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An Alaska motor vehicle surety bond may be required when proof of ownership is not available or the title is lost. The bond serves to financially protect the state of AK in the case of disputes regarding the vehicle. If a claim is filed on the bond, the vehicle owner may be responsible for reimbursing the claim amount. Click here to visit the Alaska Department of Motor Vehicle for more information.

The bond starts at $100 for a 3-year term. Premiums may increase if the bond limit exceeds $6,700.

VEHICLE TITLE SURETY BOND
3 YEAR NON-CANCELABLE
Bond Number:

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That as
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principal/s and ,
NAME OF SURETY COMPANY
a company duly authorized to transact surety business in the State of Alaska, a surety, do hereby jointly and
severally acknowledge ourselves to be held and bound unto the State of Alaska, Commissioner of
Administration, State of Alaska, in his capacity as agent in the premises for the State of Alaska, in the sum of
____________________, which is one and one-half times the fair market retail value of the vehicle described
below:

LICENSE PLATE NUMBER STATE SERIAL NUMBER (VIN)

YEAR MAKE MODEL BODY STYLE COLOR
for the true payment of which we, and each of us, bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators,
successors or assigns, jointly and severally by these presents.
THE CONDITIONS OF THE ABOVE BOND ARE SUCH that the above named principal warrants:
(1) They are the true owner of the vehicle described above. (2) There is no defect in or undisclosed security
interest on the title of the vehicle. (3) If any former owners, second parties, or subsequent purchasers of the
vehicle and their successors suffer any loss resulting from a defect in or undisclosed security on the title of
the vehicle, they may sue on the bond for a breach of its condition, but the liability of the surety may not
exceed the amount of the bond.
No attached documents shall modify the provisions of this bond or conditions thereto or rights of
action arising under AS 28.10.216.
This bond shall remain in force until three years from its date except as it may be extended under the
provisions of AS 28.10.216 (c).
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the said surety has hereunto set his hand and seal and the said surety has caused this bond to be
signed, sealed and dated this ________ day of ___________________, __________ .

BY
NOTARY OR DMV REPRESENTATIVE (SEAL) SURETY
(LOGIN ID & Office Number)
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
Attached hereto a valid power of attorney
authorizing the attorney-in-fact to bind the
surety.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the said principal has hereunto set his hand and seal and the said surety has caused this bond to be
signed, sealed and dated this ________ day of ___________________, __________ .

BY
NOTARY OR DMV REPRESENTATIVE (SEAL) PRINCIPAL
(LOGIN ID & Office Number)
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES:
PRINTED NAME AND TITLE

Form 824 (Rev. 12/2017) Alaska.gov/dmv

Click this link to view the AK DMV pdf : https://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/forms/pdfs/824.pdf

STATE OF ALASKA
DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
NO PROOF OR INADEQUATE PROOF OF OWNERSHIP
This packet is designed for use by applicants who have purchased a motor vehicle or trailer and have lost the
original title or did not receive adequate proof of ownership.
THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCEDURES DO NOT APPLY TO ABANDONED VEHICLES, VEHICLES OBTAINED
THROUGH A WORK AND/OR STORAGE LIEN (AKA MECHANIC’S LIEN), VEHICLES OBTAINED THROUGH A TOWING
AND STORAGE LIEN (AKA IMPOUNDMENT OR WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN) OR FOREIGN VEHICLES WITHOUT THE
PROPER DOCUMENTATION FROM CUSTOMS. THE STATE OF ALASKA DOES NOT TITLE DISASSEMBLED
VEHICLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH 28.10.221(2).
As per AS 28.10.201(d), the vehicle must be physically present in the State of Alaska to be titled under these
procedures.
Anyone who does not have valid proof of ownership as provided by Alaska Statute, or has inadequate proof of
ownership and wishes to obtain Alaska vehicle title, may apply for such pursuant to AS 28.10.216.
To apply for a vehicle title under AS 28.10.216, you must:
1. Obtain a bona fide appraisal of the current fair market value of the vehicle:
a) Value must be fully justified.
b) Appraisal may be obtained from a licensed dealer, insurance appraiser or a Bank. If none of these
are available in your area, check with DMV for other options.
c) Appraisal of the retail value (not wholesale or trade-in value) must be submitted on company
letterhead.
d) The appraisal must be signed by the person performing the appraisal.
e) The vehicle must be physically inspected by the appraiser (not use photos).
f) The vehicle must be a complete vehicle.
g) Appraisals must not be over 90 days old.
h) The applicant and appraiser must not be the same individual or company.
i) The seller and appraiser must not be the same individual or company.
j) The appraisal must contain:
• Plate Number and State, if available
• VIN
• Year
• Make
• Model
• Body Style
• Name and address of applicant
• Name, phone number and address of appraiser
• Description of the interior and exterior of the vehicle such as body damage, missing or damaged
components, torn upholstery and/or seats, safety glass damaged and not replaced, etc.
Appraisals that are significantly less than the fair market retail value of the vehicle will be rejected.
2. Secure a three (3) year non-cancelable surety bond* for one and one-half times the appraised value of the
vehicle (attached), or submit a cash bond to DMV.
3. Complete the attached Affidavit of Ownership. (MUST BE NOTARIZED)
4. Complete and sign an Application for Title and Registration (Form 812).
5. Complete and sign a Certificate of Vehicle Inspection (Form 811)
The Application for Title and Registration, Affidavit of Ownership, Surety Bond, and Fair Market Retail Value forms,
in conjunction with proper fees and taxes, are to be submitted to the nearest motor vehicle office in addition to any
further registration requirements.
A SURETY BOND MUST BE NON-CANCELABLE FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS.
*A surety bond is an insurance policy purchased from an insurance company licensed to do business in Alaska,
guaranteeing payment up to one and one-half times the appraised value of the vehicle to people who have sued and
won in the Alaska courts due to illegal or wrong issuance of a vehicle title issued according to AS 28.10.216.
NOTE: Cash deposits are not automatically returned. You must apply with the Division to obtain your deposit at the
end of the three years.