Alaska Bill of Sale
Alaska requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Alaska does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough. Pick what you are selling, fill in the form, and download a free PDF that the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles will accept.
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Alaska bill of sale forms by item
Each form below asks only for what that item needs, and carries Alaska's notary note and agency details in the footer.
- Alaska Vehicle Bill of SaleProves the sale date, so the seller is off the hook for tickets, tolls and accidents after the handoff.
- Alaska Motorcycle Bill of SaleMotorcycles change hands often and informally; a signed bill of sale settles who owned the bike on which date.
- Alaska Boat Bill of SaleBoats, motors and trailers can be three separate pieces of property; one bill of sale ties them to one sale.
- Alaska Trailer Bill of SaleMany trailers under a certain weight are not titled, so the bill of sale is the ownership record.
- Alaska Firearm Bill of SaleProves the date the firearm changed hands if it later turns up somewhere it should not.
- Alaska Mobile Home Bill of SaleMobile homes are titled like vehicles in most states; the bill of sale supports the title transfer.
- Alaska RV Bill of SaleRVs are high-value and often sold with generators, hitches and furnishings that should be listed.
- Alaska ATV / UTV Bill of SaleOff-highway vehicles are often sold without a title, so the bill of sale is the ownership chain.
- Alaska Dirt Bike Bill of SaleMost dirt bikes have no title; this document is the ownership record.
- Alaska Golf Cart Bill of SaleGolf carts are rarely titled; the bill of sale is proof of ownership.
- Alaska Jet Ski Bill of SaleBoat registration offices want the price for tax and the HIN for the record.
- Alaska Snowmobile Bill of SaleSnow states register snowmobiles and tax the purchase price.
- Alaska Scooter / Moped Bill of SaleScooters over the state's cc limit are titled and registered like motorcycles.
- Alaska Equipment Bill of SaleBusinesses need a bill of sale to book the asset and claim depreciation.
- Alaska Tractor Bill of SaleTractors are not titled; this is the ownership paper.
- Alaska Horse Bill of SaleBreed registries (AQHA, APHA, Jockey Club and others) need it to transfer papers.
- Alaska Dog Bill of SaleProof of ownership for licensing, vet records and microchip registration.
- Alaska Livestock Bill of SaleBrand inspection states will not clear cattle for movement or sale without proof of ownership.
- Alaska General Bill of SaleA written receipt for anything worth arguing about.
- Alaska Business Bill of SaleTransfers the assets at closing in one signed document.
Selling privately in Alaska: what to know
Alaska accepts a bill of sale as proof of ownership when a title is not available and asks for one on older or title-exempt vehicles.
- Bill of sale: required in common cases.
- Notary: notarization optional.
- Official form: none published.
- Agency: Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles.
- Odometer: federal disclosure applies to vehicles under 20 model years old, on the title or a separate statement.
Want the paperwork finished in one sitting? The $9 ready-to-sign pack adds seller and buyer copies, the odometer statement and a Alaska notary page.
Alaska at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Required in common cases
- Notary
- Notarization optional
- Official state form
- None published; any signed bill of sale is accepted
- Where the buyer registers
- Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (doa.alaska.gov/dmv)
Alaska accepts a bill of sale as proof of ownership when a title is not available and asks for one on older or title-exempt vehicles.
Common questions
Does Alaska require a bill of sale?+
Alaska requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Alaska accepts a bill of sale as proof of ownership when a title is not available and asks for one on older or title-exempt vehicles.
Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in Alaska?+
Alaska does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough.
Is there an official Alaska bill of sale form?+
No. Alaska does not publish a mandatory bill of sale form, so any complete, signed bill of sale is accepted. The one generated here includes every field the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles looks for.
What do I need to register a vehicle bought privately in Alaska?+
The signed title, the bill of sale, proof of insurance where required, your ID, and payment for sales or use tax plus title and registration fees, filed with the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles within the state deadline.