Petersburg Borough, AK Public Records
Petersburg Borough has an estimated population of 3,436 (2024) across 2,901 square miles of land. In Alaska, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the state Recorder's Office (Alaska Department of Natural Resources) for each recording district. Court cases are handled by the Alaska Court System; use the official links below to find the courthouse and clerk for Petersburg Borough.
📍 Petersburg Borough at a Glance
| Population (2024 est.) | 3,436 Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Land area | 2,901 sq mi Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Largest community | KupreanofPopulation 19 (2024 est.) |
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🏛️ Courthouse & Records Offices in Petersburg Borough, AK
These are the main offices to visit in person in Petersburg Borough: the Trial Court clerk for court case files. Details come from official state and court directories; hours and services can change, so call or check the official website before you go. Anything the official source does not list is marked “Not stated”.
⚖️ Petersburg Trial Courts (Superior and District Court)
| Address | 17 North Nordic Drive, Petersburg, AK 99833 |
| Directions | Get directions ↗ |
| Phone | (907) 772-3824 |
| Hours | Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:30 p.m |
| Records available | Alaska Superior Court and District Court case records (civil, criminal, family, probate, small claims) |
| Good to know | Alaska trial courts are organized by location rather than by borough; this is the court location serving this area. |
| Official website | courts.alaska.gov |
| Sources | courts.alaska.gov/…/1pe.htm ↗ |
| Last verified | October 17, 2026 |
⚖️ Criminal Records in Petersburg Borough, AK
Criminal case records for Petersburg Borough are kept by the court that heard each case. In Alaska, felony cases are heard in Superior Court and misdemeanors in District Court, which also handles first appearances and preliminary hearings in felony cases. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office of the court that heard the case. Source: courts.alaska.gov ↗
⚖️ Where to get criminal records for Petersburg Borough
| State court system | Alaska Court System |
🔍 Background Check in Petersburg Borough, AK
A people search for Petersburg Borough pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Petersburg Borough are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Petersburg Borough
| Sex offender registry | Alaska Sex Offender/Child Kidnapper Registry (Department of Public Safety) Source: sor.dps.alaska.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Alaska Court System |
📋 Arrest Records in Petersburg Borough, AK
Arrest and booking records for Petersburg Borough are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department or the Alaska State Troopers. Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
📋 Where to get arrest records for Petersburg Borough
| State court system | Alaska Court System |
🏛️ Court Records in Petersburg Borough, AK
Court records for Petersburg Borough include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Petersburg Borough, with addresses from the official Alaska Court System directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Petersburg Borough
| State court system | Alaska Court System |
🏠 Property Records in Petersburg Borough, AK
In Alaska, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the state Recorder's Office (Alaska Department of Natural Resources) for each recording district. Property tax assessments are kept by the borough or city assessor (in areas with no borough, there is no local property tax assessor).
🏠 Where to get property records for Petersburg Borough
| Land records | In Alaska, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the state Recorder's Office (Alaska Department of Natural Resources) for each recording district. |
📜 Vital Records in Petersburg Borough, AK
Certified birth and death certificates for Alaska are issued by the state Health Analytics and Vital Records section. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Alaska Department of Health – Health Analytics and Vital Records.
📜 Where to get vital records for Petersburg Borough
| State vital records office | Alaska Department of Health – Health Analytics and Vital Records Source: health.alaska.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Petersburg Borough, AK
The official sex offender registry for Petersburg Borough is maintained by the state. Search it directly — it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
🔒 Where to get sex offender registry for Petersburg Borough
| Official registry | Alaska Sex Offender/Child Kidnapper Registry (Department of Public Safety) Source: sor.dps.alaska.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Petersburg Borough, AK
Divorce cases in Alaska are heard by the Superior Court. The full divorce case file, including the final decree, is kept by the clerk of that court. Some state vital records offices also issue divorce certificates or verifications; check with the Alaska Department of Health – Health Analytics and Vital Records.
📄 Where to get divorce records for Petersburg Borough
| Divorce court | Divorce cases in Alaska are heard by the Superior Court. |
| State vital records office | Alaska Department of Health – Health Analytics and Vital Records Source: health.alaska.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Alaska Court System |
Largest Communities in Petersburg Borough
Kupreanof (19) 2024 population estimates, U.S. Census Bureau.