A new vehicle is one that has not been previously sold, titled, or registered in any state or country. This does not include a vehicle sold by a manufacturer to a dealer or sold by a dealer to another dealer. If the vehicle is not in the state, the Division may not accept application unless the applicant is a resident of Alaska.

The following documents are required to title a new vehicle in Alaska:

1. The original manufacturer’s certificate of origin (MCO) or an Affidavit of Homebuilt Trailer.

The MCO is the initial ownership document for any manufactured vehicle. They are controlled and issued by the manufacturer and they are treated much the same as a vehicle title. Generally the name of the distributor or dealer is shown on the face of the MCO; however, it is not uncommon to see the name of the individual purchaser on the face of the certificate of origin. The back contains places for dealer assignments. Only a dealer, not a private individual, may assign or reassign the MCO.

A trailer that is not built by a manufacturer will not have an MCO. In order to receive a title, the builder must complete an Affidavit of Homebuilt Trailer and title the trailer in his/her name before selling the trailer. (T-260)

2. A completed Application for Title and Registration (Form 812) signed by the applicant. (T-150)

The applicant and the person named on the MCO must be the same. If there is more than one name on the MCO as purchaser only one signature is required on the application. If the purchaser’s names on the MCO are joined by the conjunction “and” or if there is not a conjunction, then no changes, additions, or deletions can be made to the owner names on the application unless all purchasers on the MCO sign the application.

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If any of the required documents or signatures are missing, a temporary permit (T-90) may be issued pending the receipt of the missing items.

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