About Valdez

Valdez, Alaska is a city in Valdez Cordova County, Alaska. This page consolidates verified public records resources for Valdez, including law enforcement, court, vital, property, and government records.

Public Records & Services in Valdez

Valdez Public Records Directory

Search county, state, and federal government records serving Valdez, Alaska.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Fingerprinting Services
Fingerprinting services for Valdez, Alaska residents are available through the local police department and authorized third-party providers in the local county. Fingerprinting is commonly required for background checks, professional licensing, employment screening, and immigration applications. Contact the Valdez Police Department or the local county Sheriff's Office for scheduling, fees, and required documentation. The Alaska Attorney General or state police may also process fingerprint-based background checks.
To register to vote in Valdez, Alaska, residents can register online through the Alaska Division of Elections's website, by mail, or in person at the Chugach 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's voter lookup tool. For local municipal elections in Valdez, contact the Chugach County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.
Vital records for Valdez, Valdez Cordova County, Alaska including birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage licenses are maintained by the Valdez Cordova County Clerk-Recorder and the Alaska Department of Health Vital Records office. Certified copies can be requested online, by mail, or in person. Fees and identification requirements apply.
The Alaska sex offender registry is publicly accessible online through the Alaska State Police website. You can search by name, address, zip code, or city to find registered sex offenders near Valdez. Registered offenders are required by law to update their address information regularly with local law enforcement.
Public records in Valdez, Alaska are managed by multiple agencies: the Valdez City Clerk (municipal records, ordinances), the Valdez Cordova County Clerk of Court (court records), the Valdez Cordova Borough Assessor (property records), the Valdez Cordova County Sheriff (arrest and inmate records), and the Alaska vital records office (birth, death, marriage). All operate under the Alaska Public Records Act.