North Slope Borough Phone Directory

The North Slope Borough phone directory provides contacts for government offices, law enforcement, and public services in Alaska's Arctic region. The borough seat is Utqiagvik, formerly known as Barrow, and it is the northernmost community in the United States. With about 11,000 residents spread across eight villages and a massive land area, getting the right phone number matters when you need to reach an office. This phone directory covers the borough clerk, the police department, court contacts, property records, and voter registration for the North Slope. Most services run out of Utqiagvik, though some state agencies handle requests from their offices in Fairbanks or Anchorage.

North Slope Borough Clerk Phone Numbers

The North Slope Borough Clerk's Office is at 1274 Agvik St, Utqiagvik, AK 99723. The main phone number is (907) 852-0362. The clerk handles official borough records, public records requests, and assembly meeting materials. For voter registration questions, call (907) 852-0215. The clerk's office can also help with general questions about borough services.

Public records in the North Slope Borough fall under the Alaska Public Records Act at AS 40.25.110 through AS 40.25.125. You have the right to inspect and copy public records during regular business hours. The borough operates under home rule status, which means it has broad authority to manage local affairs. Records maintained by the clerk include assembly minutes, ordinances, resolutions, and other official borough documents.

The screenshot below shows the North Slope Borough official website where you can find department contacts and borough services.

The borough site lists all departments with their phone numbers and office locations in Utqiagvik.

North Slope Law Enforcement Phone Directory

The North Slope Borough Police Department provides law enforcement services across the borough. The Anaktuvuk Pass Public Safety Building serves as a main facility where detainees are held. The North Slope Borough Sheriff's Office is at PO Box 21030, Anaktuvuk Pass, AK 99721, phone (907) 661-3612.

For emergencies, dial 911. The Alaska State Troopers also serve the North Slope region and can be reached through dispatch. Mugshots and booking photos can be obtained from the North Slope Borough Police Department. Criminal background checks should be requested from the Alaska Department of Public Safety, Criminal Records and Identification Bureau at 5700 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, phone 907-269-5767. A name-based report costs $20 for the first copy and $5 for each extra copy.

Warrant records are public in North Slope Borough. They typically contain the full legal name and known aliases, date of birth, physical description, last known address, case number and court of issuance, date the warrant was issued, the type of warrant, nature of the alleged offense, bond amount, and the name of the issuing judge.

Phone Numbers for North Slope Courts

Court services for the North Slope Borough are handled through the Alaska Court System's Second Judicial District. The Barrow court serves the region. For general court questions, call the Alaska Court System main line at 907-264-0514. The CourtView online tool lets you search case records by name or case number for free.

Record requests can be sent by fax or email to the court handling your case. Agencies and attorneys must use TrueFiling for most criminal, civil, and small claims filings. Self-represented filers are encouraged to use TrueFiling too. Telephonic hearings are available for parties who cannot appear in person, which is common in the North Slope due to the distances involved.

North Slope Property Records Contacts

Property records for the North Slope Borough are maintained through the Alaska Department of Natural Resources Recorder's Office at 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 900, Anchorage, AK 99501, phone 907-269-8899. You can search recorded documents online for free through 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 provides GIS parcel viewing for state lands. Land ownership on the North Slope can be complex because of the mix of state, federal, borough, and Alaska Native corporation lands. Contact the borough or the DNR for questions about specific parcels.

North Slope Phone Directory for State Services

Voter registration for the North Slope Borough is handled by the Alaska Division of Elections. The Borough Clerk's Office at (907) 852-0215 can also provide assistance. The registration deadline is 30 days before any election, though Alaska offers same-day registration during early voting. You can register online at voterregistration.alaska.gov.

The Alaska Sex Offender Registry is free to search online. Visit the Department of Public Safety website to look up registered offenders in the North Slope area. You can search by name, community, or zip code. The Bureau of Vital Statistics in Juneau handles birth and death certificates at 907-465-3391. The Alaska Directory of State Officials lists contacts for all state departments.

For general state questions, the Alaska state portal lists every department with their main number. Many agencies can handle requests by phone, fax, or email, which is important for residents of remote North Slope communities where travel to Anchorage or Fairbanks is not practical for a single records request.

Nearby Borough Phone Directories

The Northwest Arctic Borough is to the west of the North Slope. The Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area borders the borough to the south. The Southeast Fairbanks Census Area is to the southeast. Each neighboring area has its own phone directory page with local contacts for courts, government offices, and law enforcement.

Travel between the North Slope and neighboring areas is primarily by air. Barrow Airport provides service to Fairbanks and Anchorage. Smaller bush planes connect the villages within the borough. The Dalton Highway connects Deadhorse in Prudhoe Bay to Fairbanks, but this industrial road does not serve most North Slope communities. When contacting offices in neighboring areas, phone and email are the most practical options for most residents.

Tips for Using the North Slope Phone Directory

Time zones and business hours matter when calling offices from the North Slope. The borough is in the Alaska time zone, same as Anchorage and Fairbanks. Most state offices in Anchorage and Juneau are open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alaska time. The court in Utqiagvik follows the Second Judicial District schedule, so check hours before calling.

Power outages and weather can affect phone service in some North Slope villages. If you cannot get through on a phone call, try fax or email as a backup. The Alaska Court System email addresses listed on this page accept filings and record requests. The borough clerk's office also responds to email requests. For urgent law enforcement matters, 911 is the right call. For all other matters, being patient with phone connections in the Arctic is just part of the process.