| Trial Court Clerk | Clerk's Office, Alaska Court System — Third Judicial District (Kenai) |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | 125 Trading Bay Drive, Suite 100, Kenai, AK 99611 |
| Phone | (907) 283-3110 |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; clerk's office closed Thursdays 8:00–9:00 a.m. and Fridays 12:00–1:00 p.m. |
| Earliest records noted | 1990 |
| Plain copy fee | $5 for the first page, $3 for each additional page |
| Certified copy fee | $10 for the first page, $3 for each additional page |
The Kenai Peninsula Borough stretches from Seward and Homer to the central peninsula communities of Kenai and Soldotna. Soldotna is the borough's administrative seat, but the courthouse for the area — like every trial court in Alaska — is not a borough office at all. It is run by the clerk's office of the Alaska Court System's Third Judicial District, located in the city of Kenai rather than in Soldotna, a distinction worth knowing before you drive to the wrong town.
The Kenai courthouse hears Superior and District Court matters for the central and northern peninsula. Homer and Seward have their own smaller court locations for local matters, but records for cases filed anywhere on the peninsula are all searchable through the same statewide CourtView tool, regardless of which town's courthouse holds the physical file.
Search Kenai Peninsula Borough court records online
Trial Court Clerk
Clerk's Office, Alaska Court System — Third Judicial District (Kenai)
- Cost
- Free to search case dockets on CourtView; fees apply for copies requested from the clerk
- Coverage
- Superior and District Court cases filed on the central and northern Kenai Peninsula, including felony and misdemeanor criminal, civil, family, probate, and small claims matters
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Traffic
The main courthouse for the borough is in the city of Kenai, not in Soldotna, the borough's administrative seat. Homer and Seward have their own smaller court locations.
What is available online
CourtView covers Kenai Peninsula Borough Superior and District Court cases, from Kenai, Homer, and Seward alike, in the same statewide search as every other Alaska courthouse, with no comprehensive coverage before 1990.
Which clerk has your record
In Alaska, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Alaska page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| Superior Court | Felony criminal cases; Civil cases over $100,000; Divorce, custody, and other family cases | Clerk of the Superior Court at the courthouse where the case was filed |
| District Court | Misdemeanor criminal cases; Civil claims up to $100,000; Small claims (up to $10,000) | Clerk of the District Court at the courthouse where the case was filed |
| Magistrate Court | Municipal ordinance violations; Traffic infractions; Minor criminal offenses | Clerk of the Magistrate Court (same clerk's office as District Court in most locations) |
Request records in person or by mail
Kenai Peninsula Borough clerk offices
125 Trading Bay Drive, Suite 100, Kenai, AK 99611
Phone: (907) 283-3110
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; clerk's office closed Thursdays 8:00–9:00 a.m. and Fridays 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Search CourtView by party name or case number first, since the peninsula has more than one court location and CourtView will show which one has the file. For copies, submit Form TF-311 ("Instructions and Request for Records") in person at 125 Trading Bay Drive, Suite 100, Kenai, or by mail, with the case number, the documents needed, and payment by check or money order. The clerk's office closes for internal processing Thursdays from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. and Fridays from noon to 1:00 p.m.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Alaska |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | $5 for the first page, $3 for each additional page |
| Certified copy | $10 for the first page, $3 for each additional page |
Fees are set statewide by Administrative Rule 9 (the court system's fee schedule) and apply at every courthouse, unlike states where each county sets its own copy fee. Confirm with the clerk's office before sending payment, since the schedule is amended from time to time by supreme court order.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Alaska does not have a general expungement statute that erases a conviction from every record. Instead, it uses two narrower tools:
The Alaska guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Kenai Peninsula Borough courthouse in Soldotna?
No. Soldotna is the borough's administrative seat, but the main trial courthouse for the central and northern peninsula is in the city of Kenai, a short drive away.
Does the Kenai Peninsula Borough operate its own court?
No. As with every Alaska borough, there is no borough-level court. Court records are kept by the Alaska Court System's Third Judicial District clerk's office.
What about cases filed in Homer or Seward?
Homer and Seward have their own, smaller court locations for local matters, but their case records are searchable through the same statewide CourtView tool used for the Kenai courthouse and every other Alaska location.
What are the clerk's office hours in Kenai?
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with the clerk's office closed Thursdays from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. and Fridays from noon to 1:00 p.m. for internal processing.
Sources
- Alaska Court System — Kenai Court Directory — https://courts.alaska.gov/courtdir/3kn.htm
- Alaska Court System — Search Cases — https://courts.alaska.gov/main/search-cases.htm
- Alaska Court System — CourtView Online Information — https://courts.alaska.gov/trialcourts/cvinfo.htm
- Alaska Court System — Court System Information — https://courts.alaska.gov/main/ctinfo.htm
- Alaska Court System — Court Directory — https://courts.alaska.gov/courtdir/
- Alaska Court System — Filing Fees & Fee Waiver — https://courts.alaska.gov/shc/courtfees.htm
- Alaska Department of Public Safety — Background Checks — https://dps.alaska.gov/statewide/background-checks/
- District of Alaska (U.S. District Court) — https://www.akd.uscourts.gov/
- Alaska Statutes AS 12.55 — Sentencing (incl. 12.55.085, setting aside conviction) — https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp?media=print&secStart=12.55&secEnd=12.55.185
- Alaska Statutes AS 12.62 — Criminal Justice Information and Records Checks (incl. 12.62.180, sealing) — https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp?media=print&secStart=12.62&secEnd=12.62.180
- PACER — Federal court records — https://pacer.uscourts.gov/
See also: all Alaska counties.