Alaska Bill of Sale
Create a free Alaska bill of sale for a vehicle, boat, trailer, firearm, or any item. In Alaska a vehicle bill of sale is recommended but not legally required to transfer ownership (the signed title assignment is the legal transfer document), it does not need to be notarized, and the DMV does not publish an official bill-of-sale form. Fill in the form, preview it live, and download a PDF.
Alaska requirements
In Alaska a vehicle bill of sale is recommended but not legally required to transfer ownership (the signed title assignment is the legal transfer document), it does not need to be notarized, and the DMV does not publish an official bill-of-sale form.
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⚠ In Alaska a vehicle bill of sale is recommended but not legally required to transfer ownership (the signed title assignment is the legal transfer document), it does not need to be notarized, and the DMV does not publish an official bill-of-sale form.
Vehicle Bill of Sale (Alaska)
1. Parties
This Bill of Sale is made on ________________ between [SELLER NAME] ("Seller") and [BUYER NAME] ("Buyer"). The Seller sells and transfers to the Buyer all of the Seller's right, title, and interest in the vehicle described below.
2. Description of Vehicle
[Enter the vehicle details]
3. Purchase Price
For valuable consideration, the Buyer pays the Seller the total purchase price of $________, paid in full, receipt of which the Seller acknowledges.
4. Delivery
The Seller delivers possession of the vehicle to the Buyer on ________________, unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.
5. Federal Odometer Disclosure
Federal law (the Truth in Mileage Act, 49 CFR Part 580) generally requires the Seller to disclose the vehicle's mileage at the transfer of ownership, EXCEPT for vehicles 20 or more model years old, vehicles with a gross weight rating over 16,000 lbs, and non-self-propelled vehicles (such as trailers). If this disclosure is required for this vehicle, the Seller certifies that the odometer reads ____________ miles and, to the best of the Seller's knowledge, reflects the actual mileage — UNLESS one of the following is checked: ( ) the mileage stated is in excess of the odometer's mechanical limits; ( ) the odometer reading is NOT the actual mileage (WARNING — ODOMETER DISCREPANCY).
Buyer acknowledges receipt of this odometer disclosure: Signature: ______________________ Printed name: ______________________ Date: ____________
6. Condition and Warranties
The Buyer has had the opportunity to inspect the vehicle and accepts it in its current condition.
The vehicle is sold "AS-IS, WHERE-IS," with all faults. Except for the warranty of title below, the Seller makes no warranties, express or implied, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Warranty of title: The Seller warrants that the Seller is the lawful owner of the item, that it is free of all liens and encumbrances, and that the Seller has the right to sell it.
7. Governing Law
This Bill of Sale is governed by the laws of the State of Alaska.
Signatures
By signing below, the Buyer and Seller acknowledge that they have read, understand, and agree to this Bill of Sale.
Signature: _______________________________________
Seller — Printed name: ______________________
Address: ______________________________________
Date: ________________
Signature: _______________________________________
Buyer — Printed name: ______________________
Address: ______________________________________
Date: ________________
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This is a self-help template, not legal advice. Requirements vary by state and item — confirm your state's rules (notarization, DMV forms) before relying on it.
Alaska Bill of Sale Requirements
Alaska does not strictly require a separate bill of sale to title a vehicle, but one is strongly recommended as proof of the sale. Notarization is not required for a Alaska vehicle bill of sale.
- The Alaska DMV explicitly states that a bill of sale 'is not valid for ownership transfer'; ownership transfers when the seller completes the 'Assignment of Vehicle Title by Owner' section and signs the certificate of title over to the buyer.
- Alaska does not publish an official bill-of-sale form. The DMV recommends a bill of sale include the vehicle's serial number/VIN and description, the printed names of buyer and seller, the date of sale, and both parties' signatures.
- No notarization is required for a standard vehicle bill of sale or title assignment. The DMV requires notarization only in specific situations (e.g., a Power of Attorney signing for an owner, or a lost/stolen/destroyed title affidavit, Form 809).
- The vehicle title/registration application is Form V1 (Vehicle Transaction Application); the older 'Form 812' number is outdated and appears mainly on third-party sites.
- Buyers must transfer the vehicle into their name and apply for an Alaska title within 30 days of the date of sale; odometer disclosure is completed on the title's assignment section or, if not on the title, via the V6 Odometer Disclosure form.
Federal law (49 CFR 580) requires a written odometer disclosure on transfer for vehicles under 20 model years old (the 2021 federal rule extended the prior 10-year window to 20 years). In Alaska the seller certifies the odometer reading on the certificate of title's assignment of ownership; if the disclosure is not (or cannot be) completed on the title, the DMV provides a separate V6 Odometer Disclosure form. (Note: Alaska's 'Selling a Vehicle' page still references the older 'less than ten years old' threshold, but the controlling federal rule is now 20 model years.) Disclosure is not required for vehicles 20+ model years old or those exempt under federal rules (e.g., over 16,000 lbs GVWR). Source: Alaska DMV — 'Selling a Vehicle in Alaska', 'Titles', and DMV Forms pages.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does a bill of sale need to be notarized in Alaska?
No — Alaska does not require a vehicle bill of sale to be notarized, though notarization is always available as extra proof.
Do I need a bill of sale to register a car in Alaska?
Alaska uses a title-application process and does not strictly require a separate bill of sale, but one is recommended as proof of the sale and price.
Is there an official Alaska bill of sale form?
Alaska does not publish a single official bill-of-sale form, so a complete written bill of sale like the one this tool creates is what you use.
Disclaimer
This Alaska bill of sale generator provides a self-help document for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. RecordingLaw.com is not a law firm. Confirm your state's requirements before signing.