Signing Your Alaska Vehicle Title (It’s Easier Than It Sounds)
Alaska does a lot of things differently, but signing a vehicle title isn’t one of them. Grab a blue or black pen, take your time, and sign your name exactly as it appears on the title. Close enough won’t cut it here.
Things That Will Mess Up a Title (Avoid These)
- Signing anywhere other than the seller section
- A signature that doesn’t match your driver’s license
- Cross-outs, erasing, or “fixing it real quick”
- White-out or correction fluid
- Tears, rips, or water damage
- Tracing over signatures
- Using pencil or marker instead of ink
If any of these happen, the DMV usually requires a replacement title before the sale can move forward.
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Where to Sign an Alaska Title
Flip the title over and look for the section labeled “Seller.” That’s your spot. Sign there, and only there, unless the Alaska DMV tells you otherwise.
Vehicles with Multiple Owners
More than one owner on the title? The wording between the names decides who signs:
- AND – everyone listed must sign
- / – everyone listed must sign
- OR – one owner may be enough
- AND/OR – one or more owners may be required to sign
When in doubt, assume more signatures are better than fewer.
Titles with a Lienholder
If a lienholder is listed, the vehicle isn’t fully yours to transfer just yet.
- A lien release signature or stamp on the title
- Or an original lien release document from the lender
No lien release means no title transfer. Simple as that.
If the Vehicle Owner Has Passed Away
This situation takes a little extra paperwork.
- Joint ownership with survivorship requires a certified death certificate
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Individual ownership requires legal proof, such as:
- Executor or Administrator paperwork
- Surviving spouse documentation
- Next-of-kin authorization
Replacing a Lost or Damaged Alaska Title
Lost it? Got damaged? Coffee spill? It happens. Alaska allows title replacements before selling.
- In person: often processed the same day
- By mail: usually about 10 business days
What you’ll need
- Completed (Form 809) (notarized)
- Valid photo ID if applying in person
- $15 fee by money order or cashier’s check
- Submit application to your local Alaska MVD
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Mail to:
State of Alaska
Division of Motor Vehicles
ATTN: Correspondence
1300 W. Benson Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99503
You can find more titling information by visiting the state’s Department of Motor Vehicle website
After Selling Your Vehicle in Alaska
Once the sale is complete, there are just a couple of quick wrap-up steps.
- Remove your license plates before releasing the vehicle
- Report the sale to the Alaska DMV within 30 days
How to Report the Sale
In Person
Visit a local Alaska DMV or authorized tag office.
By Mail
State of Alaska
Division of Motor Vehicles
ATTN: Mailouts
3901 Old Seward Highway, Suite 101
Anchorage, AK 99503
Online
Alaska also allows vehicle sales to be reported through its official online services.
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