Find Juneau Divorce Decree Records

Juneau divorce decree records are maintained at the Juneau Superior Court, the court that handles all divorce and dissolution cases for the City and Borough of Juneau and Alaska's First Judicial District. If you are searching for a Juneau divorce decree, need a copy of a final order, or want to verify the details of a past case, the clerk's office at 123 4th Street is where you start. Alaska's free online search system, CourtView, also lets you look up Juneau divorce cases by name or case number from any device. This page explains how to search, what records you can get, how to request copies, and what the decree document contains.

Juneau City and Borough Divorce Records

Juneau is both Alaska's state capital and a unified city and borough. The City and Borough of Juneau does not keep divorce records. Like all Alaska communities, divorce case files are held by the Alaska Court System, not the local government. Residents of Juneau file and access divorce decrees through the Juneau Superior Court, which serves as the seat of the First Judicial District.

The First Judicial District covers all of Southeast Alaska, including communities such as Sitka, Ketchikan, Haines, Skagway, Wrangell, Petersburg, and Yakutat. Juneau is the administrative hub for this district. If you filed a divorce in Juneau, the 1JU case prefix identifies your file. That prefix stays with the case permanently and is how the court indexes it in both its physical files and in CourtView.

Juneau Superior Court

The Juneau Superior Court is located in the Dimond Court Building at 123 4th Street. It is the primary court for all civil, family, and criminal matters in Southeast Alaska. Divorce and dissolution cases for Juneau residents are filed here. The clerk's office handles all copy requests for Juneau divorce decree records.

Court hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. The main customer service line is (907) 463-4700. Copy requests can be faxed to (907) 463-3788 or emailed to 1JUmailbox@akcourts.gov. In-person visits with a case number ready are typically served the same day. Mail and email requests take longer. The Juneau Superior Court directory has the full list of contacts and services available at this location.

Juneau divorce cases use the 1JU prefix. A case number looks like 1JU-YY-#####CI, where YY is the two-digit year and CI marks it as a civil case. Divorces filed before 1995 may carry the older DR or DV suffixes instead of CI. Knowing the format helps when you search CourtView or provide information to the clerk.

Note: Verify the court's holiday schedule before planning an in-person visit to the Juneau courthouse.

The Juneau Superior Court directory lists the current phone numbers, fax lines, email contacts, and hours for the court that holds all Juneau divorce decree filings.

Use this directory page to confirm you have the right contact before mailing or faxing a copy request to the Juneau clerk.

How to Search Juneau Divorce Records

Alaska's CourtView system is the best place to start. Go to records.courts.alaska.gov and search by name or case number. CourtView covers all Superior Courts in Alaska, including Juneau. Enter the last name first when searching by party name. The results show case type, file date, party names, and docket activity. You do not need an account. The search is free.

CourtView gives you case index information and docket entries, but it does not let you view or download actual documents. To get copies of the Juneau divorce decree, you have to submit a request to the clerk's office. Having the case number from CourtView speeds up the process. Without a case number, the clerk can still search for you, but a $30 per hour research fee applies. Including both parties' names and the approximate year of filing helps narrow things down quickly.

For cases filed before 1990, records exist only on paper index cards and may not appear in CourtView. For those files, contact the Juneau clerk directly and ask about the paper index system. Staff can advise on what they have and how to request it.

All copy requests should be submitted on the standard court form. Download it from the Alaska Court System forms page. Submit by mail, fax, email, or in person. The Juneau courthouse accepts all four methods.

The Juneau court records search page gives access to CourtView, copy request instructions, and the Juneau Superior Court contact details for anyone searching Juneau divorce decrees.

This resource helps you confirm what search options are available before submitting a formal copy request to the Juneau clerk's office.

Getting Copies of a Juneau Divorce Decree

The Juneau Superior Court charges fees set by the Alaska Court System. Plain copies are $5 for the first page and $3 for each page after that. Certified copies cost $10 for the first page and $3 for each additional page. If no case number is provided and the clerk must search for a record, the research fee is $30 per hour. These are standard Alaska court fees that apply statewide.

