A trailer bill of sale in Arizona provides you with proof of purchase, but you need additional documentation from the state to legally use it on state roadways. You must register it, which requires providing documentation to prove ownership and your right to register the vehicle. Keep your Arizona bill of sale for the trailer handy as you navigate the process.
Registering a Trailer in Arizona
How you register your trailer in Arizona depends on how you will use it and its weight. You can get permanent registration if your trailer is non-commercial with a gross vehicle weight of no more than 10,000 pounds. Any trailer with a GVW of over 10,000 pounds also qualifies. The final qualification for permanent status is if your trailer used to be registered in another state.
You will require regular registration if any of the following apply to your trailer:
- It is a travel or camper trailer.
- It is commercial-use with a weight of 10,000 pounds or less.
- It is a historic trailer for commercial use that you do not use in that capacity.
What Paperwork Is Required to Register a Trailer in Arizona?
You will need to complete an application, which will require you to provide the Vehicle Identification Number, weight, and intended use. You may also want to have the bill of sale for the trailer in Arizona handy to prove ownership.
Trailer Registration Fees
The fee for a permanent registration for a noncommercial, 10,000 GVW max trailer is $125. You can get a discount if it is a commercial trailer you’re converting to non-commercial, which makes the fee $75. For trailers over 10,000 pounds, the fee is $800.
Trailers previously registered in another state under six years old have a fee of $500. If they are at least six years old, the fee is $195.
The charges are one-time, and you pay for the life of ownership. You will still have to pay a charge annually if you have a special plate.
For regular registration, the fees depend on the value of the trailer. Registration is available for one, two, or five years.
Title for Trailer
You must title your trailer within 15 days of the Arizona trailer bill of sale. To complete the process, you will need the following:
- Title and registration application
- Signed title from the old owner
Insurance
Your auto insurance should cover a trailer when you are pulling it. However, you should check with your insurance provider about your policy details. It may include exemptions, and you may want to consider adding coverage specifically for the trailer, especially to cover damage to it.
Exemptions
You may be exempt from taxes on your registration if you:
- Are a public health officer who is working in Arizona but is not a resident of the state
- Are a nonprofit organization or religious group
- Are a Purple Heart Medal holder
- Receive Supplemental Security Income
- Are a spouse or dependent of a fallen responder or fallen military member
- Are a member of a tribe or live on a reservation
- Receive financial aid from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for the purchase of the trailer
- Have a VA 100% disabled rating
- Receive a property tax exemption due to being a widow, widower, or totally disabled
You will need to provide documentation to prove your status and situation. You may also want to provide a PDF copy of the Arizona trailer bill of sale to show ownership.
Arizona Trailer Bill of Sale Sample
Download an Arizona trailer bill of sale template below in PDF or Word format:
