North Lakes Death Records
Death records for North Lakes are maintained by Alaska's Health Analytics and Vital Records Section at the state level. North Lakes is a census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, and like all Alaska communities, vital records are not kept locally. All requests for certified death certificates must go through the state HAVRS office. This page explains how to request North Lakes area death records and where to find additional research resources.
North Lakes Overview
North Lakes Death Records and the State System
North Lakes is located in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, north of Wasilla in the Mat-Su Valley. All death records for North Lakes residents are maintained by the Health Analytics and Vital Records Section (HAVRS) at the state level. The Matanuska-Susitna Borough government at matsugov.us provides local services but does not issue or store death certificates.
Alaska Statute AS 18.50 governs all vital records in the state. Death records are restricted for 50 years from the date of death. Records from before 1975 are open to any researcher. Records from 1975 onward require proof of an eligible relationship. North Lakes is a relatively newer community, so most death records requested for this area will fall within the restricted window and require family relationship documentation.
Requesting North Lakes Death Certificates
Certified death certificates for North Lakes residents are ordered through the state HAVRS system. You can submit in person at a state office, online through VitalChek, or by mail or fax. Email orders are not accepted.
The Anchorage office at 3901 Old Seward Hwy, Ste. 101, Anchorage, AK 99503, phone (907) 269-0991, is the most convenient state location for North Lakes residents. It is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Juneau office at 5441 Commercial Blvd., Juneau, AK 99801, phone (907) 465-3391, fax (907) 465-3618, is open the same hours. Mail requests go to Health Analytics and Vital Records, P.O. Box 110675, Juneau, AK 99811-0675.
The first certified copy costs $30. Additional copies at the same time cost $25. An apostille costs $42. A record verification costs $2.50. VitalChek orders take 2 to 3 weeks. Mail and fax take 2 to 3 months. All submissions need a completed form, government ID copy, and payment.
Note: Submit through one method only to avoid duplicate charges.
Historical Records and Research Resources
Historical death records for the North Lakes area fall within the Mat-Su Valley collections at the Alaska State Archives in Juneau, at 395 Whittier St., phone (907) 465-2270. The statewide Alaska Vital Records 1816-2005 at FamilySearch includes Mat-Su records. The Alaska State Library genealogy resources page provides additional tools for statewide research including the Mat-Su area.
Cemetery records for the North Lakes area are indexed at Find a Grave and BillionGraves. The Social Security Death Index at FamilySearch covers deaths reported from 1962 to present. For specific research questions about the Mat-Su area, the Alaska State Archives staff can help identify which record groups cover North Lakes and surrounding communities.