Vehicle Title Owner Name Change
To change the name of a vehicle owner or to add or remove an owner on your vehicle title, the original title must be submitted to us. For additional information, please visit Vehicle Sales
If your original title is held by a lienholder, please contact the lienholder for information on obtaining a new title. All titles issued with a lienholder include an additional $15.00 fee to record or maintain the lienholder information.
When completing the reassignment section of the title, please follow the guidelines below to ensure the form is filled out correctly.
Updating Owner Name Only
No other changes to ownership
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Complete an Application for Title and Registration with updated name
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Surrender the current title.
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If a lienholder is recorded, the title must be released either on the title itself or through a notarized lien release letter.
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- Provide proof of name change. This can be either:
- Original or Certified Marriage Certificate
- Court-Issued Certificate of Dissolution, Divorce or Annulment listing the new name
- Court Order
- Certificate of Name Change
- A title fee of $15.00 applies, along with any additional fees if the vehicle is not currently registered.
- If adding a lienholder, a $15.00 lien recording fee will be applied.
Updating Owner Name and Removing/Adding an Owner
- Seller signature will be the name listed on the current title
- Complete an Application for Title and Registration with updated name and ownership changes.
- Follow regular procedures for ownership changes.
Lienholder Name Change
A "One in the Same" letter, also known as an "Identity Verification" letter, is a document used to verify that different names or variations of a name refer to the same individual. It may be required for financial institutions in the cases such as Alaska USA Federal Credit Union name change to Global Credit Union. This type of letter ensures that they are dealing with the correct person, especially when there are discrepancies or variations in the name on different documents.
What is a "One in the Same" Letter?
A "One in the Same" letter is an official document that confirms different names or variations of a name belong to the same individual. This letter is often required when there are discrepancies following business maneuvers like bank mergers or other official records.
Why Do I Need a "One in the Same" Letter?
The DMV must be able to reliably document the transfer from one person to another or one entity to another. Skipping a person or entity may violate their interest in the property. The One in the Same letter may be used to substantiate something like a name change where there wasn't technically a transfer from one party to another, just merely a name change involved.
How to Obtain a "One in the Same" Letter
To obtain a "One in the Same" letter, follow these steps:
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Contact the business that Changed its Name: Reach out to the financial institution or organization to request the letter. Contact the DMV for any clarification on what's needed email: doa.dmv.webmaster@alaska.gov
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Notarization: The letter may need to be notarized. If it is an unknown entity, then the notary will assist with acceptance by the DMV.
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Submit the Letter: Provide the letter to the DMV along with any required supporting documents.