Tanaina Phone Directory

The Tanaina phone directory covers a growing census-designated place in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. Tanaina is an unincorporated community, so it has no city hall or local police force of its own. All government services come from the Mat-Su Borough, the Alaska State Troopers, and state agencies. This directory gives you the phone numbers for the borough offices, the Palmer Courthouse, law enforcement, and public records sources that serve Tanaina. If you live in or near Tanaina and need to reach a government office, these are the numbers to call.

Tanaina Borough Office Numbers

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough building is at 350 E. Dahlia Ave, Palmer, AK 99645. The main phone number is (907) 861-7801. This is the primary government office for Tanaina residents. You can reach the borough clerk, assessor, planning department, animal care, and code enforcement from this number. The front desk can route your call to any department. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

Property records for Tanaina parcels are kept by the Mat-Su Borough Assessor. You can search property data on the Mat-Su Borough website by address, owner name, or parcel number. The assessor's office handles valuations, tax information, and ownership records. If you disagree with a property assessment, the appeal process starts with the assessor's office too.

The borough clerk handles public records requests for borough-level documents. That includes meeting minutes, resolutions, ordinances, and administrative records. To submit a request, call (907) 861-7801 or use the borough website. Most requests are processed within ten business days. The borough may charge for copies, but you can look at records in person for free.

Tanaina Law Enforcement Contacts

The Alaska State Troopers provide law enforcement in Tanaina. There is no city police. The Mat-Su post handles calls in this area. For non-emergencies, call the Troopers at (907) 745-2131. For emergencies, dial 911. The Troopers cover a large area, so response times depend on where patrols are and what else is going on. They handle everything from traffic stops to criminal investigations in the Tanaina area.

The nearest fire and emergency services come from the local volunteer departments that serve the Mat-Su Valley. The borough coordinates fire service areas. If you need a non-emergency fire department contact, the borough main line can direct you to the right service area for your location.

Tanaina Court and Records Access

Court matters for Tanaina go through the Palmer Courthouse at 435 South Denali Street, Palmer, AK 99645. The phone number is (907) 746-8181. This court handles superior and district cases for the Mat-Su Borough, which includes Tanaina. The court clerk can help with case lookups, filing questions, and record copies. Court hours are generally 8 AM to 4:30 PM on weekdays.

The Mat-Su Borough website where Tanaina residents access government contacts and services is shown below.

The Mat-Su Borough site is the go-to resource for Tanaina government contacts and online services.

You can also search court records online through CourtView. It is free and covers all Alaska courts. Type in a name or case number and you get case details, charges, docket entries, and status updates. It works for both criminal and civil cases. This is often the fastest way to check on a case without calling the courthouse.

Tanaina Public Records Phone Directory

The Alaska Public Records Act at AS 40.25.100 gives everyone the right to request public records from state and local agencies. This applies to the Mat-Su Borough offices that serve Tanaina. You do not need to explain why you want the records. Just put your request in writing and describe what you need as clearly as you can. The agency has to respond, and they can charge only for the cost of copies.

The Mat-Su Borough public records portal is shown below.

Through matsu.gov/public-records, Tanaina residents can submit and track public records requests online.

For state-level records, several agencies are useful. The Alaska DNR Recorder's Office has land records, deeds, and liens searchable online. The Bureau of Vital Statistics handles birth, death, and marriage certificates. Fees for vital records are $30 to $50. The Alaska State Archives preserves historical government documents and can be accessed by researchers.

Tanaina Phone Directory Tips

Since Tanaina has no city government, most of your calls will go to the Mat-Su Borough in Palmer. The borough main line at (907) 861-7801 has a phone tree that routes to different departments. If you know which office you need, listen for the extension prompt. The borough website also lists direct numbers for each department, so you can skip the phone tree entirely by calling the right line.

For court-related calls, the Palmer Courthouse is your only option in the Mat-Su Valley. The clerk at (907) 746-8181 handles all case inquiries, and the automated phone system can give you basic information about court dates and filings. If you have a case number handy, that speeds things up a lot. The court also accepts some requests by email or fax, which can be faster than calling during busy hours. It is worth noting that the Palmer court serves the entire Mat-Su Borough, so hold times can be long during peak hours. Try calling early in the morning or right after lunch for the shortest wait.

Schools and Community Services

Tanaina schools are part of the Mat-Su Borough School District. The district office in Palmer can be reached at (907) 746-9200. They handle enrollment, school boundaries, and transportation. If you need to know which school serves your Tanaina address, the district has a lookup tool on their website.

The Mat-Su area also has several community services that Tanaina residents can use. The borough library system serves the valley. The Department of Public Safety provides statewide services like the sex offender registry and criminal history checks. For background checks, you need fingerprints and a fee. The registry is free to search online.

Nearby Mat-Su Communities

Tanaina is surrounded by other Mat-Su communities. Wasilla is the largest nearby city with its own police and city government. Palmer is the borough seat and has the courthouse. Knik-Fairview is a neighboring census-designated place. Meadow Lakes is nearby along the Parks Highway. Big Lake and North Lakes are to the north.

If you need a phone number not listed in this Tanaina phone directory, the Mat-Su Borough main line at (907) 861-7801 is your best bet. They handle calls for all unincorporated areas in the borough and can direct you wherever you need to go.