Small claims court in Anchorage Borough, Alaska
In Anchorage Borough, small claims cases up to $10,000 are heard by more than one court: Two Anchorage courthouses. You must file with the one that serves the right area. Below is one of them, the Alaska District Court – Anchorage, with a link to the official list.
Where to file in Anchorage Borough
One of several courts in Anchorage Borough: Two Anchorage courthouses. Find the right one: Official court directory.
Alaska District Court – Anchorage
Address: 825 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501 · Map
Phone: 907-264-0480
Two Anchorage courthouses: Nesbett Courthouse, 825 W 4th Ave, and Boney Courthouse, 303 K Street. Small claims line: 907-264-0480.
Court addresses, phones and hours change. Call the clerk before you go, and ask whether small claims are filed at this location.
Is this the right borough?
File at the District Court nearest where the defendant lives or works, where the injury or damage happened, or where a business does business.
If the person or business you are suing is in another borough, use that borough's court instead. See all Alaska boroughs.
How to file in Anchorage Borough
Ask for payment in writing
Alaska doesn't require a demand letter before filing, but asking in writing first can help. Make a free demand letter.
Fill in the claim (SC-1)
Small Claims Complaint Get the form.
File it with the right court and pay the fee
$50 for claims of $2,500 or less and $100 for larger claims. Serving the papers (certified mail or a process server) costs extra. Fee waiver: Exemption from the Payment of Fees (form TF-920).
Have the papers served
You arrange service: send it by certified mail, restricted delivery, return receipt, or hire a process server (a state trooper serves where no server is available). Then file an Affidavit of Service (form SC-4).
Go to the hearing
Usually about 4 to 12 weeks after the defendant answers. The court mails the trial notice at least 15 days ahead. Bring receipts, photos, messages, the contract and your demand letter, with copies.
Want every detail? The full Alaska filing guide covers each stage with a checklist.
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Where is small claims court in Anchorage Borough?
Anchorage Borough has more than one small claims court (Two Anchorage courthouses). File with the one that serves the area where the defendant lives or where the problem happened, as the venue rules say. One of them is the Alaska District Court – Anchorage, 825 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501. Phone: 907-264-0480. Official list of all of them: Official court directory, https://courts.alaska.gov/courtdir/index.htm
How much can I sue for in Anchorage Borough small claims court?
Up to $10,000. You can sue for up to $10,000 plus interest and court costs. Businesses have the same limit. If your claim is bigger, you must give up the extra. Small claims can't handle evictions, land title disputes, or claims against the State of Alaska or the U.S. government.
How much does it cost to file in Anchorage Borough?
$50 for claims of $2,500 or less and $100 for larger claims. Serving the papers (certified mail or a process server) costs extra. Fee waiver: Exemption from the Payment of Fees (form TF-920).