Hyder, Alaska Public Records

About Hyder public records

Law enforcement in Hyder is overseen by the local authorities, primarily the Alaska State Troopers, as the town does not have a dedicated police department. Arrest records and criminal records are maintained at the state level, with public access available through the Alaska Department of Public Safety. Residents seeking public records can do so under the Alaska Public Records Act, The Alaska Division of Vital Statistics (Department of Health and Social Services) is the primary resource for obtaining vital records, including birth, death, and marriage certificates (website). Because Hyder is an unincorporated community in the Unorganized Borough, there is no local property-assessment office; the Alaska Superior Court, First Judicial District handles civil and criminal court filings for the area.

The state elections office serving local voters is the Alaska Division of Elections, located at 1900 First Ave, Ketchikan, AK 99901. Their phone number is (907) 228-6605, and their website is elections.alaska.gov. Vital records for Hyder, Alaska, including birth, marriage, and death certificates, are maintained by the Alaska Division of Vital Statistics (Department of Health and Social Services). Residents and researchers can request certified copies by visiting dhss.alaska.gov or contacting the office directly at 907-465-3391.