You may apply for a duplicate vehicle title at any Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) if your original title is lost, stolen, or damaged. Alternately, you may apply by mail (address below). A vehicle less than ten years old with a missing title cannot be bought or sold, so owners must apply for and obtain a replacement before they can sell their vehicle.

WHAT YOU NEED WHEN APPLYING FOR A DUPLICATE/REPLACEMENT TITLE

1. Complete the Affidavit of Lost. If you cannot access the form, you can write a letter of application for a duplicate title. The letter must include your name, complete Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), a description of the vehicle, and your signature.
2. Once completed, you must have the affidavit or letter properly notarized.
3. If your title shows a lienholder, you must include a completed and notarized Lien release with your application.
4. If you have it, include a copy of the last registration issued.

FEES

Along with your application form and the other materials, you must submit a $15.00 duplicate title fee. Checks and money orders should be payable to the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles. Personal checks must include your name and address. Alaska DMV accepts Visa and MasterCard.

SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION

You can submit the application and fees for a duplicate title at your DVM office, or mail the package to:

State of Alaska
Division of Motor Vehicles
Attn:  CORRESPONDENCE
1300 W Benson Boulevard STE 200
Anchorage AK  99503-3600    

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• If more than two weeks have passed since you applied for a replacement title, you can contact DMV to check the status of yours application.
• See also Title Transfers, Replacing Your License, and Replacing your Registration.
• See also Address Changes and Bill of Sale.