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While not legally mandatory for the Arizona MVD to process a title transfer, a Bill of Sale is highly recommended. It serves as your official receipt and protects both you and the seller from future disputes about the sale price, date, or vehicle condition. It should include the VIN, vehicle details, sale price, date, and signatures of both parties.
To legally transfer ownership, the seller must sign the back of the Arizona Certificate of Title, and that signature must be notarized to be valid. Notary services can be found at businesses in nearby Littlefield, AZ, or more commonly in Mesquite, NV. Once the title is signed and notarized, you will need to visit an Arizona MVD office or an authorized third-party provider to complete the transfer and register the car in your name.
The license plate stays with the seller. In Arizona, plates are registered to the individual, not the vehicle. The seller must remove their plate before you take possession of the car.
1. Driving Legally: To drive the vehicle home legally, you must get a "Restricted Use 3-Day Permit." You can purchase and print this permit online through the AZ MVD Now website, which is the most convenient option for Scenic residents given the distance to physical MVD offices.
When meeting a stranger for a private sale, safety is key. Because Scenic is rural, avoid meeting at private residences down long dirt roads if you don't know the person. Instead, meet in public, high-visibility areas during daylight hours. Good options include the parking lots of local businesses in Littlefield/Beaver Dam or busy areas in nearby Mesquite, Nevada (just across the state line). Bringing a friend or family member is always a smart precaution.
Before paying, carefully inspect the Arizona Certificate of Title. 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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