Alaska Small Claims Court Guide
Everything you need to know about filing a small claims case in Alaska.
Maximum Claim
$10,000
Filing Fee
$75–$150
Fee waiver available
Court Name
Small Claims Court (District Court)
Hearing Timeline
30–60 days from filing
Find your courthouse in Alaska
Search by city, county, or ZIP code to get the courthouse address, phone number, hours, and filing options.
How Much Can You Sue For in Alaska?
In Alaska, individuals can file small claims cases for up to $10,000. This limit applies to both individuals and businesses.
Alaska Small Claims Court Filing Fees
| Claim Amount | Filing Fee |
|---|---|
| Claims up to $2,500 | $75 |
| Claims $2,501–$10,000 | $150 |
If you cannot afford the filing fee, you may qualify for a fee waiver. Ask the court clerk for a fee waiver application when you file.
Statutes of Limitations in Alaska
You must file your claim within the time limits below, or the court will dismiss your case regardless of its merits.
3
years — written contract
3
years — oral contract
6
years — property damage
2
years — personal injury
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Read the demand letter guideWhere to File in Alaska
Small claims cases in Alaska are handled by the Small Claims Court (District Court). Alaska has 4 judicial districts with 15 court locations.
Where to file: File in the court location nearest to where the defendant lives
Not sure which court you need? Our step-by-step filing guide walks you through finding the right court for your case.
Find your specific courthouse: Search for your county courthouse below ↓ — get the address, phone number, hours, and see if e-filing is available.
How to Serve the Defendant in Alaska
After filing your claim, you must formally notify the defendant. This is called "service of process" and is required before your case can be heard.
Accepted methods: Personal service, certified mail with return receipt, or process server
Deadline: Service must be completed at least 20 days before the hearing.
Alaska Small Claims Court Procedures
Can I bring a lawyer?
Yes, attorneys are allowed to represent parties in Alaska small claims court.
Can I appeal?
Either party may appeal within 30 days
Is e-filing available?
Yes, electronic filing is available in Alaska.
Are remote hearings available?
Yes, virtual/remote hearings are available in Alaska.
Official Alaska Court Resources
Find Your Courthouse in Alaska
Select your county to get the courthouse address, phone number, hours, and filing options.
Aleutians East Borough
Sand Point area
(907) 264-0514
Aleutians West Census Area
area
(907) 581-1379
Anchorage Borough
Anchorage area
(907) 264-0480
Anchorage Municipality
area
(907) 264-0517
Bethel Borough
Bethel area
(907) 543-2298
Bethel Census Area
area
(907) 543-2298
Bristol Bay Borough
area
(907) 246-4240
Chugach Census Area
area
(907) 835-2266
Copper River Census Area
area
(907) 822-3405
Denali Borough
area
(907) 832-5430
Dillingham Borough
Dillingham area
(907) 842-5215
Dillingham Census Area
area
(907) 842-5215
Fairbanks North Star Borough
Fairbanks area
(907) 452-9267
Haines Borough
Haines area
(907) 766-2801
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
area
(907) 788-3229
Juneau Borough
Juneau area
(907) 463-4700
Juneau City and Borough
area
(907) 463-4700
Kenai Peninsula Borough
Soldotna area
(907) 283-3110
Ketchikan Gateway Borough
Ketchikan area
(907) 225-3195
Kodiak Island Borough
Kodiak area
(907) 486-1600
Kusilvak Census Area
area
(907) 949-1748
Lake and Peninsula Borough
area
(907) 246-4240
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Palmer area
(907) 746-8181
Nome Borough
Nome area
(907) 443-5216
Nome Census Area
area
(907) 443-5216
North Slope Borough
Utqiagvik area
(907) 852-4800
Northwest Arctic Borough
Kotzebue area
(907) 442-3208
Petersburg Borough
Petersburg area
(907) 772-3824
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
area
(907) 755-8801
Sitka Borough
Sitka area
(907) 747-3291
Sitka City and Borough
area
(907) 747-3291
Skagway Borough
Skagway area
(907) 983-2303
Skagway Municipality
area
(907) 766-2801 (Haines court, which manages Skagway)
Southeast Fairbanks Borough
Delta Junction area
(907) 452-9267 (Civil, Small Claims, Appeals, Marriage Licenses)
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
area
(907) 895-4211
Valdez-Cordova Borough
Valdez area
(907) 835-2266
Wrangell Borough
Wrangell area
(907) 874-2311
Wrangell City and Borough
area
(907) 874-2311
Yakutat Borough
Yakutat area
(907) 784-3274
Yakutat City and Borough
area
(907) 784-3274
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
area
(907) 662-2336
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Ready to take action in Alaska?
A demand letter often resolves disputes before court — our free guide shows you how to write one.
Read the demand letter guide