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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 MVD office in Holbrook, 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-40.
Always prioritize safety by meeting in a public, well-lit area during the day. Good options in a small town like Joseph City include:
1. The parking lot of a local school during business hours.
2. A busy, public space like the parking lot for the post office or a well-known local business.
3. For added security, arrange to meet in the public parking lot of the police department in nearby Holbrook or Winslow.
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 crucial for checking for accident history on I-40, potential salvage titles, or if the car has a history of being used on rough rural roads.
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. Notary services can be found at local businesses or you may need to travel to the nearby larger towns of Holbrook or Winslow to find a notary at a bank or MVD office.
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