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To legally transfer ownership, the seller must sign the back of the title. In Arizona, this signature must be notarized to be valid. In Chinle, you can often find notary services at the local chapter house, tribal administrative offices, or sometimes at the post office. Once you have the signed and notarized title, take it to the MVD office in Chinle (or a nearby authorized provider) to complete the transfer and register the vehicle in your name.
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.
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 exemption applies to transactions between private individuals. You will, however, be responsible for paying registration fees and the annual Vehicle License Tax (VLT) when you title the car in your name.
No. Chinle is located in Apache County, which is outside of Arizona's mandatory vehicle emissions control areas (Area A in Phoenix and Area B in Tucson). You generally do not need an emissions test to register a vehicle to a Chinle address.
The license plate stays with the seller. In Arizona, plates are registered to the individual, not the vehicle. The seller must remove their plate before you take possession of the car.
1. Driving Legally: To drive the vehicle home or to the MVD office, you must get a "Restricted Use 3-Day Permit." This temporary permit can be purchased and printed online through the AZ MVD Now website, which is the most convenient option for residents in Chinle.
Before you finalize the purchase, take these critical steps:
1. Check the VIN: Make sure the VIN on the car's dashboard or door jamb matches the VIN on the title document exactly.
2. Lien Check: Use the free lien check service on the AZ MVD Now website. This will confirm if a bank or lender still has a financial claim on the car. If a lien exists, the seller must provide you with a lien release document.
3. Vehicle History Report: Consider getting a report from KarKiosk. This can uncover important information about past accidents, flood damage, or title issues like a salvage brand.
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