Form 466, Certificate Of Insurance, is the State of Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) form that reports the liability insurance covering a vehicle involved in a crash. Drivers use it after a crash in which damage to any one person's property exceeds $501, or in which someone is injured or killed, because Alaska's mandatory insurance laws require proof of insurance to be filed with the state. On FillingPDF you can fill out the form online and download or print the completed PDF; the original is published by the Alaska DMV, and the form reaches the DMV only through the channels it names.
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What is 466?
Form 466, Certificate Of Insurance, is the State of Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) form on which a driver reports the automobile liability insurance covering a vehicle at the time of a crash, so the DMV can verify that coverage with the insurer.
The form collects four blocks of information: the crash (law enforcement incident number, date and city), the driver, the owner of the vehicle, and the vehicle itself. It then asks whether an automobile liability policy was in effect covering the crash and, if so, the policy number, the insurance agent's name, address and phone number, the insurance company and the policy period.
The lower part of the page, below the line marked "DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE," is for the insurer. The DMV contacts the insurance company, and an authorized representative checks a box only if the policy was not in effect or the information is incorrect. If coverage was in effect, the form says no action is required.
Form 466 is tied to Alaska's mandatory insurance and financial responsibility laws, summarized in a notice printed on the form. On its forms page the Alaska DMV lists it with other crash and insurance documents, including Form 12-209 (Report a Crash Online), Form 450 (Liability General Release) and Form 465 (Settlement Agreement and Release). The DMV also lists an online option for reporting the certificate of insurance.
Who needs to file 466?
Drivers and vehicle owners involved in a crash in Alaska complete Form 466 when the crash meets the thresholds printed on the form: the actual or estimated damage to any one person's property exceeds $501, or there is any personal injury or death. In those cases you are subject to Alaska's mandatory insurance and financial responsibility laws, and the mandatory insurance laws require you to file proof of insurance with the State of Alaska.
The form has separate blocks for the driver and for the owner of the vehicle, so both people are identified when they are different people.
The notice on the form lists other ways to show financial responsibility: an automobile liability policy in effect at the time of the crash, a release of liability, a settlement agreement with proof of future financial responsibility (SR-22 insurance), a deposit of security with SR-22 proof, or a court finding of no liability in a civil action. A finding of not guilty of a traffic citation does not count. Form 466 reports the first of these, the policy.
The insurer's section is not for you. Leave it blank.
When to file 466
Complete Form 466 and mail or fax it to the Division of Motor Vehicles within 15 days from the date of the crash. The form states that it must be completed in full before it is sent.
The deadline matters because the mandatory insurance laws require proof of insurance to be filed with the State of Alaska, and the form warns that failing to do so results in suspension of your driver's license. Failing to show financial responsibility by one of the listed methods will also result in a license suspension of 3 years if there is a possibility you are liable. After any suspension, you must show future financial responsibility (SR-22 insurance) and pay a reinstatement fee, in addition to the fee for the license requested; the DMV can tell you the amounts.
Separately, the form notes that a participant's crash report is required if a peace officer did not investigate the crash and the total damage exceeds $2,000, or there was personal injury.
How to fill out 466
Enter the crash information
Fill in the Law Enforcement Incident Number, the Date of Crash and the City Where Crash Occurred. All date fields require Month / Day / Year, for example 11/4/11.
Identify the driver
In the Driver block, enter the name, date of birth, license number (License #) and the state that issued it.
Add the driver's contact details
Enter the mailing address (street or box, city, state, ZIP), a daytime telephone number and an e-mail address.
Identify the owner of the vehicle
In the Owner of Vehicle block, enter the owner's name, date of birth, license number and state, and the mailing address.
Describe the vehicle
Enter the vehicle's Year, Make, Model, License Plate # and VIN.
Answer the liability policy question
Check YES or NO to whether you had an automobile liability policy in effect covering this crash, and enter the Policy Number.
Enter the insurance agent's details
Write the Name & Address of Insurance Agent and the agent's phone number.
