Alaska Form 809 – Fill Out and Use This PDF

Updated: Nov 1, 2026

The Alaska 809 form serves as an affidavit for individuals who need to report a lost, destroyed, or stolen vehicle title in the State of Alaska. It requires details such as the Alaska License Plate Number, Serial Number (VIN), and specifics about the vehicle. Designed to safeguard vehicle owners and maintain accurate records, it must be filled out truthfully under penalty of perjury, with stiff penalties for false statements. To initiate the process of replacing your title, click the button below.

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How to Fill Out Form 809

Form 809 at a glance

What it is: Form 809 is the State of Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles Application for Duplicate Title.

Where and when to file: You may apply for a duplicate title in person at any DMV office or by mail.⁠^[2]

A filled-in Form 809 example: a sole owner replaces a lost title

Form 809 example filled out, example: a sole owner replaces a lost title — Jane Ann Sample owns a car and applies for a duplicate title. She is the sole owner, certifies the title was lost and wants notices by e-mail. The picture shows page 1; its names and figures are sample values. Nothing goes in Company Name because she applies as the sole owner. She signs on March 14, 2026, in front of a notary public, after the 2018 edition.

How to fill out Form 809, box by box

VEHICLE INFO

Under VEHICLE INFO, enter the License Plate Number, Serial Number (VIN), Year, Make, Model, Body Style and Color.

I certify I am the: and I certify the title has been:

You certify you are the Sole/Joint Owner, Authorized Agent of the Company or Lienholder in whose name the title is issued. You certify the title has been:

Who Can Apply: The vehicle owner of record, if there is no lienholder listed on the title. The lienholder of record, if the vehicle still has a lien.

Mark Lost, Destroyed or Stolen, then enter the Printed Name. You have personally reviewed the information on this application and certify under penalty of perjury that to the best of your knowledge and belief the information on this application is true and correct. NOTE: Making a false statement or omitting a material fact is subject to a maximum penalty of $10,000 or 1 year imprisonment or both per AS 11.56.210 and AS 28.35.135 (checked November 1, 2026). You certify under penalty of law there is a liability insurance policy for this vehicle if required by AS 28.22.011 and this policy will be maintained during the entire registration period.

If your vehicle title has been lost, stolen, destroyed, or damaged, you must obtain a duplicate title before you can sell or transfer ownership.⁠^[2]

OWNER INFORMATION

Under OWNER INFORMATION, enter the Company Name (if applicable), Mailing Address (Where the title will be mailed), City, State, Zip Code, Email Address and Phone.

After I want to receive notifications by:, mark E-Mail or Mail.

Signature (Sign in front of Notary Public or DMV Representative)

Under Signature, sign in front of Notary Public or DMV Representative, and enter the Date.

Under NOTARY: Signature of Notary Public or DMV Representative (LOGIN ID & Office Location); Commission Expiration:

A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document, to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.

Common questions about Form 809

Where do I file it?

You may apply for a duplicate title in person at any DMV office or by mail.⁠^[2]

When is this form not the right one?

If your title was issued by another state, you must request a duplicate from that state’s motor vehicle agency. Do not submit an affidavit if you still have the title or know where it is (for example, in a safe deposit box or storage).⁠^[2]

Sources

[1] Form 809 (Rev. 06/08/2018), Application for Duplicate Title, State of Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (the Official source link on this page).

[2] dmv.alaska.gov, Duplicate Vehicle Title, Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (dmv.alaska.gov). Accessed October 31, 2026.

Alaska Form 809 PDF Details

When an individual in Alaska finds themselves in a situation where their vehicle's title is lost, destroyed, or stolen, the State of Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles provides a crucial document known as the Alaska 809 form. This affidavit is specifically designed to address these situations, allowing the vehicle owner or an authorized company agent to officially declare the title's status. The form requires detailed information about the vehicle, including its Alaska license plate number, serial number (VIN), year, make, model, body style, and color. Moreover, it mandates the declarant to confirm their ownership status and to choose the condition that applies to their title—whether it's been lost, destroyed, or stolen. An essential component of this form is the binding commitment by the signatory, under penalty of perjury, to the truthfulness of the information provided, highlighting the legal responsibility to report accurately. Any failure to do so, whether by making a false statement or omitting a material fact, carries with it significant penalties, including fines up to $10,000 and/or imprisonment for a year, as stated under AS 11.56.210 and AS 28.35.135. This procedure not only ensures legal compliance but also protects the interests of the vehicle owner in the challenging event of dealing with a title that is no longer in their possession. The form, thus, serves as a vital tool for individuals to navigate through the administrative process of title recovery or replacement in Alaska.

Question	Answer
Form Name	Alaska Form 809
Form Length	1 page
Fillable?	Yes
Fillable fields	20
Avg. time to fill out	15 sec
Other names	alaska vehicle title application, alaska title application, 809 form, alaska dmv duplicate title