Wrangell Phone Directory Lookup

The Wrangell City and Borough phone directory covers the key contacts you need for government services, court matters, and law enforcement in this Southeast Alaska community. Wrangell is a consolidated city-borough on Wrangell Island, sitting along the Inside Passage with about 2,500 residents. The borough clerk's office handles local records, while court services run through the Ketchikan court system. The Alaska State Troopers have a presence in town as well. This phone directory lists the numbers for each of these offices along with state agencies that serve the area, so you can reach the right person without having to dig through multiple websites.

Wrangell Borough Clerk Phone Numbers

The Wrangell City and Borough clerk's office is at 205 Brueger St, Wrangell, AK 99929. The phone number is (907) 874-2381. The clerk maintains official borough records and handles public records requests. This is your main contact for local government matters, assembly minutes, ordinances, and other borough documents.

Public records in Wrangell follow the Alaska Public Records Act at AS 40.25.100 through AS 40.25.295. You can inspect and copy public records during regular business hours. The clerk's office can tell you what records they hold and how to get copies. For a small community like Wrangell, most requests can be handled quickly by phone or in person.

The screenshot below shows the Wrangell City and Borough website where you can find department contacts and services.

The borough website is the starting point for finding phone numbers and information about Wrangell government services.

Phone Directory for Wrangell Court Services

The Wrangell Court is served through the Ketchikan court system. The Ketchikan Courthouse is at 415 Main Street, Ketchikan, AK 99901, phone (907) 225-3195. For cases that originate in Wrangell, you may need to contact the Ketchikan court for filing instructions, record requests, and case information.

Weekend and holiday arraignments are at 10:30 a.m. with the courthouse closed to the public. You can access these by phone at 1-888-788-0099, Meeting ID 923 853 3061. Telephonic participation is available for hearings when travel to Ketchikan is not practical. The CourtView online tool at the Alaska Court System website lets you search case records for free by name or case number.

Filing goes through TrueFiling for most criminal, civil, and small claims cases. Record requests can be sent by fax or email to the Ketchikan court.

Wrangell Law Enforcement Phone Directory

The Alaska State Troopers maintain a presence in Wrangell. The trooper phone number is (907) 874-3215. For emergencies, dial 911. The troopers handle law enforcement for the borough. Wrangell also has local public safety officers who assist with community policing.

Criminal background checks go through the Alaska Department of Public Safety, Criminal Records and Identification Bureau at 5700 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, phone 907-269-5767. A name-based criminal history report costs $20 for the first copy and $5 for additional copies. Walk-in hours in Anchorage are 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays. Two forms of ID are required. Most Wrangell residents would use mail or email since Anchorage requires a flight.

The Alaska Sex Offender Registry can be searched online for free through the Department of Public Safety website. No account is needed. Search by name, community, or zip code.

Wrangell Property and Vital Records

Property records go through the Alaska Department of Natural Resources Recorder's Office at 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 900, Anchorage, AK 99501, phone 907-269-8899. 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.

Birth and death certificates come from the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Juneau at 907-465-3391. Certified copies are $30 for the first and $25 for each extra copy ordered at the same time. Processing by mail takes four to six weeks. Voter registration is through the Alaska Division of Elections at voterregistration.alaska.gov. The deadline is 30 days before any election. Alaska allows same-day registration during early voting.

State Agency Numbers for Wrangell

The Alaska state portal lists all departments with their main numbers. The Alaska Court System main line is 907-264-0514. The Department of Public Safety is at 907-269-5086. The Department of Law is at 907-465-3600 in Juneau. The Alaska Directory of State Officials can help you find the right person at any state agency.

For public records requests to state agencies, the Alaska State Archives lists records officers by agency. Each state department has a designated records officer who handles public records requests. The Alaska Public Records Act applies to all state and local agencies, and agencies must respond to requests within a reasonable time under 2 AAC 96.

How to Request Records in Wrangell

Getting records from Wrangell starts with knowing which office to contact. Borough records like meeting minutes, ordinances, and permits go through the clerk at (907) 874-2381 at 205 Brueger St. Court records go through the Ketchikan court at (907) 225-3195 since Wrangell court services are handled from there. State records like criminal history reports go through the Department of Public Safety in Anchorage.

For court records, search CourtView first to get the case number. This makes your request much faster. The Ketchikan court accepts requests by fax and email. For borough records, the Wrangell clerk can often pull documents the same day for simple requests. Larger requests that take more than five person-hours per month may come with fees under the Alaska Public Records Act. Since Wrangell is not on the road system, most records requests from outside the community happen by phone, fax, or email.

Nearby Borough Phone Directories

The Petersburg Borough is to the north along the Inside Passage. The Ketchikan Gateway Borough is to the south and provides court services for Wrangell. The Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area is to the west across Clarence Strait. Each has its own phone directory page with local contacts for courts, government offices, and law enforcement.

The Alaska Marine Highway ferry system connects Wrangell to Petersburg, Ketchikan, Juneau, and other Southeast Alaska communities. The ferry is the main way to travel between these communities along with air service. There are no roads connecting Wrangell to other communities.

Since court services for Wrangell go through Ketchikan, the ferry to Ketchikan is relevant for anyone who needs to appear in court in person. Check the Alaska Marine Highway schedule for ferry times. Air service connects Wrangell to Juneau and other Southeast Alaska cities on a daily basis. For most records requests, though, phone, fax, and email work fine without having to travel.