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To drive your newly purchased car home or to an 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. This is essential for legally driving on Highway 179 or I-17.
Always prioritize safety by meeting in a public, well-lit, and busy area during the day. Good options in the Village of Oak Creek include:
1. The parking lot of a major grocery store or shopping center, like the Collective Sedona.
2. The parking lot of the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office substation in the village.
3. A well-known public park or community center.
Before paying, carefully inspect the title document. Ensure the seller’s name on the title matches their government-issued ID. Critically, verify that the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the title perfectly matches the VIN on the car’s dashboard and driver-side door jamb.
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.
For a comprehensive overview of the car's past, consider getting a vehicle history report from KarKiosk. This is a smart move, especially in an area with transient residents, as it can reveal if the car has a title from another state, hidden accident damage, or an odometer discrepancy.
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 the Village of Oak Creek at banks or business service centers, or in nearby Sedona. Once notarized, take the title to an authorized third-party MVD provider or a full-service MVD office in a larger town like Cottonwood to complete the transfer.