How to transfer ownership of a car in Alaska

Ownership of a car shows who the rightful owner(s) are. When you sell a car in Alaska (or any other US state), you must transfer ownership to the new owner's name. The buyer must then submit this information to the DMV and register the vehicle in their name and pay applicable fees. The steps to transfer ownership of a car in Alaska are not difficult and you only really need to worry about it for a private sale, as the dealers take care of the process for you if you are buying a new or used car. a lot of.

Steps to Transfer Ownership of a Car in Alaska

There are two sets of steps required to transfer ownership of a car in Alaska, and both buyer and seller have different requirements.

Step 1: Requirements for the seller

• Sign the title and date it.
• If the vehicle is less than 10 years old, record the mileage (don't worry about the mileage if it's 10 years old or older).
• The seller must complete a Vehicle Sale Notice for transfer. It is located at the bottom of the header. It can also be found online. This must be sent to the following address:

State of Alaska Dept. of Motor Vehicles FOR DELIVERY: MAILOUTS 1300 W Benson Boulevard STE 200 Anchorage, AK 99503

• Any personalized license plates must be removed.
• Note that a bill of sale is recommended, but technically optional, and is not required by the state.

Step 2: Buyer's Requirements

• Sign the title and date it.
• Print out the Statement of Ownership and Registration and take it, signed and dated, to the DMV office.
• Pay a $15 transfer fee. Please note that if the vehicle is subject to a lien, an additional fee of $15 will apply.
• Note that for outlying residents, Alaska allows this information to be mailed to the same address above, but without the attention line.

Donate or inherit a car

The steps involved in donating or inheriting a car are slightly different from the steps involved in buying or selling a car in terms of transferring ownership. The main differences are as follows:

car gift

• The person donating the vehicle must either complete a Notice of Pending Transfer or file a Notice of Sale of Vehicle for Transfer as described above.
• The person receiving the car as a gift must present the title, along with a completed application of title and registration, to the DMV office, paying a $15 transfer fee. Please note that if a vehicle has a lien, an additional fee of $15 is required.

car inheritance

• The State of Alaska recommends that anyone who inherits a car wait until the probate process is completed. Alternatively, you can file a claim against the property, but in this case, the entire property can be worth no more than $150,000.

For more information on how to transfer ownership of a car in Alaska, visit the state DOT website.