Eagle River Phone Directory
The Eagle River phone directory covers public office contacts for this community northeast of downtown Anchorage. Eagle River is part of the Municipality of Anchorage but has its own distinct identity and some separate community services. The Chugiak-Eagle River area has its own library, schools, and community council. Most government phone numbers connect to the same Anchorage municipal offices, but a few contacts are specific to the Eagle River area. This guide brings together the numbers that Eagle River residents use most, from the municipal clerk and court to police and records offices.
Eagle River Quick Facts
Eagle River Municipal Contacts
Eagle River falls under the Municipality of Anchorage. The main municipal number is (907) 343-4311. That line connects to the central switchboard and can route you to any city department. The mailing address for the municipality is P.O. Box 196650, Anchorage, AK 99519-6650.
The Municipal Clerk's Office manages all official city records, including meeting minutes, ordinances, and public records requests. The clerk's website has forms and instructions for submitting requests. Public records fall under the Alaska Public Records Act at AS 40.25.100. Any person has the right to inspect or copy records held by state and local agencies. Most requests get handled within 10 business days, though complex searches take longer.
The Municipality of Anchorage website lists every department with direct phone numbers. That page is helpful when you know which division you need and want to skip the switchboard.
Court Phone Directory for Eagle River
Eagle River residents use the Anchorage courts. The Anchorage Superior and District Courts are at 825 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501. Customer service: (907) 264-0514. This courthouse handles civil, criminal, family, and probate cases for the entire municipality. Court staff take questions about case status, hearing dates, and filings over the phone.
Online case searches are available through CourtView on the Alaska Court System website. You can look up cases by name, case number, or citation number. The system covers superior and district courts statewide. The appellate case management tool handles Supreme Court and Court of Appeals cases. For record requests by mail, contact the Anchorage court clerk directly. Court records are public under Alaska law. Sealed cases, juvenile matters, and some family law filings are exceptions. Jury service questions go through the court's main line.
Eagle River Police Phone Numbers
The Anchorage Police Department covers Eagle River. The main APD number is (907) 786-8900. Non-emergency calls: 311. Emergencies: 911. The Anchorage Police website has a full phone list for all divisions and units.
The Records Department at APD is at (907) 786-8600. That is where you call for copies of police reports, accident reports, and citation records. Citation payment: (907) 786-2429. The records manager: (907) 786-8616. Internal Affairs: (907) 729-7600. Training Center: (907) 343-6400. Recruiting: (907) 786-8811. The dispatch center handles both 911 and 311 calls for the entire municipality, including Eagle River and Chugiak.
Some Eagle River residents assume they need a different police number than Anchorage proper. They do not. APD serves the whole municipality under one command structure. Response times to Eagle River depend on patrol availability and call volume, but the dispatchers treat all areas of the municipality the same way.
Eagle River Phone Directory for Records
Property records in Eagle River go through two offices. The Municipality of Anchorage Assessor handles tax assessments, property values, and ownership data. Online searches let you look up parcels by name, address, or parcel number. Results include assessed value, tax history, subdivision info, and sales data.
For recorded documents like deeds, liens, and easements, the Alaska DNR Recorder's Office in Anchorage is the place to call. The office is at 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 108, Anchorage, AK 99501-3564, phone (907) 269-8876. Free searches are available at ALRIS. Recording fees run $20 for the first page and $5 for additional pages, set by AS 44.37.025.
Vital records go through the Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics. The State Archives holds historical records. Criminal history checks cost $20 through the DPS online portal.
Eagle River Directory Screenshots
The Municipality of Anchorage provides services for all communities in its boundaries, including Eagle River. Below is a look at the municipal information portal that serves the Eagle River area.
The municipal site breaks down department contacts and online services for residents across the municipality.
The Anchorage Police Department handles all law enforcement in Eagle River. Here is the police services contact page that lists divisions and direct lines.
Each APD division has a separate number so you can reach the right unit without going through dispatch first.
Legal and State Agency Contacts
The Office of the Municipal Attorney provides legal counsel to the Municipality of Anchorage. Phone: (907) 343-4545. This office does not represent private citizens. For personal legal matters, the Alaska Bar Association can provide referrals. The Alaska Department of Law has its main office in Anchorage at (907) 269-5100.
State agency contacts useful for Eagle River residents:
- Department of Public Safety: (907) 269-5511
- Department of Health: (907) 269-7800
- Department of Administration: (907) 465-2200
- Fish and Game: (907) 465-4100
- Natural Resources: (907) 269-8431
The Directory of State Officials has the full list of department contacts. The APRA resource page from the Department of Law explains public records access under Alaska law.
Nearby Cities and Contacts
Anchorage is the main city in the municipality and shares all government services with Eagle River. Downtown Anchorage is about 13 miles south along the Glenn Highway. Wasilla is roughly 35 miles north in the Mat-Su Borough. Palmer is the Mat-Su borough seat, also north of Eagle River. Both Wasilla and Palmer have their own city governments, police departments, and court contacts that differ from the Anchorage system.
Note: The Chugiak-Eagle River area has a community council that provides input on local issues but does not have its own government authority separate from the municipality.