Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, if your car title is damaged or mutilated, you need to surrender it to the Arizona MVD or an authorized third-party along with the completed Title and Registration Application and the applicable duplicate vehicle title fee.

If you have a stolen car title or lost car title, you need to report it to the police as doing so will protect you from possible fraud and/or identity theft.

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If your car title has been stolen or lost, you need to visit an Arizona police station near you and report your stolen/lost car title. Reporting the car title as stolen or lost to the proper authorities will help protect you from possible fraud and identity theft. You can also present the police report instead of the damaged car title when requesting a copy car title with the Arizona MVD.

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If you original car title is lost, stolen or damaged, you need to apply for a car title replacement. To obtain a duplicate vehicle title you are required to:

• Complete the Title and Registration Application
• If the original title is damaged or mutilated, you must surrender it when applying for a replacement
• If your title shows a lienholder, you need to submit a lien release form
• A photo ID may be required for applicants who decide to make an in-person visit at the Arizona MVD
• Provide payment of the $4 duplicate title fee.

You can submit the required documentation at any Arizona DMV location or send it by mail to:

Motor Vehicle Division P.O. Box 2100 MD 555M Phoenix, AZ 85001

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A salvaged car title indicates that a vehicle was stolen or damaged by the owner, destroyed, wrecked or water damaged to the extent that it is uneconomical to fix it. To get a restored salvage title in Arizona, you must make an appointment at a Level III Inspection site and receive an emissions compliance certificate from the inspector. To get a salvaged title, make an appointment at the MVD.

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Transferring car titles from out of state into Arizona requires submitting the following documents in person at an MVD office:

• A completed, signed Title and Registration Application Form 96-0236
• An emission compliance form (Phoenix and Tucson areas only)
• A Level I vehicle inspection, if out-of-state title and/or registration is missing
• Out of state car title (or registration, if title is held by lienholder)
• Out of state license plates
• A lien clearance, if applicable
• Power of Attorney from the lessor (original or certified copy), if leased vehicle

Then you must pay for the new car title and car registration fees, which vary by county, vehicle type and tag type.

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As the seller, you are responsible for providing a transferred car title. Therefore, the first step if you lost the pink slip is to apply for a replacement car title. Use Title and Registration Application Form 96-0236 and submit it to the Arizona MVD. Once the duplicate car title is received, you may sign it over to the buyer.

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A car title transfer is the responsibility of the seller in a private sale. On the back of the pink slip, he or she must write his or her name, signature, odometer reading and sale price. Then, the buyer must sign and date the newly transferred car title. The two must then get it notarized, at which point, it can then be brought to the MVD by the buyer to title and register the vehicle with the AZ Department of Transportation.

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Getting an RV title and RV registration in Arizona is the same process for regular vehicles. Get an emissions test, complete the Title and Registration Application Form 96-0236 and be prepared to pay the necessary vehicle registration and titles fees.

To transfer an RV car title, the seller must write his or her name on the back of the slip, and include the price, odometer reading and date. The buyer is responsible for getting an RV title and RV registration, which is the same process for regular vehicles. Get an emissions test, complete the Title and Registration Application Form 96-0236 and be prepared to pay the necessary vehicle registration and titles fees.

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Unfortunately, you cannot replace lost car titles online in the state of Arizona. If your car title has been lost, stolen or damaged you need to apply for a car title copy in person or by mail. Fill out the Title and Registration Application and submit it to the Arizona MVD or an authorized third-party along with your damaged car title, if available, and the applicable duplicate vehicle title fee.

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The family member must have completed and signed a Beneficiary Designation for Vehicle Title Transfer Upon Death Form 96-0561. With this form, bring the current vehicle title and your current AZ driver s license to an MVD office. You will then be responsible for paying the new car title and car registration fees.

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The most common reasons for a transfer of title in Arizona are:

• To sell a used vehicle to a buyer
• To gift a vehicle to a loved one
• To inherit a vehicle
• To donate a vehicle to a charity

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The fee to obtain a duplicate vehicle title at the Arizona MVD is $4. You will also need to complete a Title and Registration Application and submit your damaged car title, if available. You can apply for a replacement car title in person at an Arizona DMV near you or send the required documentation by mail to:

Motor Vehicle Division P.O. Box 2100 MD 555M Phoenix, AZ 85001

If you are applying for a car title copy by mail, you can pay the fee by check made out to “Motor Vehicle Division”.

Keep in mind that you will be charged an additional $8 registration fee if you are registering your vehicle at the same time.

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If you original car title is lost, stolen or damaged, you need to apply for car title replacement. To obtain a duplicate vehicle title you are required to:

• Complete the Title and Registration Application. When filling in the form check the appropriate box at the top of the form, thus making sure that you are applying for a car title replacement. Note that only one owner can sign the application, regardless how many owners are listed on the title
• If the original title is damaged or mutilated, you must surrender it when applying for a replacement. When submitting the original title, you do not have to sign the back of the title.
• If your title shows a lienholder, the duplicate title will be sent to the lienholder. To avoid this situation, you need to submit a lien release form or power of attorney from the first lienholder.
• A photo ID may be required for applicants who decide to make an in-person visit at the Arizona MVD.

You must also provide payment of the $4 duplicate title fee. If you submit your application by mail, pay with a check made out to “Motor Vehicle Division”.

You can submit the required documentation at any Arizona DMV location or send it by mail to:

Motor Vehicle DivisionP.O. Box 2100MD 555MPhoenix, AZ 85001

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To transfer car titles in a private sale, the following items are needed:

• Completed and signed Title and Registration Application Form 96-0236
• Notarized car title that has been signed over
• Bill of sale
• Lien release

The buyer must then go to the MVD with these items and pay all related car title and car registration fees, which vary by vehicle, county and tag.

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When requesting a car title copy at the Arizona MVD, you are required to complete a Title and Registration Application. You will also need to submit a lien release form or power of attorney from the first lienholder if a lien is recorded on the car title. In addition, you need to present your original cat title, if available, and pay the required duplicate car title fee of $4. You can apply for a duplicate Arizona vehicle title in person at an AZ DMV near you or by mail.

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Once you have applied and obtained a duplicate Arizona vehicle title, your original title is deemed invalid. However, if the original car title does turn up, make sure to contact the Arizona Department of Transport for further instructions that might apply to your specific case.

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In Arizona, the need to title and register scooters and mopeds is waived because they do not comply with the safety guidelines to travel on most major roadways.

A title for motorcycles is required though, and you would follow the same procedure for a vehicle.

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The seller is responsible for providing a bill of sale to the seller. A bill of sale acts as the receipt for the private sale, and is recognized by the MVD in case of a future issue about ownership. For this reason, you need to also make a copy of the Bill of Sale form for your records as well.

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If your car title is lost, stolen or damaged, you must apply for a duplicate car title. Your request for a car title copy needs to be sent to the Arizona Department of Transport at the following address:

• Motor Vehicle Division P.O. Box 2100 MD 555M Phoenix, AZ 85001

Don t forget to also send a completed Title and Registration Application and your damaged car title, if available. You are also required to provide payment of the $4 duplicate car title fee. You can pay by check made out to “Motor Vehicle Division”.

You can also apply for a car title replacement in person at Arizona DMV location or with an authorized third-party.

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No, proof of auto insurance is not required when replacing car title. However, just to be on the safe side, bring your proof of financial responsibility with you when you head out to an Arizona DMV near you. You can also check with your local DMV regarding other requirements before making an in-person visit.

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