The city government of Utqiaġvik — incorporated as a first-class city in 1958. The City runs elections and business licensing, the DMV, Piuraagvik and the other recreation centers, and the Visitor and Distribution Centers.
What the City of Utqiaġvik runs
- City Clerk — elections, business licenses, ordinances, the cemetery
- City Council and the Mayor's office
- DMV — driver license, State ID, vehicle registration and titles
- Piuraagvik, the Pool Hall and the Youth & Teen Center
- Visitor Center and Distribution Center
Not the City of UtqiaġvikPolice, Fire, Search & Rescue, Public Works, Housing, and Health & Social Services are run by the North Slope Borough.
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Details
TypeCity
ServesUtqiaġvik. The eight-village North Slope is the Borough's.
Office hoursMonday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM. Closed on holidays.
Address2022 Ahkovak St, Utqiaġvik
MailingP.O. Box 629, Utqiaġvik, AK 99723
Websitewww.utqiagvik.usFrom City of Utqiaġvik’s own published information, checked 2026-09-21.