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Alaska Process Servers

Rush service of process 7 days a week
Routine
$125
  • 1st attempt within 5 business days
  • Up to 3 attempts made within 7–10 business days
Rush
$175
  • 1st attempt within 72 hours
  • Up to 3 attempts made in 3-5 business days
Same Day*
$225+
  • 1st attempt same day
    (or next, depending on submission time and server availability)
  • Up to 3 attempts in 3 days

* Same-day service is non-refundable.

  • Additional mileage may be incurred for rural or outside of city limits locations.

  • A $50 Pro Se surcharge applies per service address to all Pro Se Service of Process orders—Routine, Rush and Same Day—in every service area. It is added after the applicable geographic/service-level price, before separately authorized extras.

  • Significant discounts for volume accounts. Please contact us at info@onesourceprocess.com to inquire.

  • Stay informed with timely updates and service details via our online portal.  

Professional Process Service Across Alaska

A single misstep in service can unravel a case. Papers handed to the wrong person, left at an address no one lives at, or served by someone who is not authorized to do so can lead to additional attempts, rejected filings, delays, or challenges to whether service was valid.

Alaska has a licensing system for civilian process servers, while its court rules also allow certain civil process to be served by other authorized individuals. For clients who want professional handling, that licensing framework adds a clear standard for who is carrying out the service and how the work is documented.

One Source Process provides process service throughout Alaska in accordance with the Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, working with licensed civilian process servers on the ground. Whether the address is in Anchorage or a community off the road system, we coordinate the service attempt, required paperwork, and proof of service. Our process service coverage extends across Alaska and nationwide for matters involving multiple jurisdictions.

Apply online
Once we have received your application, we will respond with an email confirmation the same day. If you submit a Rush order, we will respond to you immediately.
Have your documents served
One of our highly trained professional servers will attempt to serve your document(s) as instructed by your Job Order.
Receive your affidavit
Once Your document(s) have been served. We will send you an Affidavit of Service!

Types of Requests We Service

Real Estate
  • Foreclosure documents
  • Eviction Notices / 30 Day Notice to
    Correct or Vacate
  • Landlord & Tenant documents
  • Bank levies
  • Wage garnishments
Family Law
  • Divorce papers
  • Paternity determination
  • Child support
  • Custody
  • Visitation papers
Government
  • Local & Federal government
    courts
  • City municipalities
  • Government agencies
  • Police departments
  • Jails & detention facilities
General Civil Litigation
  • Summons & Complaints
  • Restraining orders

Our Certifications & Partners

We proudly showcase our certifications and partnerships, reflecting our dedication to quality and collaborative excellence.

Is the person/entity avoiding service?
You may require our stake-out and investigative services

Nationwide Legal & Document Services

Who May Serve Process in Alaska

Alaska limits who may serve legal process. Under the state’s rules, service may be carried out by:

  • Licensed civilian process servers regulated by the Alaska Department of Public Safety under 13 AAC 67
  • Peace officers, including Alaska State Troopers and other officers covered by the court rules
  • Individuals specially appointed by the Commissioner of Public Safety for service of process

Alaska is one of the states that formally licenses civilian process servers. Using someone who is not authorized for the type of service involved can create questions about whether service was valid. One Source Process coordinates Alaska assignments with properly licensed servers who are authorized to perform the work.

Nationwide Legal & Document Services

Cities & Service Areas Covered

Alaska has no counties; each community sits within a borough or unified municipality. We serve across the state, with the heaviest activity in these areas.

Anchorage, AK

Anchorage is Alaska’s largest population center and accounts for much of the state’s process service activity. Most residential and commercial addresses here are on the road system, which makes routine attempts generally more straightforward than service in communities without road connections.

Fairbanks, AK

The Fairbanks North Star Borough anchors the Interior and the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The borough covers a large area, so service logistics can vary between addresses in the city and more remote communities.

Juneau, AK

The City and Borough of Juneau is the state capital, yet it has no road connection to the rest of Alaska. Travel to and from Juneau is by air or sea, which can affect the logistics of in-person service.

Wasilla & Palmer, AK

Wasilla and Palmer sit in the fast-growing Matanuska-Susitna Borough, which covers a large area with communities spread across the borough. Confirming a current address before an attempt can help avoid unnecessary travel.

Kenai & Soldotna, AK

The Kenai Peninsula Borough covers a large area, and seasonal shifts in population and activity can affect service logistics and travel time.

Ketchikan, AK

The Ketchikan Gateway Borough is an island community in the southern panhandle, reached only by ferry or air. Even the airport sits across the water on a separate island, Gravina Island, and is connected to Ketchikan by ferry.

Nationwide Legal & Document Services

How to Serve Legal Papers in Alaska

Alaska recognizes specific methods of service, and using the wrong one can require additional attempts or lead to a challenge to whether service was valid.

Personal and Substitute Service

One option is personal service: delivering the summons and complaint directly to the individual. When that is not possible, Alaska allows substitute service by leaving copies at the person’s dwelling house or usual place of abode with someone of suitable age and discretion who resides there.

Service by Certified Mail

Alaska also permits service by registered or certified mail, with return receipt requested and restricted delivery. The signed receipt documents delivery to the recipient. For an original summons and complaint, ordinary first-class mail, email, electronic filing through TrueFiling, and hand delivery by a party are not substitutes for the permitted service methods.

The 120-Day Deadline and Alternative Service

A plaintiff generally has 120 days from filing the complaint to complete service. If a defendant remains unserved after that period, the plaintiff may need to show good cause; otherwise, the court may dismiss the action against that defendant without prejudice.

When ordinary attempts fail, the plaintiff can ask the court to authorize posting or another alternative method of service under Civil Rule 4(e). The request generally includes an affidavit of diligent inquiry describing the efforts made to locate and serve the defendant, and the court decides what alternative method is appropriate.

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Serving Hard-to-Reach Alaska Locations

Alaska presents obstacles that rarely come up in the Lower 48. Many communities are not connected to the road system and can be reached only by small aircraft or ferry. Weather and seasonal transport schedules can affect travel times and service logistics, and some defendants actively avoid service.

We plan around those realities. Our approach includes planned repeat attempts that account for local transport schedules, skip tracing to confirm a current location before anyone travels, stake-out service for evasive subjects, and GPS-tracked attempts with photo documentation.

Because reaching a rural or remote address can involve long-distance travel, ferry service, or even a flight, additional mileage or travel charges may apply. For genuinely remote communities, we do not promise same-day service. Instead, we assess the access conditions, available transport, and location before giving you a realistic service window.

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Our CEO Brandon Yoshimura and Director of Operations Danny Koo.

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    CEO Brandon Yoshimura (left) and Director of Operations Danny Koo (right) outside of our office in Washington, DC.