Access Palmer Phone Directory

Palmer is the borough seat of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough and serves as a hub for government offices, courts, and public services in the Mat-Su Valley. This Palmer phone directory gives you direct numbers for city hall, the courthouse, police, the city clerk, and other offices. Palmer has its own city government and police force, which makes it different from many Mat-Su communities that rely solely on the borough. Whether you need court contacts, want to request public records, or just need the right department, this page has you covered.

Palmer City Hall Phone Numbers

The City of Palmer offices are at 231 W. Evergreen Ave., Palmer, AK 99645. The main phone number is (907) 745-0930. City hall is open during normal business hours, Monday through Friday. From here you can reach the city manager, the city clerk, finance, public works, and other departments. Palmer runs its own city government separate from the borough, so some services come from the city and others from the Mat-Su Borough.

The City Clerk's Office is your point of contact for public records requests at the city level. They keep official city records including ordinances, resolutions, and meeting minutes. If you need copies of any city document, the clerk can tell you what is available and what it costs. Call (907) 745-0930 and ask for the clerk's office.

The screenshot below shows the official City of Palmer website where you can find department contacts and city services.

The City of Palmer website is a good starting point for finding specific department phone numbers and office hours.

Palmer Courthouse Directory

The Palmer Courthouse is at 435 South Denali Street, Palmer, AK 99645. The phone number is (907) 746-8181. This is the main courthouse for the entire Mat-Su Valley, so it handles a heavy caseload. Superior court and district court cases both run through here. You can call the court clerk for case information, filing questions, and to request copies of court records.

The Alaska Court System also offers CourtView, a free online tool for searching court records. You can look up cases by name, case number, or date. It covers criminal, civil, and family cases across the state. Palmer cases are all searchable through CourtView. The court also accepts some filings electronically, which saves a trip to the courthouse.

Court hours are generally 8 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Some services may be limited on certain days, so call ahead if you have a specific need. The Palmer court handles matters for Palmer, Wasilla, and the surrounding communities that fall under the 3rd Judicial District.

Palmer Police Phone Directory

The Palmer Police Department serves the city. For emergencies, call 911. For non-emergency matters, call the department directly. The police handle reports, accident documentation, fingerprinting for background checks, and community safety programs. If you need a copy of a police report, you can request one through the department. There may be a small fee for copies.

The Palmer Police Department works alongside the Alaska State Troopers, who cover areas outside city limits in the Mat-Su Valley.

Alaska State Troopers also have a presence in Palmer. Their Mat-Su post can be reached at (907) 745-2131. If you are not sure whether your location falls under city police or troopers, either agency can direct you. The borough is large and jurisdiction lines can be confusing, especially in areas near city boundaries. Both agencies respond to 911 calls in the Palmer area.

Public Records in Palmer

Palmer has multiple sources for public records. City records go through the city clerk at (907) 745-0930. Borough records go through the Mat-Su Borough clerk at (907) 861-7801. Court records go through the Palmer Courthouse at (907) 746-8181 or through CourtView online. Each office handles different types of records, so knowing which one to call saves you time.

The Alaska Public Records Act under AS 40.25.100 gives you the right to request records from any state or local agency. You do not need to give a reason for your request. The agency can charge for the cost of copying, but viewing records in person is usually free. Put your request in writing and be as specific as you can about what you need. That helps the office find the right records without going back and forth.

Property records for Palmer are kept by the Mat-Su Borough Assessor. The borough website has an online property search tool. You can look up any parcel in the borough by address, owner name, or parcel number. The assessor's office also handles appeals if you disagree with your property valuation.

Palmer Phone Directory for State Offices

Because Palmer is the borough seat, several state offices are located here or nearby. The Alaska Department of Motor Vehicles has a location in the Mat-Su area. The Alaska Department of Natural Resources Recorder's Office handles land records, liens, and recorded documents. You can search their database online or visit in person.

Vital records like birth and death certificates come from the Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics. Their main office is in Juneau, but you can order by mail or online. Fees run from $30 to $50 depending on the record. The Alaska State Archives holds older government records and historical documents that may be useful for research.

Nearby Cities in the Mat-Su Valley

Wasilla is about 10 miles from Palmer and is the largest city in the valley. Tanaina, Meadow Lakes, and Knik-Fairview are census-designated places between Palmer and Wasilla. Big Lake and North Lakes are further out in the northern part of the borough. All of these communities use the Palmer Courthouse for court services.

If you can not find a number in this Palmer phone directory, call city hall at (907) 745-0930 or the Mat-Su Borough at (907) 861-7801. They can point you to the right office.