An Arizona bill of sale is a document used to officially record the sale of a car, boat, or firearm. Ownership is legally transferred to the buyer once the form has been filled out with the appropriate information and signed by both parties.
How to Register a Vehicle in Arizona
In Arizona, individuals must submit the bill of sale and other necessary documents and register their vehicles at an MVD office within 15 days of purchase.
Bill of Sale – By Type (5)
Use a vehicle bill of sale form to buy or sell a motor vehicle.
Vehicle Bill of Sale
Use a boat bill of sale to transfer ownership of recreational water vehicles (such as motorboats, sailboats, yachts, and jet skis).
Boat Bill of Sale
Use a trailer bill of sale to buy or sell a trailer (or any non-motorized vehicle pulled by another vehicle).
Trailer Bill of Sale
Use a firearm bill of sale to transfer ownership of a gun (such as a handgun, rifle, or shotgun).
Firearm Bill of Sale
Use a motorcycle bill of sale to transfer ownership of a motorcycle.
Motorcycle Bill of Sale
Requirements
While a bill of sale is not required to transfer ownership of most property in Arizona, it can provide valuable protection for both the buyer and seller in case of any disputes regarding payment or ownership during high-value transactions.
Language and Copy Requirements
- Language: In Arizona, you can draft a bill of sale in any language, but the state’s form is available only in English. It must include buyer and seller names, contact details, a description of the property, and transaction specifics like the date and amount paid.
- Number of Copies: Typically, only the buyer and seller need copies unless an additional one must be filed with the state.
Vehicle Registration Forms
- Proof of identification
- Bill of sale for the vehicle
- Title and Registration Application (Form 96-0236)
- Insurance documents – The state of Arizona has minimum vehicle insurance requirements [1]
- Registration fees [2]
- Sold Notice (Form 46-8502) (completed by the seller)
- A notarized motor vehicle power of attorney (Form 48-1001)
Boat Registration Forms
For a new boat:
- A completed Application for Arizona Watercraft Certificate of Number
- A Bill of Sale
- Manufacturer’s statement of origin
- All applicable registration fees
For a used boat:
- A registration signed on the back by the previous owner
- A bill of sale
- A completed application form 1532, which can be obtained from the Arizona Game and Fish Department
- Applicable transfer and registration fees
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