Haines Borough Phone Directory

The Haines Borough phone directory provides contact information for government offices and public services in northern Southeast Alaska. Haines is a home rule borough with a small, tight-knit community. The borough clerk, the local court, the state troopers, and the finance department all have their own numbers listed here. If you need to reach someone about records, taxes, court filings, or law enforcement, this phone directory will point you to the right office. Haines also handles some services for the nearby Skagway area, so some of these contacts serve a wider region.

Haines Borough Office Phone Numbers

The Haines Borough Clerk's Office is the main contact for public records and borough business. The mailing address is P.O. Box 1209, Haines, AK 99827. Call them at (907) 766-2231. The clerk keeps official records including ordinances, resolutions, and meeting minutes. Public records requests also go through this office.

The Haines Borough Finance Department handles tax and budget matters. Their office is in the Borough Administration Building at 103 Third Avenue S., P.O. Box 1209, Haines, AK 99827. The finance phone number is 907-766-6400. Property taxes, assessment questions, and payment issues all go through this line. Staff work standard weekday hours.

The Haines Borough School District and local libraries also serve as public resources in the community. For borough-wide information, the main clerk's office is always the best first call.

Haines Court Phone Directory

The Haines Court is at 219 Main Street, Box 169, Haines, AK 99827. Customer service is at (907) 766-2801. For record requests only, fax (907) 766-3148 or email 1HAmailbox@akcourts.gov. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Weekend arraignments happen at 10:30 am with the courthouse closed to the public. A public access line is available at 1-888-788-0099, Meeting ID 923 853 3061. The Haines court is part of the First Judicial District, which covers Southeast Alaska. Court records can be searched through the Alaska Court System CourtView tool online for free.

One thing to know is that the Skagway court is managed by staff at the Haines court. If you need help with a Skagway court matter, contact the Haines court at (907) 766-2801 and they can assist you. This arrangement saves resources in a region where communities are small and spread out across the Southeast Alaska panhandle.

Law Enforcement Contacts in Haines

The Alaska State Troopers maintain a post in Haines. Call them at (907) 766-2533 or fax (907) 766-3265. The Haines Post covers the entire borough and surrounding areas. Troopers work with the local Haines Police Department for incidents within town limits. For cases outside municipal borders and major investigations, the state troopers take the lead.

Emergency calls always go to 911. Non-emergency matters can be reported to the Haines Post directly. The Southeast Alaska region also has a toll-free trooper line at (800) 478-0062 and the Kenai Peninsula and Southeast Alaska dispatch at (907) 262-4453.

Criminal background checks are handled by the Alaska Department of Public Safety at 5700 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507. The phone number is (907) 269-5767. You can use the online portal to request a check for $20. This follows Alaska Statute 12.62.

Haines Phone Directory for Land Records

Land and property records in the Haines Borough are recorded through the Alaska Department of Natural Resources. The State Recorder's Office in Anchorage handles recordings for the Haines area. The Anchorage office is at 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 108, Anchorage, AK 99501-3564, phone (907) 269-8876.

You can search for recorded documents like deeds, mortgages, and liens through the Alaska Land Records Information System for free. The system lets you search by name, document number, date, document type, or legal description. Recording fees follow Alaska Statute 44.37.025, starting at $20 for the first page and $5 for each extra page. Certified copies are $5 for certification plus copying fees. Documents you can record include warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, mortgages, deeds of trust, liens, easements, and plat maps.

Vital Records and Public Access in Haines

Birth, death, and marriage records 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. Marriage licenses are $60 with a three-day wait. These costs are set by state law and apply statewide.

The Alaska Public Records Act gives the public rights to inspect and copy government records. The law is at AS 40.25.100 through AS 40.25.295. The federal FOIA does not apply to state agencies in Alaska. When you make a records request, be specific about what you need so the agency can find it without too much searching. Fees may apply for copies and research time.

The Alaska State Archives at archives.alaska.gov holds historical records from the territorial era and beyond. Researchers looking for old records from the Haines area may find useful documents there.

Haines Borough Phone Directory Screenshot

The screenshot below shows the official Haines Borough website at hainesalaska.gov, which provides access to borough contacts, meeting information, and public services.

The borough site is a good starting point for finding department contacts, meeting agendas, and local government updates for the Haines area.

Haines Phone Directory for State Services

Haines Borough residents can access several state-level resources by phone. The Alaska Directory of State Officials lists every state department and division head. The State Legislature can be reached at 907-465-4648. The Alaska State Archives at archives.alaska.gov holds territorial and historical records that may cover the Haines area, including old court files, land documents, and naturalization records.

The Alaska Department of Public Safety maintains a daily-updated warrants list on the DPS website. The list includes names, warrant types, bail amounts, and offense descriptions in CSV and PDF format. This list covers active warrants statewide, including any originating from the Haines area. The public should never try to apprehend anyone listed. All warrants must be confirmed through the Alaska Public Safety Information Network before an arrest can happen.

Haines is a small community, and many residents know each other. Borough and city staff tend to be approachable and willing to help point you in the right direction if your question falls outside their department. When in doubt, call the main borough clerk at (907) 766-2231 and they can usually tell you who to reach for your specific need.

Cities and Nearby Areas

Haines is the main community in the borough. The borough clerk's office handles most public inquiries for local residents and visitors.

Nearby boroughs and census areas you can browse for additional phone directory contacts:

• Skagway Municipality to the north, with court services managed from Haines
• Juneau City and Borough to the south, the state capital
• Hoonah-Angoon Census Area to the south and west
• Yakutat City and Borough to the northwest

Note: The Haines court also manages Skagway court matters, so contact the Haines court number for Skagway inquiries.