Alaska - How To Transfer A Title

Before beginning, please note the following:

• Only use black or blue ink. Any other color will void the title.
• Do not erase anything or use white-out.
• Write neatly.
• Do not use nicknames.
• Mistakes can void the document.

Alaska Title Transfer

Front of Title:

*Seller = Red, Lienholder = Teal*

1. If applicable, the lienholder will release the lien by entering the required information.
2. The seller enters the date of the sale, the current license plate number, the buyer's name, address, city/state, and zip code.
3. The seller signs their name. 
   1. If there is a co-seller, they will also sign their name.

Back of Title:

*Red = Seller, Teal = Buyer*

1. The seller prints the buyer's name, address, current license plate number, and date of the sale.
2. The seller enters the exact odometer reading and checks box 1.
   1. Don't include tenths of a mile.
   2. Only check boxes 2 or 3 if the mileage is in excess of the odometer's mechanical limits or the odometer reading is not the actual mileage.  
3. The seller signs and prints their name.
   1. If there is a co-seller, they will also print and sign their name.
4. The buyer signs their name.
   1. If there is a co-buyer, they will also sign their name.

      

What to Bring to the DMV

• Completed Application for Title and Registration
  • Form 812
• Payment for Applicable Fees

*The seller should notify the Alaska DMV that the title transfer is pending, so they do not renew the vehicle's registration until the transfer has taken place.

Front and Back Sample of an Alaska Title: