Health Analytics and Vital Records (HAVRS)

Who we are

Health Analytics and Vital Records (HAVRS) manages Alaska vital records and health data. You can place orders for vital records via walk-in to our Anchorage or Juneau office, or by mail, fax, or VitalChek. We do not accept email orders.

What we do

Health Analytics and Vital Records (HAVRS) manages vital records and health data, making sure Alaskans have access to accurate data, documents, and information. This includes certificates for births, deaths, marriages, divorces, adoptions, paternity, and amendments.

HAVRS also oversees health-related data, including the cancer registry, hospitalization records, medical provider price lists, and health facility reporting.

Services provided by HAVRS include:

• Certified copies of vital records
• Marriage licenses and heirloom certificates
• Statements of search for vital records
• Medical marijuana cards
• Delayed birth certificate applications
• Certification services for international document validation

Resources

Order birth, death, and divorce certificates

• Place orders in person at the Anchorage or Juneau offices, mail, fax, or VitalChek
  Use only one method per request to avoid duplicate charges
• Expedited requests must go through VitalChek (processed in 5–7 days, excluding shipping)

Tips for secure delivery

• Use a tracked shipping method, especially with "General Delivery" addresses
• If regular mail is lost, a new request with ID and payment is required

Additional information

• If you need to make a change to a vital record, please contact our Special Services unit at 907- 465-1200
• Records are only available for events that occurred in Alaska. For other states, visit the National Center for Health Statistics

Important: Records are not available to the public until after 100 years for births and 50 years for marriage, divorce, and death.