The odometer disclosure statement, Form V6, is the State of Alaska, Division of Motor Vehicles (Alaska DMV) form on which a seller states a vehicle's odometer reading and the buyer acknowledges it. It is used when the odometer section is not available or not used on the vehicle's title or Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO). On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the official form is published by the Alaska DMV at dmv.alaska.gov.
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What is V6?
Form V6, Odometer Disclosure Statement, is the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles form used to record a motor vehicle's odometer reading at the time of sale, transfer or lease when the odometer disclosure section on the title or Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO) is not available or not used.
The form cites 2 AAC 92.220 and 49 CFR Part 580, which require disclosure of the odometer reading at sale, transfer or lease. It collects the seller's information (full legal name including suffix, company, trust or agency name if applicable, and address), the vehicle's VIN, year, make, model and body style, and the current odometer reading in miles. The seller certifies the reading by signing, and the buyer signs to acknowledge the disclosure.
The form has two discrepancy boxes. The seller checks only one, and only if the mileage is not correct: one states that the reading reflects mileage in excess of the odometer's mechanical limits, the other that the reading is not the actual mileage. If neither is checked, the seller states that to the best of their knowledge the reading reflects the actual mileage.
The form warns that failing to complete it, or giving a false statement, may result in fines and/or imprisonment. The Alaska DMV lists it as V6, Odometer Disclosure, among its vehicle forms.
Who needs to file V6?
The seller (transferor) completes and signs Form V6 whenever a vehicle is sold, transferred or leased and the odometer disclosure section is not available or not used on the title or MCO. The buyer (transferee) signs the box acknowledging the odometer disclosure. Both parties must keep a legible copy.
The form says its provisions do not apply to these transfers:
- a vehicle with an unladen weight of more than 12,000 pounds;
- a vehicle that is not self-propelled;
- a new vehicle before its first transfer for purposes other than resale;
- a new vehicle sold directly by the manufacturer to any agency of the United States in conformity with contractual specifications;
- vehicles 10 years old or older until December 31, 2020; as of January 1, 2021, vehicles 20 years old or older, starting with model year 2010.
For vehicles over 20 years old, the Alaska DMV will record the mileage if it is known, but the form states this is not a requirement of the sale. A company, trust or agency may appear as seller or buyer in the name fields marked (I/A).
When to file V6
Complete Form V6 at the time of the sale, transfer or lease of the vehicle, because the form says it must accompany the transaction to properly record the current odometer reading. It applies only when the odometer disclosure section is not available or not used on the title or MCO.
The form prints no separate due date. After the transaction, both the transferor and the transferee must keep a legible copy of the statement for not less than four years.
How to fill out V6
Enter the seller's name
Under SELLER INFORMATION, type the seller's Full Legal Name Including Suffix. If the seller is a company, trust or agency, also enter its name in the Company / Trust / Agency Name (I/A) field.
Enter the seller's address
Fill in the Seller Address, City, State and Zip fields. The Alaska DMV recommends all capital letters on its forms.
Enter the VIN
Type the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the field under VEHICLE INFORMATION.
Describe the vehicle
Enter the Year, the Make (Chevy, Ford, Jeep etc.), the Model (Wrangler, Focus, Model 3 etc.) and the Body Style (2 door, Truck, SUV etc.).
Record the current odometer reading
Enter the Current Odometer Reading in miles. The form states that the reading reflects the actual mileage to the best of the seller's knowledge unless a discrepancy box is checked.
Check a discrepancy box if needed
Check only one box, and only if the mileage is not correct: mileage in excess of the odometer's mechanical limits, or the reading is not the actual mileage. Leave both blank if the reading is accurate.
Sign and date as seller
The seller signs in the Seller Signature field and enters Today's Date.
Enter the buyer's information
Under BUYER INFORMATION, type the buyer's Full Legal Name Including Suffix, the Company / Trust / Agency Name (I/A) if applicable, and the Buyer Address, City, State and Zip.
Have the buyer sign the acknowledgment
The buyer signs the Buyer Signature Acknowledging Odometer Disclosure line and enters Today's Date.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check names, VIN and mileage for accuracy. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF, and keep a legible copy for the four-year retention period.
How to submit V6
Form V6 is not mailed on its own: the form says it must accompany the transaction in which the vehicle is sold, transferred or leased, so that the current odometer reading is properly recorded.
- With the transaction: complete the form, sign it as seller, have the buyer sign the acknowledgment, and keep it with the vehicle transaction paperwork.
- Remotely: the Alaska DMV forms page says that if you have an issue or want to submit a form remotely, you can email the Alaska DMV through my.alaska.gov DMV Online Services.
- Questions: visit dmv.alaska.gov or call 907-269-5551.
Both the seller and the buyer must retain a legible copy for not less than four years. The Alaska DMV recommends reviewing the form after printing to confirm the information is correct and complete. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the Alaska DMV channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using Form V6 when the odometer disclosure section on the title or MCO is available and used, instead of the form's stated situation.
- Checking both discrepancy boxes; the form says to check only one, and only if the mileage is not correct.
- Checking a discrepancy box when the reading is accurate, or leaving it unchecked when the mileage is known to be wrong.
- Leaving out the seller's signature and date, or the buyer's signature acknowledging the odometer disclosure.
- Not using the full legal name including suffix, or skipping the Company / Trust / Agency Name (I/A) line for an entity seller or buyer.
- Giving a false statement or failing to complete the form, which the form says may result in fines and/or imprisonment.
- Discarding the copy early; both the transferor and the transferee must keep a legible copy for not less than four years.
- Filling in the form by hand in pen other than black or blue, or without printing legibly; the Alaska DMV asks for black or blue ink and legible printing.
Frequently asked questions
What is an odometer disclosure statement in Alaska?
It is Form V6 from the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles, used to disclose a vehicle's odometer reading at sale, transfer or lease. It is completed when the odometer section on the title or Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin is not available or not used.
Who signs Form V6, the seller or the buyer?
Both. The seller signs to certify the odometer reading and enters the date; the buyer signs the line acknowledging the odometer disclosure and also dates it. Each party has its own information block on the form.
What do I do if the odometer reading is wrong?
Check one, and only one, of the discrepancy boxes. One states the reading reflects mileage in excess of the odometer's mechanical limits; the other states the reading is not the actual mileage. Leave both unchecked if the reading is accurate.
Do I need an odometer disclosure for a vehicle 20 years or older?
Not necessarily. The form lists vehicles 20 years old or older, starting with model year 2010, as exempt from the disclosure provisions as of January 1, 2021. The Alaska DMV will record the mileage if it is known, but the form says that is not a requirement of the sale.
How long must I keep a copy of the odometer disclosure statement?
Not less than four years. The form requires both the transferor (seller) and the transferee (buyer) to retain a legible copy of the statement.
What happens if I give false odometer information?
The form states that failing to complete it, or providing a false statement, may result in fines and/or imprisonment. It cites 2 AAC 92.220 and 49 CFR Part 580 as the state and federal rules requiring disclosure.
Can I fill out the odometer disclosure statement online?
You can fill out the Form V6 PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file or send the form; it must accompany the transaction as the Alaska DMV directs.
Who do I contact with questions about Form V6?
Visit the Alaska DMV website at dmv.alaska.gov or call 907-269-5551, the contact the form prints. To submit a form remotely, the DMV forms page says to email the Alaska DMV through my.alaska.gov DMV Online Services.
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