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Yes. Anthem is located within Maricopa County and is part of the mandatory Vehicle Emissions Control Area A. Most gas and diesel vehicles from 1967 and newer require a passing emissions test before they can be registered. The seller should provide you with a valid emissions certificate (dated within the last 90 days). If they don't, you will need to get the vehicle tested at a nearby station before you can complete the title transfer.
To legally transfer ownership, the seller must sign the back of the Arizona Certificate of Title. A critical requirement in Arizona is that this signature must be notarized to be valid. You can find notary services in Anthem at local banks, The UPS Store, or at authorized third-party MVD providers. Once signed and notarized, take the title and valid emissions certificate to an MVD office to complete the transfer.
While not legally mandatory for the Arizona MVD to process a title transfer, a Bill of Sale is highly recommended. It serves as your official receipt and protects both you and the seller from future disputes about the sale price, date, or vehicle condition. It should include the VIN, vehicle details, sale price, date, and signatures of both parties.
Generally, no. Private party vehicle sales in Arizona are typically exempt from the Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT), which is the state's equivalent of sales tax. This rule applies to casual sales between private individuals.
Although you are exempt from sales tax, you will be responsible for paying registration fees and the annual Vehicle License Tax (VLT) when you title the car in your name at the MVD. You will also have to pay for the emissions test if the seller does not provide a valid, recent certificate.
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 an emissions testing station, 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. This is essential for legally driving on I-17 or Carefree Highway.
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