Alaska Birth Certificates From Alaska Health Analytics & Vital Records Section

Alaska Birth Certificate Types

Only one type of birth certificate is available in this state.

Regular Birth Certificate - Certified copies of birth certificates may be used for practically all legal purposes, including proof of citizenship, school enrollment, personal identification, passports, social security, and employment. Birth certificates are available for all births that took place from 1913 to the present.

Who Can Receive A Copy?

Under Alaska law, vital records are strictly confidential until they are released as public records. For birth certificates, this only happens after 100 years from the date of birth. However, the following people may obtain copies of birth certificates after providing legal documentation and paying the corresponding fees:

The registrant (name on the birth certificate) if over age 14

Parents on the birth record

Legal guardian (with guardianship papers)

Third-party requests with a notarized letter of consent for the release of information from the registrant or legal guardian

Attorneys & government agencies provided they have a letter on their letterhead indicating who they represent and why the record is needed. They must also provide supporting documentation to substantiate their claim further.

Alaska Vital Statistics Agency Information

Alaska Health Analytics & Vital Records Section

The Alaska Health Analytics & Vital Records Section is in charge of administering vital records for all events that took place in the state of Alaska. Included in these vital records are data from births, deaths, fetal deaths, divorces, marriages, along with reports of paternity, adoption, and amendments. You can order copies of all these from Instant Vital Records for quicker delivery.

Notice: It is in Instant Vital Records’ best interest to provide you with accurate and up-to-date information on this site, but state agency information and policies may change without notice. Instant Vital Records makes no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding accuracy, adequacy, completeness, reliability, or usefulness of any information, nor do we assume the liability of such information.