Enter the insurer and policy period
Write the Name of Insurance Company and the Policy Period, giving the starting date and the ending date in Month / Day / Year format.
Leave the DMV section blank
Do not write below the line marked "DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE." The DMV contacts your insurance company, and the insurer's representative completes that part.
Review, sign and download the PDF
Check every entry, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Sign and date it after printing, and send it to the DMV within 15 days from the date of the crash as described under How to submit.
How to submit 466
The form names three channels: mail, email and fax. The DMV forms page also lists an online option, "Report Certificate of Insurance Online," at https://dmv.alaska.gov/forms/.
- By mail: State of Alaska, Division of Motor Vehicles, ATTN: Driver Services, 4001 Ingra Street, Suite 101, Anchorage, AK 99503.
- By email: [email protected].
- By fax: the form says the fax number is listed on the reverse of the form.
- Online: use the "Report Certificate of Insurance Online" link on the DMV forms page.
The DMV's phone number printed on the form is (907) 269-5551. The forms page says that if you need help or want to submit a form remotely, you can email the Alaska DMV through my.alaska.gov DMV Online Services.
Whichever channel you choose, the completed form must reach the DMV within 15 days from the date of the crash. Sign the form after printing it. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Mailing or faxing Form 466 after the 15 days from the date of the crash; the form sets that as the deadline.
- Sending the form incomplete. The form says it must be completed in full before it is mailed or faxed.
- Writing in the section below the line marked "DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE"; it is reserved for the insurer's authorized representative.
- Signing before printing. The signature line says to sign your form after printing.
- Entering dates in another format: all date fields require Month / Day / Year, for example 11/4/11.
- Assuming a returned notice cancels a suspension: a notice returned because of an incorrect address does not invalidate it if it was mailed to the last address you gave the DMV.
- Entering the policy period without both the starting and ending dates.
- Printing the form first and filling it in with ink other than black or blue; the DMV forms page requires black or blue ink in that case.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Alaska DMV certificate of insurance (Form 466)?
Form 466, Certificate Of Insurance, is the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles form that reports the automobile liability policy covering a vehicle at the time of a crash. The DMV uses it to verify coverage with your insurance company.
Who has to file Form 466?
Anyone subject to Alaska's mandatory insurance laws after a crash: when damage to any one person's property exceeds $501, or there is any personal injury or death. Those laws require you to file proof of insurance with the State of Alaska.
When is Form 466 due?
Within 15 days from the date of the crash. The form must be completed in full and mailed or faxed to the Division of Motor Vehicles in that time, and the printed notice also lists email as a way to send it.
What happens if I do not file proof of insurance after a crash?
The notice on the form says failure to file proof of insurance results in suspension of your driver's license. Failing to show financial responsibility can also bring a 3-year suspension if you may be liable, and reinstatement requires SR-22 insurance and a reinstatement fee.
Where do I send Form 466?
Mail it to State of Alaska, Division of Motor Vehicles, ATTN: Driver Services, 4001 Ingra Street, Suite 101, Anchorage, AK 99503, or email [email protected]. The form says the fax number is on its reverse, and the phone is (907) 269-5551.
Can I fill out Form 466 online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it, then sign it after printing. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not send the form to the DMV; you submit it through the DMV's channels.
Is there an online way to report my certificate of insurance to the Alaska DMV?
The Alaska DMV forms page lists "Report Certificate of Insurance Online" next to the printable Form 466. For help or to submit a form remotely, the DMV says to email it through my.alaska.gov DMV Online Services.
What is the section at the bottom of Form 466 for?
It is for the insurance company, not for you. Below the "DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE" notice, an authorized representative checks a box only if the policy was not in effect or the information is incorrect. If coverage was in effect, no action is required.
How else can I show financial responsibility after a crash in Alaska?
The form lists five methods: a liability policy in effect at the time of the crash, a release of liability, a settlement agreement with SR-22 proof, a deposit of security with SR-22 proof, or a court finding of no liability in a civil action.
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