Special situation Arizona

Title and register an out-of-state vehicle purchase in Arizona

Choose this path when an out-of-state dealer or ownership record is entering Arizona for the first time.

Last synced Apr 26, 2026, 7:16 AM UTC from official source .

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Need it handled?

Start the official out-of-state purchase workflow

PlateHarbor already normalized the steps. Open the live Arizona service page to confirm eligibility, forms, and fees before filing.

Official state service link

Prefer the official route? Use the direct state link instead.

out-of-state title or manufacturer's certificate of origin with dealer reassignment when applicable
Arizona title and registration application package
Arizona title and registration fees plus state or city use taxes
mailing or processing amount Arizona requires when the dealer submits the packet

Use the Arizona out-of-state dealer title and registration process instead of treating the purchase like a normal renewal.
Gather the title or MCO, dealer reassignment paperwork, and the Arizona registration packet.
Complete emissions first if the vehicle will be registered in a Phoenix or Tucson emissions area.

Arizona out-of-state dealer purchase guidance
Primary Arizona DOT source for titles and registration packets coming from out-of-state dealers.
Arizona MVD office locations