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Title to a car is the official record and proof of ownership of the car. Transferring the title to a car is necessary when a seller sells the car to a buyer—or when divorcing spouses are transferring the title from both spouses to one spouse. Your state’s department of motor vehicles will usually make the forms necessary to transfer the title/change vehicle ownership available on its website—with some additional information to guide you through the process.

In Alaska, the title of a car is a legal document that establishes a person or entity as the legal owner of the vehicle. When a car is sold, the title must be transferred from the seller to the buyer to reflect the change in ownership. This process is overseen by the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). To transfer a title, the seller must complete the transfer section on the back of the title, including the date of sale and odometer reading, and both the seller and buyer must sign it. The buyer then submits the title, along with a completed Title and Registration Application and the required fees, to the DMV to complete the transfer. In the case of a divorce, the process is similar, but may also involve a court order or divorce decree specifying the transfer of the vehicle. The Alaska DMV provides forms and detailed instructions for title transfers on its website.

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