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When trading-in a car or selling it private-party, the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division has developed an easy-to-follow guide to ensure the transaction is completed correctly and prevent potential future headaches for the seller.
- Transfer the vehicle title. This can be done in-person at an MVD or Authorized Third Party office, or online at azmvdnow.gov.
- Complete a Sold Notice at azmvdnow.gov. This is free and protects the seller from liability if the car is involved in a crash or crime, is ticketed, or abandoned.
- Remove the license plate or contact MVD and transfer it to a different vehicle.
- Request a credit for registration fees already paid for at azmvdnow.gov.
Visit azdot.gov/SellACar for more information.
Be aware of hurricane-damaged cars for sale
While Hurricane Ida never came close to the Southwest, the storm can have an impact on Arizonans considering the purchase of a car. It’s not uncommon for vehicles damaged by flood waters to be shipped hundreds of miles away and placed on the market.
Prospective buyers can protect themselves by closely inspecting a vehicle before purchasing it. Remember, a flood-damaged car might smell of mildew. If the car doesn’t pass a literal smell test, walk away. Follow the tips at azdot.gov/CarBuyingTips when inspecting a vehicle.
VLT formula for alternative fuel cars changing in 2022
Changes to state law mean that drivers who purchase alternative fuel vehicles, like electric cars, will pay the same vehicle license tax (VLT) rate as other drivers by 2023. The change in VLT rates is phased-in, starting Jan. 1, 2022.
The VLT funds transportation infrastructure in Arizona, including highways, bridges and local roads, and contributes to the general funds of cities/towns and counties. The phased-in changes mean that drivers of alternative fuel vehicles will contribute to the preservation and maintenance of the state’s 7,000-mile highway system at the same rate as drivers of traditional vehicles.
Visit azdot.gov/altfuel for more information.
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