Free Alaska Bill of Sale Template

An Alaska bill of sale documents the legal transfer of personal property from one party to another. It acts as a receipt and includes:

• Names and contact details of both parties
• Description of the item sold
• Purchase price and payment method
• Date of the transaction
• Signatures of the buyer and seller

You can use a bill of sale to record the transfer of:

• Vehicles, motorcycles, and trailers
• Boats and watercraft
• Firearms
• Personal items and used equipment

While not always required, a signed bill of sale protects both parties and helps resolve disputes over ownership or the condition of the item.

A bill of sale is commonly used in Alaska when:

• Buying or selling a vehicle or motorcycle, especially without a title
• Registering a newly purchased boat or trailer
• Transferring ownership of a firearm in a private sale
• Creating a paper trail for personal property transactions

A bill of sale may also help you apply for a replacement title or registration if the original documents are missing.

Not always, but some transactions require it. Here’s what to know:

• Boats: Do not need to be notarized to register the vessel.
• Vehicles and Motorcycles: Notarization isn’t always required, but it is recommended when the title is unavailable or someone else signs on your behalf.
• Firearms: Not required by law, but notarizing or adding witness signatures adds an extra layer of legal protection.
• Trailers: Notarization is not required for registration, but a notarized bill of sale can help resolve any ownership questions.

Vehicles and Motorcycles

• Must be registered within 30 days of purchase if you live within 50 miles of a DMV office.
• Use Form 812 to apply for title and registration.
• Include a bill of sale, title, VIN, and proof of insurance.
• Alaska has a standard registration fee of $100 for passenger vehicles and $60 for motorcycles statewide. Local property taxes will vary based on location

Boats

• Boats over 24 feet must be registered and titled. 
• A boat bill of sale must include the vessel’s specs, hull ID, and sale terms.
• Registration costs: $24 (powered), $10 (non-powered), $75 (barge).

Trailers

• Registration required for all trailers owned by residents.
• Basic registration: $30 + local taxes.
• Permanent registration is available in select areas for a one-time $25 fee.

Firearms

• No permit or registration required for private transfers.
• The seller cannot transfer a handgun to anyone under 18.
• A firearm bill of sale can help confirm the transaction was lawful.