How to Look Up Eviction Records in Alaska 2026

Where to Search Alaska Eviction Records

In Alaska, a forcible entry and detainer (eviction) case is filed with and decided by the District Court or Superior Court, and the record of that case is held by the Alaska Court System rather than by a county recorder. Because Alaska runs a unified court system, you do not have to drive from courthouse to courthouse or guess which borough holds the file. Almost everything is reachable through one statewide tool, CourtView Public Access, which lets anyone search cases by party name across the state.

That single-portal setup makes Alaska one of the easier states to research an eviction in. The harder part is interpretation. Alaska has no statutory right to expunge or seal an eviction record, so a case that was filed years ago can still surface in a name search. For a landlord screening an applicant, or a renter trying to understand what a prospective landlord will see, knowing how to read that record matters as much as finding it.

How to look up an Alaska eviction record

Start with CourtView Public Access, the Alaska Court System's statewide case-search tool. Because the court system is unified, a single name search reaches eviction cases filed in any District Court or Superior Court across the state, so you do not need to know which borough or city the case was filed in. Search by the tenant's or landlord's name, then open the matching case to view the docket, parties, filings, and the disposition.

If you need a paper version for a screening file, a lease dispute, or a court matter, you can request copies from the clerk. Certified copies in Alaska run $0.25 per page. For older files that predate the online index or that were sealed by a judge in an individual case, contact the clerk of the District Court or Superior Court directly, since not every historical record is mirrored online.

How to read a result: a filing is not a judgment

The single most common mistake is treating any hit in CourtView as proof the tenant lost. It is not. A filing is only an allegation; the judgment is the disposition, and you must read the disposition line before drawing any conclusion. An eviction case can be dismissed, settled, decided for the tenant, or resolved when the renter cured the default and stayed.

When you open a case, look past the case caption to the outcome. Check who prevailed, whether a money judgment was entered, and whether the case was dismissed or stipulated. A dismissed or tenant-favorable case says something very different about an applicant than a possession judgment with a balance owed. Reading only the fact that a case exists, and acting on it, is both unfair and legally risky.

Expungement and sealing: what it means for screening

Alaska has no statute that gives tenants a right to expunge or seal an eviction record. Unlike states with a dedicated record-clearing law, an Alaska eviction generally stays in the public index, which is why old cases keep appearing in CourtView name searches. Sealing happens only in limited, case-by-case situations at a judge's discretion, not as a routine remedy.

For landlords, that permanence raises the screening stakes. Tenant-screening reports are governed by the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), which limits how stale records are reported and requires accuracy, adverse-action notices, and a chance to dispute. Do not deny an applicant based on a record a court has sealed or on a mere filing. Verify the disposition in CourtView before you rely on a screening hit, and document your basis for any adverse decision.

The tenant's side: limiting the damage

Because Alaska offers no general expungement path, a renter usually cannot have an eviction wiped from CourtView Public Access simply because time has passed. The most realistic steps are correcting the record rather than erasing it. If a case shows the wrong outcome, was dismissed, or was decided in your favor, ask the clerk of the District Court or Superior Court to confirm the disposition is accurate on the docket.

You also have rights at the screening stage. Under the FCRA you can request the tenant-screening report a landlord used, dispute inaccurate or outdated entries with the screening company, and receive notice if a record caused a denial. Keeping your own copy of a dismissal or stipulation, available for $0.25 per page, lets you hand a prospective landlord the full story instead of letting a bare filing speak for you.

Step-by-Step: How to Search Alaska Eviction Records

1. Go to CourtView Public Access. Open https://records.courts.alaska.gov/eaccess in your browser.
2. Search by party name. Enter the prospective tenant's full legal name (last name, first name) as a defendant/respondent. Try name variations including maiden names.
3. Filter by case type. Select eviction, forcible detainer, unlawful detainer, or summary possession as the case type depending on the court's terminology.
4. Review the disposition. Identify whether the case resulted in a judgment for the landlord (eviction), dismissal (tenant won or case settled), or is still pending. A filing alone does not mean the tenant was evicted.
5. Check the filing date. Consider how old the record is, most tenant-screening best practices recommend discounting records older than 5-7 years.
6. Request certified copies if needed. For a certified copy of the court record, contact the District Court or Superior Court clerk's office directly. Fees are typically $0.25/page.

This page is maintained by the Eviction Risk Map research team using public information from the Alaska Court System, which operates CourtView Public Access for statewide case searches; Alaska has no eviction-record expungement statute, so no citation is provided. Last reviewed June 2026. This is general information, not legal advice; consult a licensed Alaska attorney or the clerk of the District Court or Superior Court about a specific case.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I look up an eviction record in Alaska?

Search CourtView Public Access, the Alaska Court System's statewide case-search tool. Because Alaska uses a unified court system, one name search reaches eviction (forcible entry and detainer) cases filed in any District Court or Superior Court statewide. Open the matching case to view the docket and, importantly, the disposition. For certified paper copies or older files, contact the clerk of the court directly.

Are Alaska eviction records public?

Yes. Eviction cases heard in the District Court or Superior Court are public records and are searchable statewide through CourtView Public Access. Anyone can search by party name. A judge may seal a particular file in limited circumstances, but the default is that the case and its docket are open to the public.

Can a tenant expunge an eviction in Alaska?

Generally no. Alaska has no statutory right to expunge or seal an eviction record, so most cases remain in the public index indefinitely. Sealing occurs only in narrow, judge-discretion situations. A renter's best practical move is to make sure the disposition is accurate, especially if the case was dismissed or decided in the tenant's favor, and to dispute inaccurate screening reports under the FCRA.

How much does a certified copy of an Alaska eviction record cost?

Certified copies from the Alaska Court System run $0.25 per page. You can request them from the clerk of the District Court or Superior Court that handled the case. Many docket details are viewable for free online through CourtView Public Access; the per-page fee applies to certified paper copies you order from the clerk.

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Court portal information sourced from the Alaska court administrative office official website. Expungement laws from published Alaska statutes (see citations above). Last updated August 28, 2026. For informational purposes only, not legal advice.