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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. The VLT is based on the vehicle's assessed value and is paid annually.
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 MVD office in Cottonwood, 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 Cornville Road or Page Springs Road.
Always prioritize safety by meeting in a public, well-lit area during the day. Good options in the Cornville area include:
1. The parking lot of the Cornville Fire District station.
2. The parking area of a popular local business like the Windmill Park.
3. A busy public location in nearby Cottonwood, such as a major grocery store parking lot.
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.
To legally transfer ownership, the seller must sign the back of the title. In Arizona, this signature must be notarized to be valid. You can find notary services at local banks, shipping stores, or business service centers in Cornville or nearby Cottonwood. Once you have the signed and notarized title, take it to the MVD office in Cottonwood or an authorized third-party provider to complete the transfer and register the vehicle in your name.
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