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Use this bill of sale when selling a motorcycle in Fairbanks, Alaska. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
Alaska DMV – Fairbanks Office
Address
1979 Peger Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Phone
(907) 451-2838
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$15.00
Sales Tax Rate
0.00%
Base Registration Fee
$100.00
Alaska has no state sales tax. Fairbanks North Star Borough has no local vehicle sales tax.
Alaska does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
County Clerk / Recorder
Fairbanks North Star Borough Clerk
Phone
(907) 459-1401
Website
https://www.fnsb.govThe most common motorcycle makes in private-party sales are Harley-Davidson, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki. Average private-party motorcycle prices range from $2,000–$20,000. Motorcycles average 2.4 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Fuel System, Electrical, Brakes.
Before completing a motorcycle bill of sale in Alaska, verify these safety items:
Motorcycle insurance averages $700–$1,500/year for full coverage. Sport bikes cost significantly more to insure than cruisers. Motorcycles depreciate 35–50% in the first 3 years. Harley-Davidson and BMW models hold value best. Peak season for private motorcycle sales is late winter to early spring (february–april) as riding season approaches, with an average of 30 days on market.
Motorcycles are classified as "Motorcycle" for registration purposes. No weight-based exemption for motorcycles. All motorcycles under 20 years old require federal odometer disclosure. Federal odometer disclosure is required for motorcycles under 20 years old.
Fairbanks residents completing a motorcycle bill of sale should be aware of local requirements in addition to Alaska state rules. The state sales tax rate is 0%, no state sales tax; some municipalities charge up to 7.5%. The most popular motorcycle makes in Alaska include Harley-Davidson, Honda, Yamaha.
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45% faster sale
Vehicles whose listings include a history report spend ~45% less time on site before selling, and report-viewers are 5x more likely to become a lead.
Source: Experian / AutoCheck
$4,000 avg loss
NHTSA estimates 450,000+ vehicles per year are sold with rolled-back odometers — the average victim loses about $4,000 in downstream repair costs.
Source: NHTSA
17.5M private sales/yr
About 17.5 million private-party vehicle transactions happen in the U.S. each year — roughly 47% of the used market.
Source: Cox Automotive 2024
1 in 3 buyers
Roughly 1 in 3 used-car buyers say they suspect private sellers are hiding mechanical problems — documentation closes that trust gap.
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Fairbanks is in Fairbanks North Star Borough. Title transfers are handled by the Alaska DMV – Fairbanks Office at 1979 Peger Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: (907) 451-2838.
The combined rate is 0.00%. Alaska has no state sales tax. Fairbanks North Star Borough has no local vehicle sales tax..
No. Alaska does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
Title transfer fee: $15.00. Base registration fee: $100.00. Sales tax at 0.00% is collected at the time of title transfer.