Chugach Census Area Phone Directory

The Chugach Census Area phone directory lists the contacts you need for government offices, courts, and public safety in Southcentral Alaska. This census area was carved out of the former Valdez-Cordova Census Area, and Valdez is the largest community in the region. Because Chugach is an unorganized borough, there is no borough government here. City offices and state agencies do most of the work. This phone directory brings together the numbers for the City of Valdez, the local court, state troopers, and key state agencies. If you are trying to track down a record, reach a clerk, or find the right office to call, this page is your starting point for the Chugach area.

Chugach Phone Directory for Valdez City Offices

The City of Valdez is the main local government in the Chugach Census Area. City offices are at 212 Chenega Avenue, P.O. Box 307, Valdez, AK 99686. The main phone number is (907) 835-4313. The City Clerk is Sherri Pierce, who can be reached by email at clerkvdz@alaska.net or by phone at (907) 834-3408. The City Manager's office is at (907) 835-4313.

The City Clerk's Office keeps all official city records. That includes ordinances, resolutions, meeting minutes, and any public records the city holds. The office handles public records requests in line with the Alaska Public Records Act. Under AS 40.25.110, public records are open for inspection during regular office hours. If you need a specific document from the city, contact the clerk by phone or email to start the process.

The Valdez Police Department provides municipal law enforcement. The Police Chief is Chief Michaud, email jmichaud@ci.valdez.ak.us. For emergencies, call 911. The Valdez Fire Department handles fire and EMS, with Fire Chief Blackburn at dblackburn@ci.valdez.ak.us.

Court Contacts in Chugach Census Area

The Valdez Court is at 213 Meals Avenue, PO Box 127, Valdez AK 99686. Customer service is (907) 835-2266. For record requests, fax to (907) 835-3764 or email 3VAmailbox@akcourts.gov. The court serves the Chugach Census Area as part of the Alaska Court System. Cases handled here include misdemeanors, small claims, traffic matters, and preliminary steps for felonies.

Court records can be searched through the CourtView online system. You look up a case by number, party name, or citation number. The system shows case status, hearing dates, charges, and final outcomes. Copy fees are $5 for the first plain copy and $3 for each extra document. Certified copies cost $10 for the first and $3 for additional ones. The court clerk also charges $30 per hour if they need to search without a case number. Records requests can go by email, fax, mail, or in person.

For more serious cases that exceed the local court's scope, matters move to the superior court in the Third Judicial District. The clerk's office can tell you which court handles your specific case type.

Chugach Phone Directory for State Troopers

The Alaska State Troopers provide law enforcement for the broader Chugach Census Area outside of Valdez city limits. The Mat-Su Valley and Copper Valley Dispatch number is (907) 352-5401 for non-emergency calls. For emergencies, dial 911. Troopers cover a wide area and coordinate with the Valdez Police Department for incidents that cross city boundaries.

Arrest records and incident reports from trooper cases are maintained by the Alaska Department of Public Safety. You can request these through the DPS Public Records Request Portal online. The portal lets you submit, track, and get responses to your requests without visiting an office. For questions about the portal, call (907) 269-5511.

Property and Land Records for Chugach

Property and land records in the Chugach Census Area are kept by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources Recorder's Office. The Anchorage office at 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 108, phone (907) 269-8876, serves this recording district. All recorded documents, deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats, become permanent public records once they are filed.

The Alaska Land Records Information System gives you free online access to search recorded documents. You can search by name, document number, date, document type, or legal description. Digital images of recorded documents can be viewed and downloaded at no cost. Recording fees follow AS 44.37.025 at $20 for the first page and $5 for each extra page. Certified copies are $5 for the certification plus $1 per page.

Since the Chugach Census Area is unorganized, property tax collection is limited compared to organized boroughs. Within the City of Valdez, the city assessor handles property tax matters. Outside city limits, the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development oversees any applicable property tax work.

Chugach Phone Directory for Other City Services

Valdez has a number of city departments with their own phone lines. The Harbormaster can be reached at vdzsbh@alaska.net. The Port contact is dkinney@ci.valdez.ak.us. The Civic Center can be emailed at civic_center@ci.valdez.ak.us. The Valdez Consortium Library is at P.O. Box 609, Valdez AK 99686, phone (907) 835-4632, fax (907) 835-4876, email kmccarty@ci.valdez.ak.us, and their website is www.ci.valdez.ak.us/library.

The library is a useful resource for people looking up records or doing research. They have public computers and can help point you to the right online databases. For court forms, the Alaska Court System website has downloadable forms for many common filings. The court clerk in Valdez can also provide forms in person.

Since Chugach has no local images available, the screenshot below shows the Alaska Court System website, which serves as the main online portal for court contacts and records across the state.

This site has the full court directory, CourtView search, and forms for all judicial districts including those serving the Chugach area.

Background Checks and Vital Records

Criminal background checks for the Chugach Census Area go through the Alaska Department of Public Safety Criminal Records and Identification Bureau at 5700 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507. Phone is (907) 269-5767, email dps.criminal.records@alaska.gov. The fee is $20 for the initial report. You can request one in person, by mail, or through the online portal. Under Alaska Statute 12.62, you need a social security number and government-issued ID.

For vital records such as birth, death, marriage, or divorce certificates, the Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics handles all requests. The Anchorage office is at (907) 269-0991 and the Juneau office is at (907) 465-3391. Certified copies are $30 for the first and $25 for each additional copy. The Alaska Sex Offender Registry is available online for public searches by name or location.

Note: The City of Valdez clerk's office and the court clerk are separate offices with different phone numbers, so make sure you call the right one for your specific need.

Chugach Phone Directory for State Resources

The Alaska Directory of State Officials is a handy resource if you need to reach a state department that serves the Chugach Census Area. It lists every agency with phone numbers and key staff contacts. The Alaska State Archives holds historical records from the territorial period forward, which may include older documents related to the Valdez area. The archives can be reached through their main office in Juneau.

The Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing maintains databases for business entities and licensed professionals. You can search by name, entity number, or license type. The Alaska Public Records Act at AS 40.25.100 guarantees public access to records held by state and local agencies. Regulations at 2 AAC 96.100 through 2 AAC 96.900 cover the specific rules for requests and response deadlines that all agencies must follow.