Kodiak Island Borough Phone Directory

The Kodiak Island Borough phone directory lists contacts for government offices and public services on Kodiak Island in the Gulf of Alaska. The borough seat is the city of Kodiak, home to about 13,000 residents across roughly 12,022 square miles. This phone directory covers the borough clerk, the city clerk, the assessor, courts, police, the state troopers, and even the U.S. Coast Guard base. Kodiak has both a borough government and a city government, each with its own set of offices. The numbers here help you reach the right one for your needs.

Kodiak Island Borough Office Phone Numbers

The Kodiak Island Borough offices are at 710 Mill Bay Road, Kodiak, AK 99615. Here are the main department numbers:

• Borough Clerk: (907) 486-9310, fax (907) 486-9391
• Mayor's Office: (907) 486-9301, fax (907) 486-9374
• Assessing: (907) 486-9330, fax (907) 486-9395
• Community Development/Planning: (907) 486-9363, fax (907) 486-9376
• Engineering/Facilities: (907) 486-9343
• Finance: (907) 486-9323, fax (907) 486-9374

The Borough Clerk's Office keeps all official records including ordinances, resolutions, meeting minutes, and public documents. Alaska runs a recording district system for property records, and Kodiak is its own recording district. The clerk can help with public records requests and general borough business. The borough also offers an online property search at kodiakak.us where you can look up assessment details, tax amounts, and payment history by owner name, parcel number, or address.

City of Kodiak Phone Directory

The City of Kodiak has its own set of offices separate from the borough. The City Clerk's Office is at 710 Mill Bay Road, Kodiak, AK 99615. Brandy Warnecke is the City Clerk at 907.486.8636. Daniel Mendez, Deputy Clerk II and Records Specialist, is also at 907.486.8636.

The city clerk handles public records requests for city documents, including meeting minutes, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other official records. You can submit a request using the Public Records Request Form on the city website. The city processes requests under the Alaska Public Records Act and aims to respond within the time frame set by state law. Fees may apply for copying and certifying documents.

Kodiak Island Court and Law Enforcement

Court services for Kodiak Island are provided through the Alaska Court System. Court records are searchable through the CourtView online tool for free. The courthouse handles criminal, civil, family law, and other case types for the borough.

The Alaska State Troopers Kodiak Post is at 2421 Mill Bay Road, Kodiak, AK 99615, phone (907) 486-4121. The Kodiak Police Department provides city law enforcement at 2160 Mill Bay Road, phone (907) 486-8000. For emergencies, call 911.

The Kodiak Jail, run by the Alaska Department of Corrections, is at 1421 Rezanof Drive West, Kodiak, AK 99615. You can look up inmates through the Alaska Department of Corrections Offender Locator at correct.state.ak.us. Arrest records and booking information are public records under Alaska Statute 40.25.110 through 40.25.140, the Alaska Public Records Act.

The U.S. Coast Guard maintains a major base on Kodiak Island. Coast Guard Base Kodiak is one of the largest Coast Guard installations in the nation. While Coast Guard records are federal and fall under different rules, the base is a significant part of the Kodiak community. Many military families and federal workers live on or near the base, and they use the same borough and city offices for local government services. The Alaska State Troopers also post a free warrants list on the DPS website that covers active warrants statewide.

Kodiak Island Land and Property Records

Property documents are recorded through the Alaska DNR Recorder's Office. Kodiak has its own recording district. Documents like deeds, mortgages, liens, and plat maps can be recorded in person or by mail. Recording fees follow Alaska Statute 40.17.030, typically $20 for the first page and $5 for each extra page.

Search recorded documents for free through the Alaska Land Records Information System. The system lets you search by name, document number, date, document type, or legal description. Certified copies cost $5 for certification plus standard copy fees.

Criminal background checks go through the Alaska Department of Public Safety at (907) 269-5767 or through the online portal for $20. This follows Alaska Statute 12.62.

Kodiak Island Vital Records and Public Access

Vital records are kept by the Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics at 5441 Commercial Boulevard, Juneau, AK 99801, phone (907) 465-3391. Birth certificates are $30. Death certificates are $30. Marriage licenses cost $60 with a three-day waiting period.

The Alaska Public Records Act at AS 40.25.100 through AS 40.25.295 gives the public broad rights to inspect and copy government records. Both the borough and city follow this law when processing records requests. Under AS 40.25.110, you can request manual searching and copying. Under AS 40.25.115, electronic services may apply. Be specific about what records you need. The Alaska State Archives at archives.alaska.gov may hold historical documents related to Kodiak Island going back to the territorial period, including old court records and land documents.

Kodiak Island Phone Directory for State Resources

Several state agencies serve Kodiak Island residents from offices elsewhere in Alaska. The Alaska Directory of State Officials lists all state departments with phone numbers and key contacts. The State Legislature is at 907-465-4648. The Governor's Office can be reached at 907-465-3500.

The Alaska State Troopers maintain a daily-updated warrants list on the DPS website. The list is free and shows active warrants with names, warrant types, bail amounts, and offense descriptions in CSV and PDF format. This covers warrants from across the state, including any from the Kodiak area. The public should not try to apprehend anyone on the list. All warrants must be confirmed before an arrest takes place.

Kodiak's island location means that some services take longer to access than on the road system. Mail can be slower, and travel to state offices in Anchorage or Juneau requires a flight. Planning ahead helps when you need records or services from state agencies. Phone and email are often the fastest way to get things started. The borough and city offices on the island are generally responsive and can help point you to the right state contact if your question is outside their scope.

Kodiak Island Borough Screenshot

The image below shows the official Kodiak Island Borough website at kodiakak.us, which provides access to borough services, property search, and department contacts.

The borough website is where you can find the online property search tool, borough meeting schedules, and links to all department phone numbers and email addresses.

Cities and Nearby Areas

The city of Kodiak is the main community on the island. Check the city phone directory page for additional local contacts.

Kodiak Island sits in the Gulf of Alaska. Nearby regions include:

• Kenai Peninsula Borough across the water to the north
• Aleutians East Borough to the southwest along the Alaska Peninsula
• Chugach Census Area on the mainland to the northeast