Alaska Bill of Sale for a Car
A separate bill of sale is not required for a private car sale in Alaska — the signed-over title transfers ownership. Alaska DMV states a bill of sale is not valid for ownership transfer (the signed title assignment transfers ownership) but recommends the seller obtain one as proof of the sale.
Verified against official Alaska sources · 2026-07-08 · Reviewed by the CarWhere Vehicle Data Team
Bill of sale
Not required
Bill of sale notary
No
Official form
None (any document)
Official source: dmv.alaska.gov · Free printable Alaska template →
What a Alaska car bill of sale must include
- vehicle serial number (VIN) and description
- buyer and seller printed names
- date of sale
- signatures of both buyer and seller
The Alaska DMV selling-a-vehicle page instructs sellers to certify the odometer reading in the title assignment for vehicles less than 10 years old, and the DMV publishes a separate Odometer Disclosure form (V6); the federal rule covers vehicles fewer than 20 model years old (MY2011 and newer).
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FAQ
Do you need a bill of sale to sell a car privately in Alaska?
No — ownership transfers on the certificate of title. Alaska DMV states a bill of sale is not valid for ownership transfer (the signed title assignment transfers ownership) but recommends the seller obtain one as proof of the sale.
Does a Alaska car bill of sale have to be notarized?
No. Alaska does not require a car bill of sale to be notarized for a standard private sale.
Is there an official Alaska bill of sale form?
Alaska does not publish a single official statewide car bill of sale form. Any document containing the required details — VIN, price, date, and both parties' names and signatures — is acceptable. Avoid third-party "form fee" services; the details, not the template, are what the state needs.
What should a Alaska car bill of sale include?
At minimum: vehicle serial number (vin) and description; buyer and seller printed names; date of sale; signatures of both buyer and seller. The Alaska DMV selling-a-vehicle page instructs sellers to certify the odometer reading in the title assignment for vehicles less than 10 years old, and the DMV publishes a separate Odometer Disclosure form (V6); the federal rule covers vehicles fewer than 20 model years old (MY2011 and newer).
What should I check before signing the Alaska bill of sale?
Confirm the VIN on the document matches the dashboard and door-jamb VIN character-for-character, and check the vehicle's history first: the $9.99 CarWhere Full VIN Report shows open recalls for that VIN, plus complaints and service bulletins for the model and the original window sticker where available. Once you sign, the car — and its problems — are yours, so they're cheaper to find before you sign.
Sources: bill-of-sale, notarization, and odometer requirements from Alaska DMV/DOR/DOT guidance (linked above). Requirements change by statute — confirm with the state before you sign. Cite this page: CarWhere, "Alaska Bill of Sale for a Car," carwhere.com/titles/bill-of-sale/alaska, verified 2026-07-08.