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To legally transfer ownership, the seller must sign the back of the Arizona Certificate of Title. This signature must be notarized to be valid, which is a critical step. Notary services can be found at local banks or business service centers in Tuba City. Once the title is signed and notarized, take it to the Tuba City MVD office to complete the transfer into your name.
No. Tuba City is located in Coconino County, which is outside of Arizona's mandatory vehicle emissions control areas (Area A in Phoenix and Area B in Tucson). You do not need an emissions test to register your vehicle here.
While not legally mandatory for the Arizona MVD to process a title transfer, a Bill of Sale is highly recommended. It acts 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.
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 transactions 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. Note: If you are an enrolled tribal member living on the reservation, you may be exempt from the VLT. It is best to inquire directly at the Tuba City MVD office to confirm your eligibility for this exemption.
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.