Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Alaska Free Public Divorce Records

By Ben Kingsley


Alaska, typically referred to as the last frontier, is undoubtedly the largest state in the United States as far as the land area is concerned, with more than 600 thousand square miles. The state is more than two times bigger than Texas. However, its population is only around 700 thousand, which is not much in relation to its size. Yet, the amount of Alaska marriage records being processed here each year is still quite impressive, considering that the state began documenting vital records way back in 1913, more or less than a year since it was established as an organized territory.

Alaska is home to a diverse group of land and sea animals. The sceneries alone are quite breathtaking, which is perfect for marriage ceremonies. But like any other state in the country, births, deaths, marriages and divorces do happen regularly, especially in the largest city in the state, Anchorage. The Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics is responsible for the proper treatment of all vital records, which includes birth, death and fetal death, marriage and divorce data, as well as any reports of adoption.

Under the laws of the state, vital records are confidential. Only direct family members are allowed to acquire certified copies of such documents. In the subject of marriage records, free public marriage records are only accessible by the public when the said records are at least 50 years old. A hundred if birth records are concerned. Other vital records such as death and divorce certificates take 50 years as well before they can be available to the general population.

Assuming that the Alaska marriage records you need are already open to the public, there are several ways you can gain access to these documents. To get a certified copy of the record, you can visit the Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics' official website. There you will find a downloadable PDF document, which will serve as a request form. You will also find instructions on how to properly acquire the said records, and a list of application requirements to ensure that your request will be processed.

For those who are seeing the website for the first time, it might come across as a bit tedious, especially with the list of requirements and instructions. But this is actually part of the protocol that helps to ensure the proper treatment of the records. Keep in mind that the office is responsible for these documents, so they have to be certain that they are giving access to such sensitive documents to the right individuals to avoid any misuse or mishandling of the said records.

In the following years since the Internet became available, a number of marriage data search websites and commercial record providers started to gain prominence among Internet users. This type of online information service has essentially made accessing free public marriage records a lot more efficient. The database that most of these providers have is quite impressive as far as comprehensiveness and accuracy is concerned. A one-time fee is all you need. And you can start looking for marriage records once you adjust the parameters of your search. It's risk-free, problem-free, easy to navigate and practical. Best value for your dollar.




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