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No. Ajo is located in Pima County but is far outside of "Area B," the mandatory vehicle emissions testing area for the Tucson metro region. You do not need an emissions test to register a vehicle to an Ajo address.
To legally transfer ownership, the seller must sign the back of the Arizona Certificate of Title. Arizona law mandates that this signature must be notarized to be valid. Notary services can be found at local businesses in Ajo, but it's wise to call ahead to confirm availability due to the town's small size.
In Arizona, the license plate stays with the seller. Plates are registered to an individual, not the vehicle. The seller is required by law to remove their plate before you take possession of the car. Do not drive the car with the seller's plates on it.
To drive your newly purchased car home or to the nearest MVD office (which is a significant distance away), you must get a "Restricted Use 3-Day Permit." This temporary permit can be easily purchased and printed online through the AZ MVD Now website, which is crucial given the lack of a local MVD. This permit is essential for legally driving on Highway 85 or 86.
For a comprehensive overview of the car's past, consider getting a vehicle history report from KarKiosk. This is crucial for checking for accident history, potential salvage titles, and verifying if the car has an out-of-state or "border" history, given Ajo's proximity to Mexico.