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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. You can find notary services at local banks, real estate offices, or business service centers in Pine or nearby Strawberry. Once you have the signed and notarized title, take it to the MVD office in Payson or an authorized third-party provider to complete the transfer and register the vehicle in your name.
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 at the MVD. The VLT is based on the vehicle's assessed value.
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 in Payson, 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 the Beeline Highway (State Route 87).
Always prioritize safety by meeting in a public, well-lit area during the day. In a small town like Pine, good options include:
1. The parking lot of a busy local business or restaurant along Main Street.
2. The parking area of the Pine-Strawberry Fire Department or the Gila County Sheriff's Office substation.
3. The parking lot of the Ponderosa Market.
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.
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