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CallKARS4KIDS GUIDE TO TITLES Car Donation Title Transfer in Alaska
Transferring the car's title is as simple as signing it! Have questions? We're here to walk you through the process.
Signing your title in AK
Where to sign your title?
Sign the title where it reads “Seller”. View sample
Is notarization required?
YES
Any forms required?
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the title transfer work?
- License Plates
Your plates should remain on the car. If your vehicle has personalized/specialty plates, remove the plates just before your car is picked up. Only Special Issue plates can be transferred. You’ll need to complete the following Vehicle Transaction Form in order to transfer the plates to a different car, that’s registered in your name. See http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/plates/transfer.htm for more information.
- Notify the DMV about your donation
You will need to let the DMV know within 10 days that you’ve donated your car. You can do so in any of the following ways:
COMPLETE A NOTICE OF VEHICLE SOLD
Attached to the bottom of your title is Notice of Vehicle Sale for transfer form. Complete the Notice of Vehicle Sale for Transfer The completed form should be mailed to:
State of Alaska
Division of Motor Vehicles
Attn: Mailouts
1300 W Benson Boulevard STE 200
Anchorage AK 99503-3600
DOWNLOAD A NOTICE OF TRANSFER PENDING
Download and complete a Notice of Transfer Pending.
EMAIL
You may send an email reporting your donation to: DOA.DMV.WebMaster@Alaska.gov
The email should include:
- License plate number, serial number (VIN) or registration renewal number (RRN)
- Name of vehicle owner
- Name of buyer that the vehicle was donated to.
- Indicate that the vehicle was donated to Kars4kids
- Date of donation
ONLINE
The Alaska DMV provides an online service where you can report the donation of your vehicle.
- Stop Insurance
Cancel your insurance after your car has been towed.
There are two owners listed on the title, do we both need to sign?
Yes, both owners will need to sign the title.
Can I donate a car if the owner isn’t able to sign title?
Yes. You can donate the car as long as someone has power of attorney for the titled owner.In AK, we will need an original proof of address.
Do I need a license to donate my car?
You do not need a license to donate a car in AK
How can I donate my car without a title?
Yes, we can usually pick up a vehicle without a title in Alaska. We may need the registered owner to sign some paperwork for us.
There is an OR between our names, do both owners need to sign the title?
In AK, if there are two owners on the title with an OR between their names, only one owner needs to sign.
Can I donate a car in a deceased person’s name?
In most states, we will need original executive paperwork and a copy of the death certificate. In some states, the donor will need to get it titled in his name.
Can I donate an abandoned, junk, or scrapped car?
Kars4Kids does not accept abandoned cars. We can take cars that were salvaged or junked.
How can I replace my missing title?
If there is no title, Kars4Kids can usually apply for a duplicate title. Complete and sign the form for an Affidavit of Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Title .
If you are unable to display and print the Affidavit of Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Title form and you are unable to visit your local DMV office, you can also write a letter requesting a duplicate title.The following information should be included in the letter: Your name, Complete/Correct Serial Number (VIN), Description of the vehicle that you are requesting a duplicate title for. Your signature must be notarized. There is also a $15 fee.
If you are unable to display and print the Affidavit of Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Title form and you are unable to visit your local DMV office, you can also write a letter requesting a duplicate title.The following information should be included in the letter: Your name, Complete/Correct Serial Number (VIN), Description of the vehicle that you are requesting a duplicate title for. Your signature must be notarized. There is also a $15 fee.