An Alaska bill of sale is a legal document used to record the transfer of ownership of personal property, such as vehicles, boats, or other valuable items, between individuals in accordance with state laws. It serves as proof of the transaction and includes details about the item, the parties involved, and the terms of the sale.
How to Register a Vehicle in Alaska
If you live within 50 miles of a Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office in Alaska, you are required to submit the documentation and register your vehicle in person.
Bill of Sale – By Type (5)
A document that attests to the transfer of a used car from one owner to another, either as a sale or a gift.
Vehicle Bill of Sale
A document that legally transfers the ownership of a boat or other watercraft from a seller to a buyer.
Boat Bill of Sale
A document used to buy or sell a trailer (or any non-motorized vehicle pulled by another vehicle) and register it.
Trailer Bill of Sale
A legal document that records the sale of a firearm between two parties—a seller and a buyer.
Firearm Bill of Sale
A document used to record the transfer of a motorcycle and prevent fraudulent sales in the state of Alaska.
Motorcycle Bill of Sale
Requirements
While not legally required in Alaska, it’s recommended to have the bill of sale notarized to provide extra legal protection for both parties.
Language and Copy Requirements
- Language: The Alaska DMV only provides forms in English and does not offer translation services, so non-English speakers must arrange for their own interpreter. While the buyer and seller can agree to a bill of sale in any language, any copy submitted to the state must be in English.
- Number of Copies: If a bill of sale is required for a transaction, a copy must be submitted to the Alaska DMV, and additional ones can be made for each party’s personal records.
Vehicle Registration Forms
- Application for Title and Registration (Form 812)
- Bill of Sale
- Odometer Disclosure Statement
- Vehicle title
- Provide a photocopy of the vehicle’s title if there is a lien against the vehicle, and the title is held in a different state or the lien release if applicable)
- Vehicle identification number (VIN)
- Proof of car insurance
- Payment for registration fees
- A notarized motor vehicle power of attorney (Form 847) if the vehicle is leased or someone else is signing for you
Boat Registration Forms
- Boat Title and Registration Application
- Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin
- Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin
- A Completed CG-1261 Builders Certification
- Registration Fees
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