How to Transfer Arizona Title

How do I transfer title of my vehicle in Arizona (AZ)?

• The state of Arizona DOES require a Certificate of Title in order to transfer ownership of your vehicle. The state of Arizona REQUIRES that your title be notarized in order for the transaction to be valid.
• In order to complete the sale of your car in Arizona, you must transfer your title by entering the name of the buyer on the Bill of Sale in the buyer/purchaser field. Please PRINT and SIGN your name in the seller/owner field EXACTLY as it appears at the top of the title.
• License plates must be removed at time of pickup.  They may be kept, recycled or transferred to another vehicle.
• For detailed instructions on how to properly fill out and transfer your Arizona title, see the title samples below.

Helpful State Links

Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles
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Arizona Secretary of State