Kodiak Island Borough Marriage License
Getting a marriage license in Kodiak Island Borough starts with the state HAVRS system. The Kodiak District Court is the main local resource for license assistance, and this page covers everything: what to bring, fees, the waiting period, and how to get your certified marriage certificate after the ceremony.
Kodiak Island Borough Overview
How to Get a Marriage License in Kodiak Island Borough
All marriage licenses in Alaska are issued by the state through HAVRS. The Kodiak District Court at 204 Mission Road is the primary local resource for Kodiak Island Borough residents. Kodiak is in the Third Judicial District. The island is accessible by ferry and air from Anchorage. For most couples, applying through the local courthouse process or mailing the application to the Anchorage or Juneau HAVRS office are the two main options.
Both applicants must appear together at the same time. Each needs a valid government-issued photo ID. Under AS 25.05.021, both must be sworn in and sign the application in person. The fee is $60 in person or $70 by mail. No blood test required. No residency requirement applies.
If either applicant was divorced within the past 60 days, bring a certified copy of the final divorce decree. This must be reviewed before the license is issued.
Kodiak District Court
The Kodiak District Court handles civil and criminal matters for the borough and assists with marriage commissioner appointments. Any person 18 or older can be appointed as a commissioner for $25 under AS 25.05.261. This is a one-time appointment that lets them perform one ceremony.
| Court | Kodiak District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 204 Mission Road Kodiak, AK 99615 |
| Phone | (907) 486-1600 |
| District | Third Judicial District |
The 3-Day Waiting Period
Alaska requires a mandatory three-day waiting period under AS 25.05.031. No exceptions. The day of issuance does not count as day one. The license is valid for 90 days. If the ceremony does not happen within 90 days, the license expires. After the ceremony, the officiant must return the signed license to HAVRS within seven days to officially record the marriage.
Alaska Vital Records Offices
The Anchorage HAVRS office is the nearest walk-in location for Kodiak residents, accessible by air. The Juneau office also accepts walk-ins. Mail-in applications go to the Juneau address.
| HAVRS Anchorage | 3901 Old Seward Hwy Ste 101, Anchorage AK 99503 (907) 269-0991 |
|---|---|
| HAVRS Juneau | 5441 Commercial Blvd, Juneau AK 99811-0675 (907) 465-3391 |
| bvsoffice@alaska.gov | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
Order certified copies online through VitalChek. A service fee applies, but it is convenient for remote ordering.
Getting Your Marriage Certificate
After HAVRS records the marriage, order a certified copy: $30 for the first, $25 for each additional at the same time. A heirloom certificate is $65 for the first and $60 for each additional. Heirloom copies are not accepted for legal use. Alaska marriage records are confidential for 50 years, then become public. Historical Kodiak records can be found through the Alaska State Archives and FamilySearch Alaska.
Alaska Marriage Law Overview
Alaska marriage law is in Title 25, Chapter 25.05. AS 25.05.011 covers who may marry; AS 25.05.021 covers the license process; AS 25.05.031 sets the three-day wait; AS 25.05.261 authorizes marriage commissioners. Alaska does not recognize common law marriage. The Alaska Court System marriage FAQ has details on commissioner appointments.
Cities in Kodiak Island Borough
Kodiak is the main city in the borough. All marriage licenses for borough residents go through the state HAVRS system.
Nearby Boroughs
These boroughs are near Kodiak Island. All use the same state HAVRS licensing process.