Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos for people arrested in Matanuska-Susitna Borough are typically available through the Mat-Su

To obtain a criminal background check in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, you should contact the Alaska Department of Public Safety, Criminal Records and Identification Bureau. You can request a background check by submitting fingerprints and the appropriate forms. The process may require a fee and can be initiated online or by visiting a local law enforcement office for assistance.

You can look up sex offenders in Matanuska-Susitna Borough by accessing the Alaska Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Alaska Department of Public Safety and provides information about registered sex offenders, including their location and offense details. The registry is available online and can be searched by name, address, or other identifying information.

Voter registration in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is managed through the Alaska Division of Elections in coordination with the Mat-Su Borough Clerk's Office, Elections Division at 350 East Dahlia Avenue, Palmer (907) 861-8689). You can register online at voterregistration.alaska.gov or submit a paper application by mail or in person, with the deadline being 30 days before any election. Alaska offers automatic absentee ballot requests for voters who wish to receive ballots by mail for all elections. Once registered, you can verify your status and find your polling place through the Alaska Division of Elections website.

Property records for Matanuska-Susitna Borough are maintained by the Borough Recorder's Office and Borough Assessor at 350 East Dahlia Avenue, Palmer (907) 861-8680 for Recorder, 907-861-8611 for Assessor). Free online property searches are available through the borough's CAMA system at propaccess.matsugov.us, where you can search by owner name, address, or parcel number to view assessed values, property characteristics, sales history, and tax information. For recorded document images including deeds, mortgages, and liens, the borough uses the Alaska Remote Encoding Center system, which requires a subscription, though documents can be viewed in person at the Recorder's Office for free. The borough's GIS portal at gis.matsugov.us provides additional mapping and zoning information.

Birth and death certificates for Matanuska-Susitna Borough residents are issued by the Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics, not the borough directly. You can order certified copies through the state office at 5441 Commercial Boulevard, Juneau, by visiting the Anchorage office at 825 L Street, or online through VitalChek at alaska.gov. The fee is $30 for the first certified copy and $25 for additional copies ordered simultaneously, with processing times of 4-6 weeks for mail requests and 2-3 weeks for online orders. You must provide valid photo identification and proof of relationship, as only immediate family members and legal representatives can obtain certified vital records under Alaska law.

Business entity records for Alaska are maintained by the state Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, with a free searchable database at commerce.alaska.gov covering all registered corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and trade names. Local business licenses and personal property declarations in Mat-Su Borough are administered through the Borough Assessor Business Personal Property section at 350 East Dahlia Avenue, Palmer (907) 861-8614). The Mat-Su Borough Clerk's Office (907) 861-8689) maintains certain local business registration records. For building permits and zoning approvals, contact the Mat-Su Borough Planning and Land Use Department at 907-861-8625.