Knik-Fairview Phone Directory

Knik-Fairview is a census-designated place in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, one of the fastest growing areas in Alaska. It is not an incorporated city, so there is no city hall or local police force here. All government services flow through the Mat-Su Borough or state agencies. This phone directory page covers the borough office numbers, court contacts, trooper dispatch, and property records offices that serve Knik-Fairview residents. If you need to find a phone number to reach a government office, file a records request, or look up property data, the listings on this page cover the key contacts for the area.

Knik-Fairview Borough Phone Numbers

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough provides most government services for Knik-Fairview. The main borough office is at 350 E. Dahlia Ave, Palmer, AK 99645. Call (907) 861-7801 for the main line. This number can direct you to the right department if you are not sure who to talk to.

The Borough Clerk's Office maintains official records including assembly meeting minutes, ordinances, and resolutions. Public records requests go through the clerk. The borough seat is Palmer, so most in-person visits require a trip there. The Mat-Su Borough is the second largest borough in Alaska by population, which means its offices handle a high volume of records and requests from communities like Knik-Fairview, Wasilla, and Palmer.

Property records for Knik-Fairview are kept by the Mat-Su Borough Assessing Department. The assessor maintains values for all parcels in the borough. You can search property data online through the borough website. Tax bills, assessment notices, and ownership details are all available through the assessing office.

Court Contacts for Knik-Fairview

Knik-Fairview does not have its own courthouse. Court services go through the Palmer Courthouse at 435 South Denali Street, Palmer, AK 99645. Customer service is (907) 746-8181. The Palmer court is part of the Third Judicial District and handles cases for the entire Mat-Su Borough area.

Superior Court in Palmer covers felonies, civil cases over $100,000, family law matters, and probate. District Court handles misdemeanors, small claims up to $10,000, and traffic cases. You can search for cases through the CourtView system on the Alaska Court System website. Look up records by name, case number, or ticket number.

Copy fees for court records are standard across Alaska. The first plain copy is $5, with $3 for each page after that. Certified copies are $10 for the first and $3 for each extra one. If no case number is provided, the clerk charges $30 per hour for search time. You can request records by email, fax, or in person at the Palmer courthouse.

Knik-Fairview Law Enforcement Directory

The Alaska State Troopers provide law enforcement for Knik-Fairview. The Mat-Su Valley dispatch number is (907) 352-5401. For emergencies, always dial 911. The Alaska State Troopers contacts page has the full list of posts and dispatch numbers.

Since Knik-Fairview is unincorporated, there is no municipal police force. Troopers handle calls for service, take reports, and investigate crimes in the area. Records of trooper incidents are maintained by the Department of Public Safety. To get a copy of a trooper report, contact the department. Police and trooper records are public under AS 40.25.110, with some exemptions for active investigations and sensitive info.

The screenshot below shows the Knik-Fairview area information on the Mat-Su Borough website.

The borough site has community info, service details, and links to department contacts.

Property and Land Records for Knik-Fairview

The Mat-Su Borough Assessing Department handles property values and tax records for Knik-Fairview. Property tax bills are sent annually, and you can pay online through the borough's website. If you need ownership info, parcel maps, or assessment data, the assessing office is the place to call.

For recorded documents like deeds, mortgages, and liens, these go through the Alaska DNR Recorder's Office. The Anchorage office is at 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 108, phone (907) 269-8876. Search land records at the Alaska Land Records Information System for free. Recording fees start at $20 for the first page and $5 for each page after.

The borough property tax division can answer questions about due dates, payment plans, and delinquent taxes. If you have not received a bill, call before the due date. Penalties and interest add up quickly on late payments.

Knik-Fairview Phone Directory for State Services

Criminal background checks for Knik-Fairview residents go through the Alaska Department of Public Safety at (907) 269-5511. The online background check portal charges $20 per report. You need a social security number and a state ID or driver's license to use the online system. Walk-in requests require two forms of photo ID.

The Alaska Public Records Act governs access to government records at both the state and local level. Requests should be as specific as possible. Agencies are not required to compile or create new records, only to provide what already exists. The statutes covering this are AS 40.25.100 through AS 40.25.295.

Vital records like birth and death certificates come from the Bureau of Vital Statistics. The Anchorage office is at (907) 269-0991. Birth certificates are $30 for the first copy. The Alaska State Archives in Juneau holds historical records including territorial-era documents.

Note: Mat-Su Valley trooper dispatch at (907) 352-5401 is for non-emergencies only. Always call 911 for emergencies.

Knik-Fairview Phone Directory Summary

Because Knik-Fairview is unincorporated, you need to know which agency handles what. Borough services like property taxes, planning, and roads go through the Mat-Su Borough at (907) 861-7801. Court matters go through the Palmer Courthouse at (907) 746-8181. Law enforcement goes to the troopers at (907) 352-5401. Property recordings are filed with DNR in Anchorage at (907) 269-8876.

The Alaska state government portal lists every department with phone numbers and can help if you need a contact not listed on this page. The Directory of State Officials is another useful tool for finding the right person at a state agency. For borough-level questions, the main line at (907) 861-7801 can route you to the right department. Staff there are used to fielding calls from residents across the borough who need help finding the right office.