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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 the MVD, 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 69.
Always prioritize safety by meeting in a public, well-lit area during the day. Since Mayer is small, good options include:
1. The parking lot of the Mayer Post Office or a well-known local business like a gas station.
2. The parking lot of the Mayer Fire Department station, which is a visible public building.
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 Arizona Certificate of Title. A critical requirement in Arizona is that this signature must be notarized to be valid. Since Mayer is a small town, you may need to find a notary at a local business, or travel to a bank or shipping store in nearby Prescott Valley. Once signed and notarized, take the title to an MVD office or authorized third-party provider in Prescott or Prescott Valley to complete the transfer.