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To legally transfer ownership, the seller must sign the back of the Arizona Certificate of Title. A critical requirement is that this signature must be notarized to be valid. You can find notary services at local banks, shipping centers, and authorized third-party MVD providers in Avondale. Once the title is signed and notarized, take it to a local MVD office or authorized provider to complete the transfer and register the car in your name.
You generally do not pay sales tax when buying a vehicle from a private party in Arizona. Private party sales are typically exempt from the Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT). However, you will still be responsible for paying registration fees and the Vehicle License Tax (VLT), which is assessed annually based on the value of the vehicle, when you register it at the MVD.
The license plate stays with the seller. In Arizona, plates are assigned to the owner, not the vehicle. The seller must remove their plate before you drive away. You will need to obtain a temporary registration permit (typically a "3-Day Restricted Use Permit") from the AZ MVD Now website or an MVD office to legally drive the car home or to an inspection station.
To drive your newly purchased car home or to the MVD office, 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 the most convenient option for Avondale residents.
A lien means a lender still has a financial claim on the vehicle. You can check for liens for free on the AZ MVD Now website using the car's VIN. If a lien exists, the seller must provide you with a lien release document from the lender before you can get a clear title.