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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 at the MVD. You will also have to pay for the emissions test if the seller did not provide a recent, valid one.
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 the Rio Verde Community Center, local banks, or business service centers in nearby Fountain Hills or North Scottsdale. Once you have the signed and notarized title, take it to an MVD office or an authorized third-party provider to complete the transfer and register the vehicle in your name.
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 emissions testing station, 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 Rio Verde Drive or Dynamite Boulevard.
Always prioritize safety by meeting in a public, well-lit area during the day. In a community like Rio Verde, good options include:
1. The parking lot of the Rio Verde Community Center.
2. The parking lot of one of the local golf clubs or pro shops.
3. For more options, suggest meeting at a shopping center or police station safe exchange zone in nearby Fountain Hills.
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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