Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles · Alaska state form

Form 824 Vehicle Title Surety Bond and Affidavit of Ownership

Form 824 includes a vehicle title surety bond and ownership affidavit for applicants seeking an Alaska title when proof of ownership is missing or inadequate.

What this form is

Use Form 824 when you purchased a motor vehicle or trailer but lost the title or did not receive adequate proof of ownership. The packet includes a three-year non-cancelable surety bond and an Affidavit of Ownership. The affidavit must be notarized. The instructions also require an appraisal, a completed title and registration application, and a vehicle inspection as part of the title application process.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking an Alaska title for a purchased vehicle or trailer when the original title is lost or proof of ownership is inadequate.

Why it needs a notary

The Affidavit of Ownership must be notarized, and its signature must be made before a notary or DMV representative. This can also be done online with a commissioned online notary.

How to submit it

Submit the Application for Title and Registration, Affidavit of Ownership, Surety Bond, and Appraisal forms with applicable fees and taxes to the nearest motor vehicle office. Original documents may be mailed to the address listed in the instructions.