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Legal help in Alaska: get back what you're owed

Eight free guides for Alaska, in one place: the key facts and deadlines from each, and a direct link to the full guide. Start with the problem you have.

Small Claims Map

Small claims court in Alaska

If someone owes you money and won't pay, you can sue without a lawyer.

Most you can sue for
$10,000
Court
District Court small claims
Filing fee
$50–$100
Lawyers
Optional

Facts from Small Claims Map. About this topic

Tenant Rights Map

Renters' rights in Alaska

If you rent, state law sets how fast a deposit comes back, what the landlord must repair and the notice before an eviction case.

Deadline to return a deposit
14 or 30 days
Security deposit limit
2 months' rent (with exceptions)
Notice before an eviction case for unpaid rent
7 days
Notice before the landlord enters
24 hours

Facts from Tenant Rights Map, checked Oct 2026. About this topic

Wage Claim Map

Unpaid wages in Alaska

If your employer didn't pay you, a state office may collect it for free.

File a wage claim with
Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Minimum wage (2026)
$14.00
Final paycheck if fired
Within 3 working days
Deadline to file a wage claim
2 years

Facts from Wage Claim Map, checked Oct 2026. About this topic

Lemon Car Map

Lemon law in Alaska

If a new car keeps going back to the shop for the same defect, the maker may owe you a refund or a replacement.

Lemon law period
12 months
What makes it a lemon
3 repairs · 30 business days
Covers used cars
No
Before you sue
If maker has a program

Facts from Lemon Car Map, checked Oct 2026. About this topic

Tax Appeal Map

Property tax appeals in Alaska

If your home's assessed value is too high, you can appeal it, but only within a short window.

Deadline to appeal
30 days after notice (borough BOE)
Where you appeal first
Borough or city Board of Equalization (BOE) appeal
Median effective tax rate
1.11%
Median yearly tax on a home
$3,901

Closed for 2026As of October 21, 2026, the 2026 appeal windows are closed in all the large boroughs. New 2027 notices are expected starting in January 2027 (Anchorage by January 15, Fairbanks North Star at the end of January, Juneau in March in 2026; other boroughs vary), and you will have 30 days from the mailing date to appeal. (as of October 21, 2026)

Facts from Tax Appeal Map, checked Oct 2026. About this topic

Exemption Map

Property tax exemptions in Alaska

If you own and live in your home, you may qualify for breaks that lower your property tax. You usually have to apply.

Homestead exemption
Set locally
Homestead deadline
Set locally
Senior break
Yes
Disabled veterans
$150,000

Facts from Exemption Map, checked Oct 2026. About this topic

Owed Map

Unclaimed money in Alaska

Old bank accounts, deposits, refunds and checks end up with the state. Searching and claiming is free.

Official search
Alaska Unclaimed Property Program
Held by the state
See the guide
Cost to search and claim
Free
On MissingMoney.com
Yes

Facts from Owed Map, checked Oct 2026. About this topic

Divorce Law Map

Divorce in Alaska

Before you can file, one of you usually must have lived in the state for a set time, and many states make you wait before the divorce is final.

Residency before you can file
No minimum time
Waiting period
30 days after filing
Filing fee
$250

Facts from Divorce Law Map, checked Oct 2026. About this topic

Deadlines at a glance in Alaska

Short forms of each guide's rule. Every deadline has details (when the clock starts, exceptions, how to count days): read the full rule in the guide before you rely on it. “See the guide” means our data has no short form for it.

Deadlines at a glance in Alaska
TopicDeadline or time limitRuleGuide
Small claims courtDeadline to sue: written contract3 yearsSmall Claims Map
Small claims courtDeadline to sue: verbal agreement3 yearsSmall Claims Map
Small claims courtDeadline to sue: property damage2 yearsSmall Claims Map
Renters' rightsDeadline to return a deposit14 or 30 daysTenant Rights Map
Renters' rightsNotice before an eviction case for unpaid rent7 daysTenant Rights Map
Unpaid wagesDeadline to file a wage claim2 yearsWage Claim Map
Unpaid wagesFinal paycheck if firedWithin 3 working daysWage Claim Map
Lemon lawLemon law period12 monthsLemon Car Map
Lemon lawDeadlineSee the guideLemon Car Map
Property tax appealsDeadline to appeal30 days after notice (borough BOE)Tax Appeal Map
Property tax exemptionsHomestead deadlineSet locallyExemption Map
Unclaimed moneyDeadline to claimSee the guideOwed Map
DivorceResidency before you can fileNo minimum timeDivorce Law Map
DivorceWaiting period30 days after filingDivorce Law Map

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