Submit your request in person, by mail, by fax, or by email. Include the full legal names of both parties, the approximate year the case was filed, the case number if you have it, and whether you need plain or certified copies. Plain copies work for most personal uses. Certified copies are often needed for legal filings, loan applications, or government records changes. In-person requests with a case number on hand are handled the same day. Mail and email requests to Juneau take several weeks to process.

If you cannot pay the fees, form TF-920 is the fee waiver application. You can get it from the court forms page. Submit it with your copy request. The Juneau court will review your income and decide whether fees can be reduced or waived entirely.

Juneau residents can also request a divorce certificate from the Alaska Department of Health if they only need a brief document confirming the divorce occurred. That certificate, separate from the full court decree, is available through Alaska Vital Records for $30 for the first copy.

What a Juneau Divorce Decree Contains

A final divorce decree from the Juneau Superior Court is the binding court order that ends the marriage. It names both spouses, states the dissolution date, and sets out all terms agreed to or ordered by the court. In cases without children, form DR-806 is the decree document. In cases with children, form DR-805 applies and includes a parenting plan, custody arrangement, and child support order.

The decree addresses property division and how any marital debts are allocated. If spousal support was part of the case, the decree states the amount and how long it runs. A Juneau divorce decree can also include a name change. If a name change was granted by the court, the decree itself serves as legal proof of that change when updating identification documents, Social Security records, or financial accounts.

Standard Juneau divorce decrees are public records. Sealed cases, records involving adoption, juvenile matters, and certain protection proceedings are restricted. The clerk's office can tell you whether a specific case is accessible before you submit a formal request.

Juneau Vital Records Office

Juneau is home to one of the two Alaska Vital Records offices. The Juneau office is located at 5441 Commercial Boulevard, Juneau AK 99801, phone (907) 465-3391. If you need a divorce certificate rather than the full court decree, this is where to go. The certificate is a one-page summary that shows who divorced, when, and in which court. It is not the same as the court decree and does not include property or custody terms.

Divorce certificates are available for cases registered with Vital Records after 1950. The fee is $30 for the first copy and $25 for each additional copy ordered at the same time. Processing for walk-in and mail orders varies. The Alaska Vital Records offices do not accept email orders. You can also order online through VitalChek with expedited 2-3 week processing. More information is at health.alaska.gov.

The Alaska Vital Records ordering page covers how to request a Juneau divorce certificate, acceptable ID, fees, and the Juneau office location at 5441 Commercial Boulevard.

If you need a brief confirmation of a divorce rather than the full court decree, the Juneau Vital Records office is the right place to start.

Divorce and Dissolution Process in Juneau

Alaska law gives spouses two ways to end a marriage. A dissolution is uncontested. Both parties must agree on all terms before filing, including property, debts, and any custody arrangements. A divorce is contested. One party files a complaint and the other responds. Juneau's Superior Court handles both types. The end result in either case is a final decree signed by a Superior Court judge.

For a dissolution without children, file form DR-100. With children, use DR-105. For a contested divorce without children, file DR-820. With children, file DR-815. All forms are on the Alaska Court System forms page. The Family Law Self-Help Center has packets and instructions for each type. Alaska requires a minimum 30-day wait after filing before a judge can sign the final decree.

The applicable statutes are in Alaska Statutes Title 25, Chapter 24 (AS 25.24). Grounds for divorce include incompatibility of temperament, willful desertion, cruelty, felony conviction, and habitual drunkenness. Filing fees run $250 to $300. Fee waivers are available through form TF-920.

Legal Resources for Juneau Divorce Cases

The Alaska Family Law Self-Help Center is a free resource for Juneau residents navigating divorce and dissolution. It offers form packets, written guides, and a helpline staffed by court employees who can answer questions about procedure. They do not give legal advice on the merits of a case, but they can help you understand what forms to file and in what order.

Alaska Law Help has plain-language guides on all aspects of divorce under Alaska law, including property division, spousal support, and custody. For Juneau residents who need an attorney, the Alaska Bar Association maintains a referral service. Legal Aid Services of Alaska covers family law matters for qualified low-income clients. Juneau, as the state capital, also has a number of experienced family law attorneys in private practice who handle both straightforward dissolutions and complex contested divorces.

Nearby Cities

These Southeast Alaska cities are also served by the First Judicial District for divorce case filings.