Form 847, Power Of Attorney, is the State of Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) form that lets a vehicle owner or company agent appoint another person as attorney-in-fact to sign documents for one described vehicle. It covers vehicle purchase, vehicle sale, application for title and/or registration, and transfer of ownership, and it must be notarized. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; Alaska DMV publishes the original at dmv.alaska.gov, and only the original, notarized document is accepted.
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What is 847?
Form 847, Power Of Attorney, is the State of Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles form in which a vehicle owner or company agent appoints a named person as attorney-in-fact to sign any and all documents for the vehicle described on the form.
The form is tied to one vehicle. The top section records the license plate number, the serial number (VIN), the year, make, model, body style and color. The appointment section names the person being appointed (full first name, full middle name, full last name and suffix) and states that the appointment covers documents "including but not limited to" vehicle purchase, vehicle sale, application for title and/or registration, and transfer of ownership.
The owner or company agent prints a name, gives a license or ID number, signs and dates the form, and adds the company name if applicable. A notary public or a DMV representative then completes the notary block, which reads "Subscribed and Sworn to before me" and includes a seal and the commission expiration. The form's own note explains that the notary verifies only the identity of the person who signed, not the truthfulness, accuracy or validity of the document.
Alaska DMV lists a different form, PG-701, Power of Attorney Over a Minor by Parent or Guardian, on its forms page. Form 847 is the vehicle form, not a general or parental power of attorney.
Who needs to file 847?
The main user is a vehicle owner who wants another person to sign vehicle documents on the owner's behalf. A company agent can act for a company: the form has a line for the printed name of the owner or company agent and a separate line for the company name, if applicable.
The person you name becomes your attorney-in-fact for the vehicle described on the form. The form lists these documents as examples, not as a limit:
- vehicle purchase;
- vehicle sale;
- application for title and/or registration;
- transfer of ownership.
The owner or company agent signs the form, and the signature is sworn before a notary public or a DMV representative.
Do not use Form 847 for a power of attorney over a minor by a parent or guardian. Alaska DMV lists that as a separate form, PG-701. The form does not describe any other category of person who may sign for the owner.
When to file 847
Complete Form 847 when you, as owner or company agent, decide to appoint someone to sign documents for a specific vehicle, for example for a purchase, a sale, a title or registration application, or a transfer of ownership. The form prints no due date, validity period or expiration of its own.
Have the owner's or company agent's license or ID number ready before you begin, and plan the signing around the notary: the form is sworn before a notary public or DMV representative, and only the original, notarized document is acceptable. Check any deadline that applies to the vehicle transaction itself with Alaska DMV.
How to fill out 847
Identify the vehicle
In the vehicle info section, enter the license plate number and the serial number (VIN) of the vehicle the appointment covers.
Describe the vehicle
Enter the year, make, model, body style and color. Alaska DMV recommends all capital letters and legible printing.
Name the person being appointed
Under name of person being appointed to act for owner, enter the full first name, full middle name, full last name and suffix, if any.
Review the appointment wording
The form appoints the named person as your attorney-in-fact to sign any and all documents for the vehicle, including vehicle purchase, vehicle sale, application for title and/or registration, and transfer of ownership. Make sure this matches your intent.
Enter the owner or agent details
Under appointment information, print the name of the owner or company agent and enter the license or ID number. If a company is the owner, enter the company name in the line marked if applicable.
Sign and date as owner or agent
The owner or company agent signs and dates the signature line. The form states the document is subscribed and sworn before the notary or DMV representative, so plan to sign with that person present.
Have the notary block completed
The notary public or DMV representative completes the day and year, the signature (a DMV representative adds login ID and office location), the seal and the commission expiration.
Review, print in ink and download
Check every entry for accuracy and completeness. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF; the form must be completed in full in ink, and only the original, notarized document is acceptable.
How to submit 847
Form 847 prints no mailing address, portal or office of its own, so the channels come from Alaska DMV's forms page and from the form's notary block.
- Original, notarized form: the form states that only the original, notarized document is acceptable, so a photocopy or an unsigned copy will not do. Complete it in ink, or print the typed form and sign it in black or blue ink.
- Notary or DMV representative: the notary block can be completed by a notary public or a DMV representative, who enters a login ID and office location.
- Remote help: Alaska DMV's forms page says that if you have an issue or want to submit a form remotely, you can email Alaska DMV through my.alaska.gov DMV Online Services for assistance.
Present the notarized original together with the vehicle transaction it supports. For questions about how the DMV wants it presented, contact Alaska DMV through the channel above. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting a photocopy or an un-notarized copy; the form states that only the original, notarized document is acceptable.
- Leaving the notary block incomplete, without the notary or DMV representative's signature, seal or commission expiration.
- Filling in the form with a pen of another color or with pencil; the form must be completed in full in ink, and a printed blank form needs black or blue ink.
- Leaving the vehicle section partly blank, such as the VIN, year, make, model, body style or color.
- Writing only part of the appointed person's name; the form asks for full first, full middle and full last name and the suffix.
- Omitting the owner's or company agent's license or ID number next to the printed name.
- Forgetting the company name when a company agent signs for a company.
- Using Form 847 for a parent or guardian power of attorney over a minor; that is Alaska DMV's separate form PG-701.
- Printing without reviewing; the DMV forms page tells you to check that the printed information is correct and complete and to sign and date.
Frequently asked questions
What is Alaska DMV Form 847 used for?
Form 847 is the State of Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles power of attorney for a single vehicle. The owner or company agent appoints a named person as attorney-in-fact to sign vehicle documents, including purchase, sale, application for title and/or registration, and transfer of ownership.
Does Form 847 have to be notarized?
Yes. The form has a notary block reading "Subscribed and Sworn to before me," and it states that only the original, notarized document is acceptable. The signature line for the notary can also be completed by a DMV representative, who adds a login ID and office location.
Can I fill out the Alaska power of attorney form online?
You can fill out Form 847 online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of Alaska DMV and does not file the form. You still need the owner's signature and the notary block, and the DMV accepts only the original, notarized document.
Does Form 847 let someone sell my car?
Yes, for the vehicle described on the form. It appoints your attorney-in-fact to sign any and all documents for that vehicle, including vehicle sale and vehicle purchase, an application for title and/or registration, and transfer of ownership. The list is "including but not limited to."
Do I need to use ink on Form 847?
Yes. The form says it must be completed in full in ink. Alaska DMV's forms page adds that if you print the form before entering information, you must use black or blue ink, and it recommends all capital letters and legible printing.
Can a company use Form 847?
Yes. The signature line is for the owner or company agent, and the form has a line for the company name, if applicable. The company agent prints a name, gives a license or ID number, signs and dates the form.
What is the difference between Form 847 and Form PG-701?
Form 847 is the vehicle power of attorney that appoints an attorney-in-fact to sign documents for one described vehicle. Form PG-701, Power of Attorney Over a Minor by Parent or Guardian, is a separate Alaska DMV form listed among its driver forms.
Where do I send Form 847?
The form prints no address of its own. Present the original, notarized form with the vehicle transaction it supports. Alaska DMV's forms page says you can email the DMV through my.alaska.gov DMV Online Services for assistance or to submit a form remotely.
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