Alaska, Aleutians West County
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Unalaska Police Department at 29 Safety Way, open around the clock, runs police, the communications center dispatching police, fire and EMS, and the community jail. Phone 907-581-1233.
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Unalaska City Clerk at 43 Raven Way runs elections, keeps official records, answers public records requests, issues business licenses and handles property and sales tax collection. Phone 907-581-1251.
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Alaska DPS Criminal Records and Identification Bureau checks: $20 name-based or $35 fingerprint state searches, $47 with a national search; any person may get conviction and current offender information.
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Alaska Department of Natural Resources search for ownership, land use and authorizations on state land and water, with links into federal BLM records such as ACRES case files, master title plats and surveys.
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Open to the public since 1972, the Alaska State Archives keeps permanent government records on the history of Alaska, runs a research center for visitors and publishes a fee schedule for its services.
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Federal bankruptcy court for Alaska. Debtors can get court notices by email free through DeBN, and people filing Chapter 7 or 13 without a lawyer can prepare a petition online with eSR.
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Official site of the Alaska judiciary, with case and payment search, court forms, a family law self help center, appellate filings, slip opinions and court closure notices.
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Alaska Department of Health office issuing certified birth, death, marriage, divorce and adoption records. Order at the Anchorage or Juneau office, by mail or fax, or through VitalChek; email and phone orders are refused.
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Alaska VINE lookup of custody status for offenders held in Alaska, with sign up for status notices. Court hearing notices are a separate registration.
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Alaska Bureau of Investigation clearinghouse that tracks every reported missing person case in the state, for children and adults, and links Alaska cases into national missing person databases.
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Alaska Department of Public Safety registry, searchable by name or address, with a map, a list of all records, a list of non compliant offenders and printable registration forms.
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Census Bureau profile of Unalaska city, Alaska: a 2020 Census count of 4,254 residents, with American Community Survey estimates on income, education, jobs, housing and health coverage.
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Local record guide
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The Unalaska Police Department is key to maintaining public safety and managing law enforcement in the area. Residents of Unalaska seeking access to public records can use the Alaska Public Records Act, which handles the request process for various documents. Property records can be accessed through the Aleutians West Borough Assessor, while court records are maintained by the Aleutians West County Superior Court.
Early voting and absentee options are available for all elections. Alaska functions as a vote-by-mail state for many participants, any registered voter can request an absentee ballot through the online portal at www.elections.alaska.gov or by contacting the Division of Elections at (866) 952-8683.
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To register to vote in Unalaska, Alaska, residents can register online through the Alaska Division of Elections website, by mail, or in person at the Aleutians West County elections office. Alaska requires voters to be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and residents of the state. The registration deadline is typically 30 days before an election. Voters can verify their registration status and find polling locations through the Alaska Division of Elections voter lookup tool. For local municipal elections in Unalaska, contact the Aleutians West County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.
Property records for Unalaska, Alaska are maintained by the Aleutians West Borough Assessor's Office and the Aleutians West County Alaska State Recorder's Office. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within Aleutians West County, including parcels in Unalaska. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Aleutians West County Alaska State Recorder's Office maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements. Many Alaska counties provide online property record searches through their county websites. The Aleutians West County Treasurer handles property tax payments and tax sale information.
Birth, death, and marriage records for Unalaska, Alaska residents are available through both county and state offices. The Alaska Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, located in Juneau, maintains statewide vital records and can issue certified copies of birth and death certificates for events occurring anywhere in Alaska. Orders can be placed online, by mail, or in person. Locally, the Aleutians West County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Aleutians West County. Birth and death certificates may also be available through local vital records offices. Requestors typically need to provide valid photo identification and proof of their relationship to the person named on the record. Processing times and fees vary by office and record type.
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