Skagway Municipality Marriage License
Getting a marriage license in Skagway Municipality starts with Alaska's state HAVRS system. Skagway is a small municipality in Southeast Alaska with a district court that can assist with license procedures. The Juneau HAVRS office is the nearest walk-in state vital records location. This page covers fees, waiting periods, and how to get your certified certificate.
Skagway Municipality Overview
How to Get a Marriage License in Skagway
Skagway is one of Alaska's smallest municipalities, located at the northern end of the Inside Passage. All marriage licenses come from the state through HAVRS. Skagway has a district court under the First Judicial District. Residents often travel to Juneau or apply by mail, as the Juneau HAVRS office is the nearest walk-in state vital records location. Skagway is accessible by road (via the Alaska Highway through Canada), ferry, and air.
Both applicants must appear together in person. Each needs a valid government-issued photo ID. Under AS 25.05.021, both must be sworn in and sign the application at the same time. The fee is $60 in person or $70 by mail. No blood test needed. No residency requirement applies.
If either applicant was divorced within the past 60 days, bring a certified copy of the final divorce decree. The officer must see this before issuing the license.
Skagway District Court
The Skagway District Court serves the municipality and can assist with marriage commissioner appointments. Any person 18 or older can be appointed as a commissioner for $25, authorizing them to perform one ceremony in Alaska under AS 25.05.261.
| Court | Skagway District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 515 Broadway Skagway, AK 99840 |
| Phone | (907) 983-2356 |
| District | First 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, it expires. After the ceremony, the officiant must return the signed license to HAVRS within seven days.
Alaska Vital Records Offices
The Juneau HAVRS office is the nearest walk-in location for Skagway residents. Mail-in applications go to the Juneau address. Skagway is also accessible by road to Canada and then south to connect with the Alaska Highway.
| HAVRS Juneau | 5441 Commercial Blvd, Juneau AK 99811-0675 (907) 465-3391 |
|---|---|
| HAVRS Anchorage | 3901 Old Seward Hwy Ste 101, Anchorage AK 99503 (907) 269-0991 |
| bvsoffice@alaska.gov | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
Order certified copies through VitalChek online. A service fee applies.
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. Heirloom certificates: $65 for the first, $60 for each additional. Not accepted for legal use. Alaska marriage records are confidential for 50 years. Historical Skagway records from the gold rush era are available at the Alaska State Archives and through 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. Any person 18 or older can be appointed as a marriage commissioner for $25 at any Alaska court. See the Alaska Court System marriage FAQ for details.
Communities in Skagway Municipality
Skagway Municipality consists of the town of Skagway and surrounding area. No communities in the municipality meet the population threshold for individual city pages on this site. All marriage license applications go through the state HAVRS system, with Juneau as the nearest walk-in office.
Nearby Boroughs
These boroughs border or are near Skagway Municipality. All use the same state HAVRS licensing process.