How to transfer a car title in Alaska
For private sellers and buyers in Alaska. A dealer trade-in follows the dealer's own process.
To transfer a car title in Alaska, the seller signs the title over, adds the mileage for a car under ten years old, and reports the sale to the DMV as soon as possible. The buyer fills out Form V1 and applies for a title within 30 days of the purchase at a DMV office or by mail.
What do the buyer and seller each do in Alaska?
Seller
- Sign the title where it says and fill in the new owner. If the title says "AND" between the names, all owners sign. With "OR", one owner can sign.
- Write the mileage on the title for a car under ten years old, and leave no blank spaces.
- Fill out the Notice of Vehicle Sale for Transfer at the bottom of the title and send it to the DMV as soon as possible. You can also report the sale online or by email.
- Give the buyer the original title when you hand over the car.
- Take off personalized or specialty plates. The buyer gets new plates at no extra charge.
- Lost the title? The owner on DMV records must get a duplicate before the sale can go through.
Buyer
- Apply for a title in your name within 30 days of buying the car.
- Fill out Form V1 in full and sign it in ink.
- Bring the signed title and Form V1 to a DMV office, or mail them to the DMV headquarters in Anchorage.
- If the title shows a loan that has been paid, bring the lien release. A paid in full statement is not accepted.
If you're not sure what you need, check with the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles before you go: dmv.alaska.gov
How do I sign over a car title in Alaska?
Step 1 · Seller
Sign the title over to the buyer.
Add the mileage for a car under ten years old.
Step 2 · Seller
Report the sale.
Send the notice at the bottom of the title to the DMV, or report it online.
Step 3 · Seller
Hand over the title.
Give the buyer the original title with the car.
The Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles does not list a bill of sale as required for a title transfer. Many buyers and sellers still keep one as a record. dmv.alaska.gov checked
Alaska bill of saleHow do I put a car title in my name in Alaska?
Step 2 · Buyer
Apply within 30 days.
At a DMV office, or by mail to Anchorage.
After Alaska DMV processes your papers, it issues the new title in the new owner's name.
Alaska guides
How much does a title transfer cost in Alaska?
| Fee | Amount | Who pays | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Title fee | $15 | Buyer | dmv.alaska.gov Checked |
| Total of required fees | $15 |
Fees can change. Check the official page before you pay.
Special cases
- Giving a car as a giftNot confirmed yet Gift steps for Alaska are being checked.
- Lost titleUse the Application for Duplicate Title (Affidavit of Lost, Stolen, or Destroyed Title) (809).
- The owner diedThe steps depend on the estate and who the title names.
Common questions
Do all owners have to sign?
If the title says "AND" between the names, all owners sign. With "OR", one owner can sign.
dmv.alaska.gov checked
What happens to the plates?
Take off personalized or specialty plates. The buyer gets new plates at no extra charge.
dmv.alaska.gov checked
What if the title is lost?
The owner on the DMV record gets a duplicate title before the sale can go through.
dmv.alaska.gov checked
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About this page
This page summarizes official Alaska sources in plain English. Car Title Steps is not a government website, is not connected to the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles, and does not file or prepare forms. Confirm each step with the agency before you sign, pay or mail anything. Found a mistake? Email mr@marcelruettgers.com.