What Is an Alaska Vehicle Bill of Sale?
An Alaska vehicle bill of sale shows that a vehicle has been legally transferred from one person to another. It serves as proof of the sale, listing the vehicle’s condition and the payment made. This document helps protect both parties from future liabilities or disputes.
Legal Templates’s free Alaska vehicle bill of sale includes state-compliant information. Use our step-by-step guide to document the sale and purchase of your vehicle.
What to Include in an Alaska Vehicle Bill of Sale
An Alaska vehicle bill of sale requires complete and accurate details about the motor vehicle being purchased. Include the following information to ensure a valid document:
- Date of the sale
- Location (state) of the sale
- Price and payment method
- Seller warranty (if applicable)
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- Odometer reading
- Seller and buyer information
- Notarization and signatures
Legal Requirements for an Alaska Vehicle Bill of Sale
An Alaska vehicle bill of sale must have the proper information, formatting, and supporting documents to be considered valid. Understand the legal requirements to create legal proof of your motor vehicle sale.
Required Documents
Creating a bill of sale for a vehicle in Alaska requires additional documentation to record the vehicle’s condition and the transaction’s terms:
- Application for Title and Registration (Form 812): This form serves as an application to change the title and registration of the vehicle from the seller to the buyer.
- Vehicle Title: Include the vehicle title document to prove and transfer ownership. If a lien is held against the vehicle and the title is held in a different state, you can provide a photocopy of the lien release form when applicable.
- Proof of Insurance: Provide verification of auto insurance, such as an insurance card or policy statement. This demonstrates that the vehicle owner meets the minimum coverage requirements.
- Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney: If someone else is signing on your behalf, provide a motor vehicle power of attorney to prove the agent’s authority.
- Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form 839): An odometer disclosure statement is required if the vehicle is newer than 2011, has an unladen weight of fewer than 12,000 pounds, and is self-propelled.
Notarization
An Alaska vehicle bill of sale does not always require notarization. It is recommended to get a notary acknowledgment when the title is unavailable or if someone else signs on your behalf.
Vehicle Registration
After the sale, the new owner must complete the vehicle registration process within ten days of the purchase date. This process must also be done in person at a Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office if they live within 50 miles of one. Residents who live more than 50 miles from a DMV location can register the vehicle online via Form 812 on the Remote Alaska Title Procedures page.
Alaska has a standard registration fee of $100 for passenger vehicles and $60 for motorcycles statewide. Local property taxes also apply and vary based on the location of the sale and the property.
Sample Alaska Vehicle Bill of Sale
Legal Templates’s free Alaska vehicle bill of sale offers a state-compliant form. Use our sample Alaska vehicle bill of sale to create your own records, available in PDF and Word format.
