Title Transfer Alaska
If you have a certificate of title and a few other necessary documents, you can complete a title transfer in Alaska by visiting a local DMV office.
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Table of Contents
- What is a title transfer?
- Car title transfer in Alaska
- Registering a car in Alaska
- Finding insurance for your vehicle
- FAQs
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To transfer ownership of a vehicle in Alaska, you’ll have to complete a title transfer by bringing the necessary documents and fees to your local DMV office.
Selling your car can be a time-consuming process, but the sale won’t be official until you’ve officially transferred the title to the new owner. Typically, this means you’ll have to fill out some paperwork, pay a small fee, and head to the DMV.
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has compiled everything you should know about title transfers in Alaska.What is a title transfer?
A title transfer is the process of transferring ownership of a vehicle by signing over the title document.
There are two steps:
- The seller signs the title in order to relinquish ownership of the vehicle
- The buyer takes the signed title to the DMV in order to get a new title and new registration
Different states have different title transfer requirements. For example, you may need to fill out a bill of sale or record the current odometer reading in addition to signing the title.
Who does the title transfer?
If you are buying a vehicle from a dealership, the dealer will usually take care of the title transfer process on your behalf.
If you buy a vehicle from a private party, you and the seller will need to work together to transfer the title.
Reasons for a title transfer
Most of the time, you will need to complete a title transfer if you are buying or selling a car or moving to a different state.
Other reasons include:
- Gifting a vehicle to a family member
- Donating a vehicle
- Inheriting a vehicle
- Paying off an auto loan
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Car title transfer in Alaska
In Alaska, you must complete a title transfer within 30 days of buying a new or used vehicle by visiting a local DMV office.
Here’s what you need to do:
- Ensure that the Alaska title is signed by the buyer and the seller
- Bring the following documents to the DMV:
- Ownership documents (title, Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin, etc.)Signed Vehicle Transaction Application Form 812 (must include an odometer reading for vehicles that are under 12,000 pounds and under 10 years old)RegistrationNotarized Power of Attorney (when applicable)Lien release (when applicable)Additional requirements for vehicles that weigh more than 8,000 pounds
- Pay the $15 title fee, as well as registration fees and taxes
If you live in a remote region of Alaska without access to a DMV office, you can send the above documentation and fees by mail to the Anchorage University Center DMV.
Registering a car in Alaska
Along with transferring the title, you’ll need to register your vehicle. Alaska car owners must renew their registration every two years.
If you are moving to Alaska from another state, you have 10 days to register your vehicle.
There is a $100 registration fee for passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, and cargo vans. The registration fee for motorcycles is $60.
Other fees may apply depending on the vehicle type, vehicle weight, and city of residence. There is also a $10 fee if you pay in person at a DMV office.
Alaska residents ages 65 or older are exempt from the registration fee.
Finding insurance for your vehicle
In order to register your car in Alaska, you will need to show proof of car insurance.
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FAQs
What if my car has a loan?
Title transfers can be more complicated if your vehicle is financed. Before starting the process, be sure to contact your lender for more information. You will likely need to list the lienholder on the car’s title.
Where do I sign to transfer the title?
There is a line for the seller’s signature on your Alaska title, as well as a separate section for the buyer’s signature.
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