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Do I need a bill of sale for a car in Arizona?
No. An Arizona bill of sale is not required to register a motor vehicle in Arizona. However, the motor vehicle must be registered within 15 days of the purchase.
Does an Arizona title need to be notarized?
Arizona titles must be notarized! Remember, a notary is required for title transfer in Arizona. Do not sign the title until you can have a notary witness your signature and notarize the title. You will sign on the back of the title, upper right side where it reads “Seller Signature”.
Do you have to pay taxes on a private sale car?
When you purchase a vehicle through a private sale, you must pay the associated local and state taxes. In most states, you’ll need to bring your Bill of Sale and signed title to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or motor vehicle registry agency to pay your taxes and obtain your registration, new title, and plates.
How do I avoid sales tax if I buy a car out of state?
Sales taxes on cars are often hefty, so you may try to avoid paying them. The most straightforward way is to buy a car in a state with no sales taxes and register the vehicle there. Only five states do not have statewide sales taxes: Montana, Alaska, Delaware, Oregon, and New Hampshire.
What is needed to transfer a car title in Arizona?
Transferring a Title and Registration A completed, signed Title and Registration Application (link is external) A signed and notarized vehicle title. All applicable title and registration fees. Any other documents that apply (e.g, original or certified copy of power of attorney, personal representative papers, etc.)
Do I need a bill of sale if I have the title in Arizona?
Arizona law does not require a vehicle bill of sale, which is a legal contract that serves as proof that vehicle ownership has been transferred in a private sale.
How do you buy a car from a private party in Arizona?
Buying a Used Car From Private Sellers in Arizona (How To)
- Verify the Seller’s Information and Vehicle Title.
- Verify the Vehicle Information and Vehicle History.
- Inspect the Vehicle Condition.
- Confirm any Vehicle Liens.
- Transfer the Vehicle Title.
Do you pay sales tax on a private car sale in Arizona?
A. No. Casual sales between private parties are not taxable. When you register your vehicle at MVD, bring a copy of the bill of sale or any documentation that shows you purchased the vehicle from a private party.
Can you buy a vehicle in one state and register in another?
Can I buy a car in one state and register it in another? Yes. The registration process is different in each state, however you can buy a vehicle in one state and register it in your home state. You’ll need to make sure the vehicle can pass your state’s emissions test and road worthiness inspection.
Does Arizona tax foreign sales tax on car purchases?
Yes. Arizona law does not give any credit for taxes paid in a foreign country on the purchase of a vehicle. However, individuals who purchase vehicles outside of the United States and register their vehicles in Arizona are entitled to a $200 deduction to the tax base used to calculate the use tax due. A.R.S. § 42- 5159(A)(10).
Can a nonresident pay Arizona State tax on a car registration?
Please note that exemptions from tax in another state’s tax code do not apply in Arizona. Because the nonresident’s state will allow credit for state tax paid in Arizona, there should not be a state tax liability when the vehicle is registered by the nonresident in his or her home state.
Do I have to pay use tax when buying a car?
Yes. If the dealer does not have nexus in Arizona (i.e. business location or other presence in Arizona, for tax purposes), you will owe use tax when you register your vehicle at Motor Vehicle Division (MVD). If you paid sales tax or excise tax at the time of purchase, your use tax liability may be reduced.
How do I sell a car to a nonresident in Arizona?
By simply entering the motor vehicle’s taxable sales price and selecting the nonresident’s state and the Arizona county in which the seller’s business is located from the drop-down menus, the worksheet will calculate the tax and provide the amounts to place on Form TPT-2 for this sale.