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Alaska Car-Selling Guide

How to Sell a Car Without a Title in Alaska

Lost, damaged, or never received your Alaska title? You still have legal ways to sell. Here's how it works in 2026, based on official Alaska rules — plus the fastest way to just get a cash offer.

In Alaska, the title is the only valid proof of ownership — a bill of sale alone can't transfer a vehicle. If your title is lost, here's how to fix it and sell, based on Alaska DMV rules.

Path 1 — Most vehicles

Get a duplicate title

Complete a notarized Affidavit of Lost, Stolen, or Destroyed Title (Form 809) and an Application for Title & Registration (Form 812), then submit in person or by mail with the $15 fee. If a lien is listed, include a lien release.

Path 2 — Can't prove ownership

Bonded title

If you can't establish ownership, Alaska uses a bonded title: a 3-year surety bond worth 1.5× the vehicle's appraised value, a vehicle inspection (Form 811), and a notarized affidavit of ownership. Note: vehicles or trailers weighing 500 lbs or less may be exempt from the bond — check with your local DMV.

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Alaska Essentials

Selling in Alaska — the essentials

The quick reference for signing your car over the right way in Alaska.

Where to sign
Sign and date the title in the seller area and fill in the odometer.
Notary
No — notarization is not required.
License plates
Keep your plates — they stay with you and can transfer to your next car.
Good to know
Plates stay with the seller in Alaska, not the vehicle.
Before You Sell

A quick checklist

Three things worth confirming before you hand over the keys.

  • Check for a lien. Any recorded lien must be released before a clean title can issue.
  • Keep a bill of sale. A written record — buyer and seller info, vehicle details, price, and date — protects you.
  • Match the name. The seller's name should match the title record.
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This guide is general information based on Alaska rules current as of 2026, not legal advice. Requirements can change and situations vary — confirm details with the official state source (official Alaska DMV page) before acting.

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