Transferring a Car Title in Arizona

When a registered vehicle is sold, the seller endorses the assignment on the title (or title transfer form) and delivers it to the buyer with the vehicle, and must transfer the plates, surrender them, or file an affidavit of plate destruction within 30 days. The buyer must apply for title and registration within 15 days after the transfer, presenting the title or transfer form and the required fee; an odometer disclosure is also required for most vehicles. When ownership passes other than by voluntary transfer (for example, by inheritance), the new owner must obtain a new title, with the last title and documents showing authority, within 30 days. Arizona titles may include a transfer-on-death provision.