Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles · Alaska state form

Form 827 Deceased Owner Affidavit

Form 827 lets an estate successor claim a deceased owner’s vehicle when the estate and vehicle values meet the affidavit’s stated limits.

What this form is

Use this affidavit to claim a vehicle owned by a deceased person when the estate’s assets meet the form’s value limits. The successor provides vehicle and owner information and certifies eligibility, including that at least 30 days have elapsed since the owner’s death. The successor’s signature must be notarized or witnessed by a DMV representative.

Who needs it

An estate successor claiming a deceased owner’s vehicle when the estate and vehicle values meet the affidavit’s limits needs this form.

Why it needs a notary

The successor’s signature must be notarized or witnessed by a DMV representative. A commissioned online notary can notarize the signature online.

How to submit it

Submit it to the Alaska agency named on the form.