Free Alaska Trailer Bill of Sale Form (DMV Z-Plate Compliant PDF)

Q: Do trailers have titles in Alaska?

Yes. Under Alaska Statute § 28.10.011, standard manufactured utility trailers, cargo trailers, boat trailers, and equipment trailers over certain weight thresholds are titled and registered with the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). For light or homemade trailers, registration and a permanent Z-plate are issued upon proof of ownership via Bill of Sale.

Q: What is an Alaska trailer Z-plate?

An Alaska Z-plate is a permanent, non-expiring trailer license plate issued under AS § 28.10.108 for non-commercial trailers. Once issued, it does not require annual renewal tabs. The plate begins with the letter 'Z' and remains valid for as long as that specific registered owner maintains ownership.

Q: Does an Alaska permanent trailer plate transfer to the new owner?

No. Under Alaska DMV regulations, permanent Z-plates do NOT transfer between private individuals. When a trailer is sold, the seller retains or surrenders their Z-plate, and the buyer must apply for their own new registration and plate at an Alaska DMV office using this Form SBF-AK-TRL Bill of Sale.

Q: Does an Alaska trailer bill of sale need to be notarized?

While routine titled transfers with an original Alaska title may only require signatures, the Alaska DMV strictly requires notarization when registering homemade trailers, trailers without prior registration records, or when registering a trailer previously titled in another jurisdiction without title documentation.

Q: What is required to register a homemade trailer in Alaska?

To register a homemade trailer in Alaska, the owner must submit this notarized Bill of Sale / Ownership Statement, receipts for building materials (steel, axles, coupler, lighting), an unladen weight slip from a certified scale, and undergo a physical trailer inspection at the Alaska DMV to receive a state-assigned VIN.

FORM SBF-AK-TRL Statutory Year: 2026

AS §§ 28.10.011, 28.10.108 & 28.10.201

STATE OF ALASKA STATUTORY BILL OF SALE

Utility, Cargo, Snowmobile/ATV, Boat, Equipment & Homemade Trailer Bill of Sale

Compliant with Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Standards

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the undersigned Seller, for and in consideration of the total purchase price set forth herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, does hereby bargain, sell, grant, transfer, and deliver unto the undersigned Buyer all legal rights, title, equity, and interest in and to the trailer described below, to have and to hold forever.

Section A: Jurisdiction & Location of Sale

State:

Alaska Borough / Census Area *:

Section B: Complete Trailer Identification & Specifications

Year Built *

Make / Builder *

Model Name / #

Trailer Body Type *

Length (Ft)

Width (Ft)

Axles

AK Plate (Z-Plate)

Empty (Tare lbs)

GVWR (Total lbs) *

Trailer Identification Number (17-Digit VIN or Alaska Assigned Serial #) *:

Section C: Identification of Parties (Transferor & Transferee)

1. SELLER (Transferor Information)

Full Legal Name *

Physical Address (No P.O. Box) *

City *

State

ZIP Code *

Phone Number

AK Driver License / ID #

2. BUYER (Transferee Information)

Full Legal Name *

Physical Address (No P.O. Box) *

City *

State

ZIP Code *

Phone Number

AK Driver License / ID #

Section D: Financial Consideration & Statutory "AS-IS" Warranty Disclaimer

Total Purchase Price (USD) *:

Date of Sale *:

Paid by: Cash Cashier's Check Wire Trade

STATUTORY "AS-IS" DISCLAIMER & TITLE AFFIDAVIT (AS §§ 45.02.316 & 11.56.200): The Buyer accepts the trailer in its present "AS-IS, WHERE-IS" condition with all faults. The Seller disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, structural frame integrity, axle alignment, leaf springs, wheel hubs/bearings, electric/hydraulic brake systems, safety chains, coupler locking mechanisms, and Arctic cold-weather wiring. Seller certifies under penalty of perjury under Alaska law that Seller is lawful owner with clear legal title free of all liens and encumbrances.

Section E: Authorized Signatures & Transferor Affidavit

Seller (Transferor) Signature Must match Alaska DMV record

Signature: ✕

Seller Printed Name

Date

Buyer (Transferee) Signature For Alaska DMV Registration

Signature: ✕

Buyer Printed Name

Date

Section F: State of Alaska Notary Public Acknowledgment / Jurat

STATE OF ALASKA JUDICIAL DISTRICT / BOROUGH:

Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me this _____ day of ________________, 2026, by the Seller and/or Buyer named above, proved through government photo identification to be the person(s) who executed the foregoing trailer bill of sale voluntarily.

Notary Public Signature

MM/DD/YYYY

My Commission Expires

★ Affix Notary Seal
/ Stamp Here

FORM SBF-AK-TRL (Rev. 2026) • StateBillForms.com AS §§ 28.10.011, 28.10.108 & 28.10.201 • Compliant with Alaska DMV Trailer Titling PAGE 1 OF 1

Official Process

Alaska DMV 3-Step Trailer Registration & Z-Plate Transfer Guide

Follow statutory Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles requirements to transfer trailer title, register utility/cargo haulers, and understand permanent Z-plate regulations.

Execute Form SBF-AK-TRL

Both parties sign this statutory Alaska Trailer Bill of Sale. The seller transfers the Certificate of Title (if titled) or provides previous registration showing ownership.

Permanent Z-Plate Non-Transfer

Under Alaska Statute § 28.10.108, Alaska permanent Z-plates do NOT transfer with private trailer sales. The seller keeps or returns the plate; the buyer must apply for their own plate.

Register at DMV within 30 Days

Within 30 calendar days, the buyer visits an Alaska DMV office with this Bill of Sale, title/registration, and Form V1 (Application for Registration) to receive their own permanent trailer Z-plate.

Statutory Summary

Alaska Trailer Legal & DMV Registration Requirements

Legal Requirement	Governing Authority	Status	Statutory Rules & Deadlines
Form SBF-AK-TRL Bill of Sale	AS § 28.10.201	Mandatory	Proves purchase consideration, legal transfer date, and provides As-Is warranty disclaimers.
Permanent Z-Plate Issuance	AS § 28.10.108	Non-Expiring	Non-commercial trailers receive a permanent Z-plate that does not require annual renewal tabs.
Z-Plate Transfer Restriction	AS § 28.10.108(e)	Non-Transferable	Plates do not transfer to the buyer upon private sale. Buyer must acquire a new plate.
Homemade Trailer Inspection	AS § 28.10.211	Inspection Req.	Requires weight slip from certified scale, parts receipts, and DMV safety inspection for state VIN.
State Sales Tax	Alaska State Code	0% Statewide	No state sales tax. Local boroughs/cities may collect local sales tax during registration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Alaska Trailer Bill of Sale Legal FAQs

Do trailers have titles in Alaska?

What is an Alaska trailer Z-plate?

Does an Alaska permanent trailer plate transfer to the new owner?

Does an Alaska trailer bill of sale need to be notarized?

What is required to register a homemade trailer in Alaska?