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To legally transfer ownership, the seller must sign the back of the title. In Arizona, the seller's signature must be notarized to be valid. You can find notary services at most banks, shipping stores, check-cashing locations, and authorized third-party MVD providers throughout Kingman, Bullhead City, and Lake Havasu City. Once you have the signed and notarized title, take it to a local MVD office or an authorized provider to complete the transfer and register the vehicle in your name.
No. Mohave County is located outside of Arizona's mandatory vehicle emissions control areas (Area A and Area B).
The Rule: You generally do not need a Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR) or an emissions test to register a car that will be based in Mohave County.
The Exception: If you purchase a vehicle that you plan to use for regular commuting into the Phoenix (Maricopa County) or Tucson (Pima County) metro areas for work or school, you might be subject to their testing requirements. For local use within the county, no test is needed.
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 casual sales between private individuals, which can save you significant money compared to buying from a dealership.
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, 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 95, I-40, or local city streets.
Always prioritize safety by meeting in a public, well-lit area during the day. Good options across the county include:
1. Kingman: The parking lot of the Kingman Police Department or the Mohave County Sheriff's Office.
2. Lake Havasu City: The Lake Havasu City Police Department parking lot or busy spots near the London Bridge area.
3. Bullhead City: The Bullhead City Police Department or a busy shopping center along Highway 95.