System forms page. Step-by-step instructions are at the Family Law Self-Help Center.

Alaska requires a minimum 30-day wait after filing before a judge can issue the final decree. The governing statutes are in Alaska Statutes Title 25, Chapter 24 (AS 25.24). Filing fees range from $250 to $300. Use form TF-920 to apply for a fee waiver if needed.

Legal Help for College Residents

College residents can access the Alaska Family Law Self-Help Center for free help with divorce and dissolution paperwork. The center provides form packets and a helpline for procedural questions. It does not provide legal advice on contested matters, but it can help you understand what forms to file and how the process works.

Alaska Law Help has written guides on divorce, dissolution, property, custody, and support under Alaska law. For College residents who need an attorney, the Alaska Bar Association runs a referral service. Legal Aid Services of Alaska handles family law for income-qualified clients. College's proximity to Fairbanks means there are multiple family law attorneys nearby who handle both contested and uncontested cases.

Nearby Cities

These Fairbanks North Star Borough communities also file divorce cases through the Fairbanks Superior Court.