National Eviction

How long does an eviction take in Alaska?

For landlords and property managers · Updated September 2026

There is no fixed timetable for every step in Alaska; the court's calendar sets the pace.

The Alaska eviction timeline, step by step

Calendar days for a nonpayment case the tenant does not contest. Business and court days are converted to calendar days.

  1. 1Notice for unpaid rent

    7 days

    From serving the notice until you can file.

    7-day notice to pay rent

    From our guide: “A written notice of nonpayment stating that the rental agreement will terminate if the rent is not paid in full within seven days.”

  2. 2Court case

    2 to 15 days

    From filing through service and the answer period or first hearing, to a judgment for possession.

    Hearing within 15 days of filing; served 2 days prior

    From our guide: “Rule 85 sets the eviction hearing not more than 15 days after the complaint is filed, and the summons only has to be served two days before it.”

  3. 3Judgment to possession

    Varies

    Any waiting period before the writ issues, plus the officer's notice before the lockout.

    Varies; set by the court

What can slow it down

  • The judge sets the move-out date in the judgment; the guide states the statutes do not fix that period, and continuances are limited to two days absent a bond.
  • A defective notice is the most common reason a case is dismissed and has to start over. Check the form and the delivery method in the full guide before you serve it.
  • A tenant who files an answer, raises a defense or appeals adds hearings and waiting periods. Busy urban dockets can add weeks at every stage.
  • Never change the locks or shut off utilities yourself. Self-help eviction is illegal in every state and can cost more than the unpaid rent.

Read the full Alaska eviction guide, with the statute or rule behind each step.

Alaska scores 8 of 10 on our landlord-friendly states map (landlord-leaning).

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This timeline is general information for landlords, not legal advice. Deadlines change and courts vary by county. Confirm current rules with a licensed Alaska attorney before acting.