After a loved one passes away, obtaining a death certificate is one of the most important steps that needs to be taken. This document is crucial for arranging the funeral, carrying out organ donation, executing the will, and other such actions.
The process of obtaining a death certificate varies from state to state and even from county to county. To make the process easier, we have compiled the information you need to obtain a death certificate based on your location.
In Alaska, you can order a death certificate online, in person, by fax, or by mail.
1. Online: Alaska accepts online orders of death certificates through VitalChek, an independent third-party company. Click here to visit their webpage for Alaska.
2. By Mail: First, download and complete the application for an Alaska death certificate.
Send the application with payment proof of ID to:
Health Analytics and Vital Records
P.O. Box 110675
Juneau, Alaska 99811-0675
3. In Person (Anchorage and Juneau Only): Fill out the form above and submit it in person to either of the two Alaska Vital Records Offices in Anchorage and Juneau, located at:
Alaska Vital Records Office – JUNEAU
5441 Commercial Blvd.
Juneau, AK 99801
OR
Alaska Vital Records Office – ANCHORAGE
3901 Old Seward Hwy, Ste. 101
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
