Anchorage Municipality, Alaska: Where to File a Security Deposit Claim and What It Costs

Listed court is Anchorage District Court in Anchorage. Check venue on the court's official page or with the clerk. Filing fee: see the fee table. Claims up to $10,000. Alaska return time: 14 calendar days or another period by condition. ACS two-bedroom rent: $1,433. Enter your dates below and send the dated letter first.

Court listed	Anchorage District Court
City	Anchorage
Address	825 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone	(907) 264-0514 (listed in the state court directory 2026-09-21; not confirmed by the court)
Hours	Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
County filing fee	$50 for claims of $2,500 or less; $100 for claims over $2,500, per Alaska Court System.
E-filing	Yes, see filing page
Small claims limit	$10,000
State deposit return deadline	14 calendar days after the tenancy is terminated and possession is delivered by the tenant. Applies when: proper termination notice under AS 34.03.290 AND no damage deductions for noncompliance with AS 34.03.120. 30 calendar days after the tenancy is terminated. Applies when: proper notice given but costs are deducted for damages from tenant noncompliance with AS 34.03.120. 30 calendar days after the later of tenancy termination, delivery of possession, or landlord awareness of abandonment. Applies when: tenant did not give notice complying with AS 34.03.290.
Time limit to sue	3 years
Deposit statute	Alaska Stat. § 34.03.070

Some counties have more than one small claims court, and venue rules differ by state; check which court hears your claim on the court's official page or with the clerk.

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Limits: $10,000 (District Court small claims only).

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Details of the return rules

Alaska statutory deadlines
When it applies	Deadline	Starts from
I gave the written notice the law requires, and the landlord is not keeping money for damage	14 days	after the tenancy is terminated and possession is delivered by the tenant
I gave the written notice the law requires, but the landlord is keeping money for damage	30 days	after the tenancy is terminated
I did not give the written notice the law requires, or it was not done right	30 days	after the later of tenancy termination, delivery of possession, or landlord awareness of abandonment

Alaska return rule: 14 calendar days (proper termination notice under AS 34.03.290 AND no damage deductions for noncompliance with AS 34.03.120). Check the dates you entered above.

Court listed for this county: Anchorage District Court. Check venue on the official court page or with the clerk.

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Who do you name in the claim?

Find and compare the legal names

Find and compare the legal names in these records:

The lease: the Landlord or Owner line and who signed.
The deposit receipt or the account your rent went to.
The owner of record in the property records of Anchorage Municipality.
The Alaska business registry for an LLC or management company: its exact legal name and registered agent. Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing

A registered agent receives court papers for a company; it is not the defendant.

This page shows where the names are recorded; it does not decide who is legally liable.

What to bring to the clerk

Your lease.
Deposit receipt or payment record.
The demand letter and proof of delivery.
Move-out photos and an inventory or condition report.

Check the Alaska filing procedure before you go.

Court forms

Service methods: private process server.

Procedure source (high confidence): Small Claims $50 if dispute is $2,500 or less; $100 if dispute is more than $2,500

Is it worth filing here?

Illustration: a deposit equal to one month's ACS median gross rent (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) for a home in Anchorage Municipality. This is calculated from rent, not measured deposits. The statutory amount requires the rule's conditions.

Bedrooms

Bedrooms	Deposit owed	Statutory amount	Total illustration	Limit check
1	$1,052	$1,052	$2,104	Fits under the $10,000 limit for this illustrated claim
2	$1,433	$1,433	$2,866	Fits under the $10,000 limit for this illustrated claim
3	$1,952	$1,952	$3,904	Fits under the $10,000 limit for this illustrated claim
4	$2,409	$2,409	$4,818	Fits under the $10,000 limit for this illustrated claim

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates, tables B25064, B25031, B25003, B25070; accessed 2026-09-21. Penalty rule.

How does Anchorage Municipality compare with other Alaska counties?

The two-bedroom median gross rent is $1,433: rank 3 of 5 counties with this metric in U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. 36.3% of households rent in Anchorage Municipality.

Anchorage Municipality two-bedroom rent $1,433, rank 3 of 5 counties

Nearby counties in the two-bedroom rent ranking
County	Median gross rent
Aleutians West Census Area	$2,031
Fairbanks North Star Borough	$1,477
Anchorage Municipality	$1,433
Matanuska-Susitna Borough	$1,192
Kenai Peninsula Borough	$1,182

Ranking uses the same ACS metric and period within this state; ties share a rank. Coverage is 5 of 6 listed counties. Census source.

Places in Anchorage Municipality

Anchorage

These are Census places in the county. Check the rental's address with the clerk to find the court.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census place-to-county relationship file

Free legal help

Alaska Legal Services Corporation: free civil legal aid on housing problems including landlord-tenant disputes, eviction concerns, and property maintenance, plus a Landlord and Tenant Helpline at 1-855-743-1001

FAQ

How much does it cost to file in Anchorage Municipality?

County filing fee: $50 for claims of $2,500 or less; $100 for claims over $2,500, per Alaska Court System..

Where do I file a deposit claim in Anchorage Municipality?

Anchorage District Court is listed. Some counties have more than one small claims court, and venue rules differ by state; check which court hears your claim on the court's official page or with the clerk. Court page

Who should I name in the claim?

Compare the legal names on the lease, deposit receipt, property records and business registry. A registered agent receives papers for a company; it is not the defendant.

What should I bring to the clerk?

Bring your lease, deposit receipt, demand letter, proof of delivery, photos and any move-out inventory.