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There is a $200 filing fee for changing a person's name, whether a child or adult. If the person is changing their name after marriage or divorce, there is no filing fee. The individual can use their respective marriage or divorce certificate as evidence.

Requesting Copies of Case Files or Documents Requests for copies of case files should be submitted to the records department or clerk of court where the case was filed. You may submit your request in person, by email, fax, or mail to the court.

Courts in the State of Alaska are state agencies, and as such, court records are accessible to the general public unless the law specifies otherwise. As stipulated by the Supreme Court of Alaska, access to court records is a fundamental right of both the State's citizens and residents.

There are three ways to look at court records: Go to the courthouse and ask to look at paper records. Go to the courthouse and look at electronic court records. If your court offers it, look at electronic records over the internet. This is called “remote access.”

I just got married, how do I change my last name? There is no provision on an Alaska marriage license to specify your married name on your marriage certificate. If you want to change your name after marriage, request a certified copy of your marriage certificate from the Bureau of Vital Statistics.

Requests should be submitted to the clerk of court where the case was filed. You may submit your request in person or by mail to the court. A complete list of Alaska Court System contact information is available at: http://courts.alaska.gov/courtdir/index.htm.

Alaska law requires that name changes are done in Alaska Superior Court. A petition for a name change must be filed with the Court and approved by a Judge. The Alaska Court System provides form packets, with instructions, to petition for a name change.

You may also contact the Alaska Court System at 907-274-8611 or you can look up your case status in “COURTVIEW” on the court website. You can determine your next court date by viewing the DOCKETS tab.