Alaska Bill of Sale Requirements & Free Form

Alaska requirements

• The Alaska DMV states that a bill of sale by itself is not valid to transfer ownership; ownership moves through the Assignment of Vehicle Title by Owner section on the title itself.
• The DMV still recommends a signed bill of sale recording the vehicle description and serial number, both parties' printed names and signatures, and the sale date, as protection if tickets or fees arrive after the sale.
• Alaska residents must transfer a purchased vehicle into their name within 30 days of the date of sale by obtaining an Alaska title.
• The seller should submit the Notice of Vehicle Sale for Transfer attached to the title, or report the sale to the DMV online, so registration cannot renew in the seller's name.
• The odometer reading must be certified in the title assignment for vehicles less than ten years old, and no spaces in the assignment should be left blank.
• Alaska does not require the bill of sale to be notarized; confirm any document specific questions with the Alaska DMV before completing the sale.

Frequently asked questions

Is a bill of sale enough to transfer a vehicle in Alaska?

No. The Alaska DMV states a bill of sale is not valid for ownership transfer. The seller must complete the assignment on the title itself, and the buyer must apply for an Alaska title within 30 days of the sale. The bill of sale is a recommended supporting record.

What should the seller do after an Alaska vehicle sale?

Complete the Notice of Vehicle Sale for Transfer at the bottom of the title and send it to the DMV, or report the sale through the DMV's online service. This documents the transfer date and protects the seller from later tickets and fees.

Official sources

• https://dmv.alaska.gov/vehicle-services/selling-a-vehicle-in-alaska/
• https://dmv.alaska.gov/vehicle-services/titles/