Dillingham Census Area Phone Directory

The Dillingham Census Area phone directory covers public office contacts and services in Southwest Alaska. This census area has no borough government, so the City of Dillingham and state agencies handle most public services. Finding the right phone number here can save you a trip to an office that may be hard to reach, given the remote location of many communities in this region. This directory lists the main numbers for the city clerk, the local court, the state troopers, and other key contacts. Use it to reach the office you need without delay.

City of Dillingham Phone Directory

The City of Dillingham is the main hub for this census area. The city office is at P.O. Box 889, Dillingham, AK 99576. Call them at (907) 842-5212. The City Clerk's Office maintains official records like ordinances, resolutions, and meeting minutes. They also handle public records requests for city documents.

Since there is no borough government in the Dillingham Census Area, the city office takes on many roles that a borough clerk would handle elsewhere in Alaska. If you need to check a city record or get a copy of a document, the clerk's office is the first call to make. Staff work standard business hours on weekdays. For anything outside city limits, you will need to contact state agencies directly.

The Dillingham Police Department provides law enforcement within city limits. For calls outside the city, the Alaska State Troopers Dillingham Post covers the wider region.

Dillingham Court Phone Numbers

The Dillingham Court serves this region for all judicial matters. Court records can be accessed through the Alaska Court System website. The CourtView public access tool lets you search for case information by name or case number. This free online tool covers superior and district court cases statewide, including those filed in Dillingham.

The Dillingham courthouse handles criminal cases, civil disputes, family law matters, and small claims for communities across the census area. For court-related phone inquiries, staff can help with case status, filing procedures, and record requests. Hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Keep in mind that rural courts sometimes have limited hours or closures, so calling ahead is a good idea.

Court fines for the City of Dillingham are collected through the Alaska Court System's CourtView system. The city is listed as a municipal collections unit for this purpose.

Law Enforcement Phone Directory in Dillingham

The Alaska State Troopers maintain a post in Dillingham to cover this vast census area. For non-emergency matters, contact them through the Bethel dispatch at (907) 543-2294. Emergency calls go to 911. The troopers handle cases outside city limits and help with major investigations in remote villages.

Criminal background checks for Dillingham Census Area residents go through the Alaska Department of Public Safety. The Criminal Records and Identification Bureau is at 5700 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507, phone (907) 269-5767. Checks cost $20 for the first report. You can request them through the online portal, by mail, or in person. These checks follow the rules in Alaska Statute 12.62.

Dillingham Phone Directory for Records

Land and property records for the Dillingham Census Area are maintained by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources. The State Recorder's Office runs a centralized recording system for all of Alaska. Documents like deeds, mortgages, liens, and plat maps are recorded through the Fairbanks Recorder's Office at 3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709, phone (907) 452-3521.

You can search recorded documents online for free through the Alaska Land Records Information System. Recording fees are set by Alaska Statute 44.37.025 and typically start at $20 for the first page plus $5 for each extra page.

Vital records like birth and death certificates are kept by the Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics at 5441 Commercial Boulevard, Juneau, AK 99801, phone (907) 465-3391. Birth certificates cost $30 for the first copy. Death certificates are also $30. Marriage licenses cost $60 and need a three-day wait.

Public Records Access in Dillingham Area

Access to public records in the Dillingham Census Area follows the Alaska Public Records Act. This law is found at AS 40.25.100 through AS 40.25.295. It gives the public broad rights to inspect and copy government records held by state and local agencies. The federal Freedom of Information Act does not apply to Alaska state agencies.

Requests under AS 40.25.110 cover manual searching and copying of physical or electronic records. Requests under AS 40.25.115 deal with electronic services like database queries and report generation. When you make a request, be as specific as you can about what records you want. This helps the agency find them without too much trouble. Agencies may charge fees for copying and research time.

The Alaska State Archives at archives.alaska.gov also holds historical records that may cover the Dillingham area, including territorial-era documents and old court records.

Dillingham Phone Directory for State Services

Several state agencies serve Dillingham Census Area residents from offices in other cities. The Alaska Department of Public Safety headquarters is in Anchorage at 5700 East Tudor Road, phone (907) 269-5511. The Department of Public Safety maintains a daily-updated list of active warrants available in CSV or PDF format on the DPS website. This list shows names, warrant types, bail amounts, and offense descriptions.

The Alaska Directory of State Officials is a helpful resource if you need to reach a specific state department. It lists phone numbers for every division and key staff member across state government. The State Legislature main line is 907-465-4648. For state employee lookups, the Alaska.gov Employee Directory can help you find the right person by name or department.

Getting services in the Dillingham area can take more time than in urban parts of Alaska. Many state offices require mail or phone contact since travel from remote communities often means a plane ride. Planning ahead and calling during business hours helps ensure you reach someone on your first try. Some agencies accept emailed forms, which can speed up the process when mail takes longer to reach rural Southwest Alaska.

Dillingham Area Directory Screenshot

The image below shows the Alaska Court System portal, which provides court directory information and case search tools for the Dillingham area through the Alaska Court System website.

This statewide court portal is the best way to look up case records, find courthouse phone numbers, and check court hours for the Dillingham court and other locations across Alaska.

Nearby Areas Phone Directory

The Dillingham Census Area borders several other regions in Southwest and Western Alaska. Here are phone directory pages for nearby boroughs and census areas.

• Bristol Bay Borough sits to the south along Bristol Bay
• Bethel Census Area covers the region to the north and east
• Lake and Peninsula Borough borders to the southwest
• Kusilvak Census Area lies farther north along the coast

Note: The Alaska State Troopers Bethel Post serves both the Dillingham and Kusilvak regions for law enforcement coverage.