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Before you finalize the purchase, take these critical steps:
1. Check the VIN: Make sure the VIN on the car's dashboard or door jamb matches the VIN on the title document exactly.
2. Lien Check: Use the free lien check service on the AZ MVD Now website. This will confirm if a bank or lender still has a financial claim on the car. If a lien exists, the seller must provide you with a lien release document.
3. Vehicle History Report: Consider buying a report from a service like KarKiosk. This can uncover important information about past accidents, flood damage, or title issues like a salvage brand.
While Arizona law does not strictly require a Bill of Sale for the MVD to process a title transfer, creating one is highly recommended. A Bill of Sale acts as your official receipt and protects both parties in case of a dispute. It should include:
1. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
2. The vehicle's make, model, and year
3. The final sale price and the date of the transaction
4. The printed names and signatures of both the buyer and seller
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. You can find notary services at local banks, shipping centers along the Deuce of Clubs, or at the MVD office itself. Once signed and notarized, take the title to the local MVD office in Show Low or an authorized third-party provider to complete the transfer.
No. Show Low is located in Navajo County, which is outside of Arizona's mandatory vehicle emissions control areas.
1. The Rule: You do not need a Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR) or an emissions test to register a car that will be based in Show Low.
2. 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 in the White Mountains, 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 applies to transactions between private individuals and offers significant savings compared to buying from a dealership. You will, however, be responsible for registration fees and the annual Vehicle License Tax (VLT) when you title 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 or to an MVD office, you must get a "Restricted Use 3-Day Permit." This temporary permit can be purchased online through the AZ MVD Now website or at a local MVD office.
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