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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Matanuska Susitna Borough record-source URLs verified against the official local and Alaska state publishers on the review date. 3 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Matanuska Susitna Borough — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Matanuska Susitna Borough, Alaska — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
117,613
Population
Census estimate
39,290
Households
Census estimate
$86,435
Median income
Annual household
$296,900
Median home value
Census ACS
Palmer
County seat
In Alaska
Criminal records
see state portal
Court records
3 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
4 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Matanuska Susitna Borough Records at a Glance
| Record type | Matanuska Susitna Borough verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Home Page - Alaska Court System Redirect to Alaska Court System Home Page |
| Criminal records | No verified source — see Matanuska Susitna Borough state portal below |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Matanuska Susitna Borough state portal below |
| Property records | Matanuska-Susitna Borough- myProperty SubDivision Listing Matanuska-Susitna Borough Parcel Viewer |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Matanuska Susitna Borough state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Matanuska Susitna Borough state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Matanuska Susitna Borough state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Matanuska Susitna Borough state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Matanuska Susitna Borough. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Matanuska Susitna Borough Records
2026
Matanuska Susitna Borough court records portal verified
State court system links for Matanuska Susitna Borough verified against the Alaska judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Matanuska Susitna Borough property records online
Matanuska Susitna Borough property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside Alaska, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step Matanuska Susitna Borough Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Matanuska Susitna Borough clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Matanuska Susitna Borough clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Alaska statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Alaska state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Matanuska Susitna Borough Records
❌ Myth: "Matanuska Susitna Borough maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Matanuska Susitna Borough are held by the Alaska state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Matanuska Susitna Borough are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Matanuska Susitna Borough data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Alaska state repository has verified, current Matanuska Susitna Borough data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Matanuska Susitna Borough assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Matanuska Susitna Borough assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- courts.alaska.gov — Court records — official source
- myproperty.matsugov.us — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Matanuska Susitna Borough & Alaska Records
For records not specific to Matanuska Susitna Borough, use Alaska's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Alaska statewide record systems:
- Alaska Court Records →
- Alaska Criminal Records →
- Alaska Property Records →
- Alaska Vital Records →
- Alaska Voter Records →
- Alaska Wants & Warrants →
- Alaska Licenses →
- Alaska Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Alaska statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
Other counties in Alaska: Kodiak Island · Lake and Peninsula · North Slope · Northwest Arctic · Sitka
About Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
Matanuska-Susitna Borough is located in Alaska. The borough seat is Palmer.
- Population: 117,613
- Households: 39,290
- Median household income: $86,435
- Median home value: $296,900
- Below poverty line: 10.2%
- Land area: 24,707.3 sq mi
- Population density: 4.8 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 0
- NCES schools indexed: 0
Matanuska-Susitna Borough- myProperty SubDivision Listing
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We're sorry. Your search has returned no data. This could be for several reasons. Your search term was: · You can search from the search box in the upper right corner. Here is a hint for Subdivision ID type searches:
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Parcel Viewer
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The Lakes - Susitna Lake - Alaska Division of Mining, Land, and Water
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Information on restrictions, easements, reservations, and setbacks may be depicted on the plat, contained in the plat notes, or be recorded separately . There is a 50ft public access easement and a 100ft building setback upland from ordinary high water of Susitna Lake.
MSB - Government
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The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Government is composed of a Mayor and the Assembly which serves as the Borough's legislative body. It sets policy, adopts the annual budget, enacts ordinances, and appoints the Borough Manager, Borough Clerk, and Borough Attorney.
Home Page - Alaska Court System
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The mission of the Alaska Court System is to provide an accessible and impartial forum for the just resolution of all cases that come before it, and to decide such cases in accordance with the law, expeditiously and with integrity. Pledge of Fairness · Alaska State Legislature Child Support ...
Redirect to Alaska Court System Home Page
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The mission of the Alaska Court System is to provide an accessible and impartial forum for the just resolution of all cases that come before it, and to decide such cases in accordance with the law, expeditiously and with integrity . Pledge of Fairness · Alaska State Legislature Child Support ...
Courtview Justice Solutions - Alaska Court Records
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If you see this, it means that both javascript and meta-refresh are not support by your browser configuration. Please click this link to continue to the original destination
Alaska Department of Public Safety
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Log in to the federal Judiciary’s electronic public access services. Close PACER Case Locator PACER Log in Manage PACER Account
Multi-Agency Human Trafficking Investigation Results in Multiple Arrests – Alaska Department of Public Safety
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April 16, 2026 (Anchorage, Alaska) - Following a year-long joint investigation, law enforcement officers from the Anchorage Police Department, Alaska State Troopers, the FBI Anchorage Field Office, and other partners executed search warrants this week at seven illicit massage parlors across Anchorage and the Matanuska Susitna Valley.
Vital Records & Certificates | State of Alaska | Department of Health
Birth/Death/Marriage
.gov
Alaska birth and death certificate requests.
health.alaska.gov
Alaska Professional Licensing
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Records of births, deaths, marriage, and divorces · The Department of Health manages the records of all births, deaths, marriages, and divorces that happen in Alaska. If you are looking for a record of a birth, death, marriage, or divorce that happened in another state you will have to reach ...
Alaska Department of Natural Resources
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The Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) systems include the Land Administration System (LAS), the Geographic Information System, the Revenue and Billing System, and others. The section also produces and maintains the state's land status maps. The State Recorder's Office administers the statewide recording system and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Central File.
Additional Records
Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, Genealogy Trails - History and Genealogy obits_02.htm
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The official website of Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska, Genealogy Trails for Alaska
Wrangell Borough, Alaska, Genealogy Trails - History and Genealogy cemeteries.htm
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Welcome to Wrangell Borough, Alaska A Proud Part of the Genealogy Trails History Group · The City owns and operates the "Columbarium," which is a structure of niches or vaults that accommodate urns. Each niche or vault is 12 inches by 12 inches by 15 ½ inches, which may accommodate one or ...
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Matanuska Susitna Borough?
Matanuska Susitna Borough court cases are searchable through the Home Page - Alaska Court System portal: https://courts.alaska.gov/. Alaska also operates a state-level case lookup through the CourtView system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Alaska?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Alaska record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
Are Alaska marriage records public?
Marriage records in Alaska are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
Are Alaska criminal records public?
Mostly yes. Alaska's public-records law makes adult arrests, court filings, and conviction histories accessible to anyone unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Juvenile cases and sealed records are generally excluded by statute.