Alaska boat
registration summary presents an overview of boat titling, registration,
loan perfection, and operational requirements for the State of
Alaska. More detailed information, forms, guidelines, and other
resources are obtainable by downloading a
Boat Registration Kit
for this state. You will also find an extensive listing of general
purpose boat and trailer registration forms on our Forms
page.
Please visit our
State page for additional
articles and information about registering or titling boats, trailers,
and outboard motors.
The information presented here is subject to change and should be
confirmed with the respective state agency.
Registration Numbering
The boat
registration number prefix for the State of Alaska is "AK".
There are approximately 50,000 boats registered in this state.
Title Regulations
Alaska does
not issue boat titles. This is a registration only state.
Registration Regulations
Alaska registration is required for powered boats including
sailboats with auxiliary
power units. Registration is not required for Coast Guard documented
vessels.
Tax Requirements
There are no
state
sales or use taxes in Alaska. However, certain municipalities
may levy taxes on boats.
Loan Perfection
A security
interest on a non-documented boat is perfected with a UCC
financing statement. If the vessel is Coast Guard documented, a
preferred vessel mortgage must be recorded with the National
Vessel Documentation Center.
Registration Agency
Division
of Motor Vehicles
Registration Records
Boat
registration records are maintained for intermittent periods
depending on the type of boat. Detailed information on how to
obtain verbal and written reports can be found in our
boat registration
kit for this state.
Ownership Designations
Methods of
ownership are not shown on boat registration records in the
State of Alaska.
Residency Requirements
Non-residents
can apply for registrations. However, Alaska must be the state
of principal operation for the boat.
Bonded Registration
Not applicable.
Hull Inspections
None
required.
Outboard Motors
No
registration or titling required for outboard motors in the
State of Alaska.
Boat Trailers
Boat
trailer registration is required in the State of Alaska.
Notary Regulations
Alaska
notaries must place a seal on all notarized documents. Alaska postmasters may act
as public notaries.
Dealer Requirements
State
licensing is required for boat dealers and brokers. There are no
bonding requirements. Dealers must register all non-exempt boats
sold for use in Alaska.
Visitation Period
Boats that
are Coast Guard documented or registered in another state are
allowed
a visitation period of 90 days.
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