An Arizona motor vehicle power of attorney (Form 48-1001) provides a third party the authority to execute vehicle-related documents for the owner or purchaser. This authorization includes acts such as transferring, endorsing, and acquiring a title on behalf of the party executing the form.
Neither party will need to visit an MVD office to complete the process. Electronic transfer is through a secure online system. There is no paper to exchange and track, lessening the potential for fraud. The convenience of doing a title transfer anytime, anywhere.
By Arizona law a Durable power of attorney needs to signed in front of one witness and a notary public. Although the law in Arizona only require one at Citadel law Firm we usually use two.
An Arizona motor vehicle power of attorney (Form 48-1001) is a legal document that grants authority to an appointed individual, known as the agent, to handle specific motor vehicle transactions on behalf of the vehicle owner, referred to as the principal.
For a durable power of attorney to be valid in Arizona, it must: be in writing; be signed by an adult as principal; clearly identify another adult as agent; specify whether the power is effective when the principal signs it or state that it becomes effective if the principal is later disabled or incapacitated;
A dealer employee (e.g., title clerk) will sign the MCO—notarization is not required.
No more paper needed When you title or register a vehicle in Arizona, your title information is stored electronically and you no longer automatically receive a paper title. You can view your title information in your AZ MVD Now account.
How to Get a Bonded Title in Arizona Step 1: Contact Your Local MVD or Authorized Third Party Office. Step 2: Obtain a Vehicle Inspection. Step 3: Compile Any Ownership Documents You May Have. Step 4: Complete a Bonded Title Affidavit and Certified Letter. Step 5: Obtain an Arizona Title Bond.
No more paper needed When you title or register a vehicle in Arizona, your title information is stored electronically and you no longer automatically receive a paper title.