Vehicle Title and Registration

If you bought a car in Arizona, you have 15 days to transfer title into your name

Title and Registration

To transfer a title into your name, you must have a title signed off by the seller(s) or a notarized Title Transfer Bill of Sale. All owners must be present to sign off on the transfer to Arizona or sign on a Title Application.

If the vehicle is being registered in the greater Phoenix or Tucson area and the model year is 5 years or older, an emissions test will be required before the vehicle can be titled and registered. You can find a local emissions station here.

Registration costs in Arizona vary based on the year of the vehicle and the original manufactures suggested list price. As such, registration varies from vehicle to vehicle.

When you walk out of the office you will have a temporary plate and registration as your plates, registration sticker and registration card will be mailed to you within a few weeks of the service. Titles are held electronically but we can assist you with requesting a physical title if you are eligible. 

If you have just moved to Arizona here is what you need to know to transfer your vehicles and register them in Arizona.

Title and Registration

If you are not making payments on your vehicle you will need to bring your out of state title with you and that title will be transferred to Arizona. All owners must be present to sign off on the transfer to Arizona or sign on a Title Application.

If the vehicle is being registered in the greater Phoenix or Tucson area and the model year is 5 years or older, an emissions test will be required before the vehicle can be titled and registered. You can find a local emissions station here.

You will surrender your out of state title and be issued a new Arizona title and registration. Registration costs in Arizona vary based on the year of the vehicle and the original manufactures suggested list price. As such, registration varies from vehicle to vehicle.

When you walk out of the office you will have a temporary plate and registration as your plates, registration sticker and registration card will be mailed to you within a few weeks of the service. Titles are held electronically but we can assist you with requesting a physical title if you are eligible. 

Registration Only

If you are making payments on the vehicle, the title will be held in the previous state until the loan has been paid off. 

To register it in Arizona, bring in your registration renewal letter or current registration card. Temporary registration is not accepted. 

If the vehicle is being registered in the greater Phoenix or Tucson area and the model year is 5 years or older, an emissions test will be required before the vehicle can be titled and registered. You can find a local emissions station here.

Since there will be change in the title, all owners do not have to be present to sign. 

You will be given a temporary plate and registration as your plates, registration sticker and registration card will be mailed to you within a few weeks of the service.

As an authorized third party for the Arizona Department of Transportation, we can also assist you with the following as well:

•  Vehicle Registration Renewals
• Title transfers and Printed Titles
• Personalized and Specialty Plates
• Replace lost registrations
• Temporary Permits
• Motor Vehicle Records
•  Level 1 Vin Verification Inspections
• OHV Registration
• Mobile Home Titles
• Notary Services
• Fingerprinting at Select Locations (Gilbert and Fountain Hills)
• Disability Plates and Placards
• Insurance Verification
• and More….