Nome Census Area Phone Directory

The Nome Census Area phone directory helps you find contacts for government offices, courts, and law enforcement in one of Alaska's most remote regions. Located in Northwest Alaska, this census area has no borough government, so many services come from state agencies or the City of Nome itself. Nome is the largest community and serves as the hub for the entire region. This phone directory brings together the key numbers for the Nome courthouse, the clerk's office, state troopers, and other agencies that serve the area. Whether you need to reach the court, file a records request, or check on a case, these contacts will get you started.

Nome Courthouse Phone Directory

The Nome Courthouse is located at 306 W 5th Ave, with a mailing address of PO Box 1110, Nome, AK 99762. The customer service number is (907) 443-5216. The jury clerk is also at (907) 443-5216, and the jury recorded message is at the same number, extension 2. This courthouse serves the entire Nome Census Area and surrounding villages in Northwest Alaska.

Regular business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The clerk's office closes daily from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. for lunch. It also closes on Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Plan your calls around these closures to avoid getting voicemail.

Criminal in-custody arraignments happen Monday through Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Weekend and holiday arraignments are at 11:00 a.m. with the courthouse closed to the public. You can access these hearings by phone at 1-888-788-0099, Meeting ID 258 955 6006. For arraignments being handled by surrounding villages, email 2NOMailbox@akcourts.gov to participate by phone.

Filing and Records in Nome Census Area

Filing instructions for the Nome court depend on the type of case. For criminal, minor offense, civil, and small claims filings, agencies and attorneys must file most documents through TrueFiling. Self-represented filers are encouraged to use TrueFiling as well. For civil protective orders, CINA, probate, delinquency, and other cases, email your filings to 2NOmailbox@akcourts.gov.

Record requests can also go through email or fax. The Alaska Court System CourtView tool lets you search case records online for free. You can look up cases by name or case number. This covers criminal, civil, and other court filings from across the state. It is often the fastest way to get case information without calling the court directly.

The Alaska Public Records Act at AS 40.25.100 gives anyone the right to inspect and copy public records held by state and local agencies. The regulations at 2 AAC 96 set the deadlines and response rules for agencies.

Nome Area Clerk and Government Contacts

The Nome Census Area Clerk's Office is at 102 Division St, Nome, AK 99762. The phone number is (907) 443-6603. Because the Nome Census Area is an unorganized borough, there is no borough government. The City of Nome handles local government functions for the city itself, but villages throughout the region manage their own affairs with support from state agencies and regional organizations.

The City of Nome offices can help with local matters inside city limits. For questions about services in villages outside of Nome, you may need to contact the relevant village council or tribal government. The Alaska state portal lists state agencies that serve the region. The Alaska Directory of State Officials can help you find the right person at a state agency.

Law Enforcement Phone Numbers in Nome

The Nome County Sheriff's Office is at 102 Greg Kruschek Ave, Nome, AK 99762, phone (907) 443-5262. The Alaska State Troopers also maintain a post in Nome to serve the region. For emergencies anywhere in the census area, dial 911.

Criminal background checks are handled by the Alaska Department of Public Safety, Criminal Records and Identification Bureau at 5700 East Tudor Road in Anchorage, phone 907-269-5767. A name-based criminal history report costs $20 for the first copy and $5 for extras. Walk-in hours are 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays. You need two forms of ID to get a report in person. Email requests go to dps.criminal.records@alaska.gov.

The Alaska Sex Offender Registry can be searched online for free through the Department of Public Safety website. No account is required. You can search by name, community, or zip code to see registered offenders in the Nome area.

Nome Phone Directory for Property Records

Property records for the Nome Census Area go through the Alaska Department of Natural Resources Recorder's Office. The main office is at 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 900, Anchorage, AK 99501, phone 907-269-8899. You can search recorded documents for free using the Alaska Land Records Information System.

Recording fees are $20 for the first page and $5 for each additional page. Certified copies cost $5 for certification plus copy fees. The Alaska Mapper system at the DNR website also provides GIS parcel viewing for state lands, which can be useful if you need to look at land boundaries or ownership in the Nome area.

Additional Phone Contacts for Nome Region

The Division of Elections handles voter registration for the Nome Census Area. Register online at voterregistration.alaska.gov. The deadline is 30 days before an election, but Alaska allows same-day registration during early voting. The Bureau of Vital Statistics in Juneau handles birth and death certificates at 907-465-3391.

The screenshot below shows the Alaska Court System website, which you can use to find the Nome court directory and search case records.

Use this site to look up phone numbers for the Nome courthouse and other courts across Alaska.

Nearby Area Phone Directories

The Northwest Arctic Borough borders the Nome Census Area to the north. The Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area lies to the east. The Bethel Census Area is to the south. Each of these areas has its own phone directory page with local contacts and court information.

Because the Nome Census Area covers a large stretch of Northwest Alaska, some communities may find it more practical to contact offices in neighboring areas depending on which is closer. Air travel is the main way to move between communities in this part of the state.

Tips for Using Nome Phone Directory

The Nome court closes for lunch from noon to 1:00 p.m. every day and closes Tuesday mornings from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. Plan your calls around these times. For court records, search CourtView online first to get the case number. Having the case number ready speeds up your request.

Phone service in some Nome Census Area villages can be limited or affected by weather. If you cannot reach an office by phone, try email or fax. The Nome court email is 2NOmailbox@akcourts.gov. For villages that need to participate in court proceedings, the court provides telephonic access. Email 2NOMailbox@akcourts.gov to arrange telephonic participation from a surrounding village. The Alaska Public Records Act at AS 40.25.100 gives everyone the right to access government records regardless of where they live in the census area.