Completing the Notarization Process Bring the filled-out bill of sale to the notary public. Both parties need to present valid identification. The notary will verify identities, witness the signing, and then apply the notarial seal.
In Arizona, the title no longer requires a notary or MVD Agent to witness the seller signature as of October 2022. However, If you are selling to an out-of-state buyer, we recommend you come in so we can notarize the title to prevent problems in a different state.
Depending on what you are buying or selling, you might need to have your bill of sale notarized in Arizona. For example, notarization is required for a motor vehicle but not for a boat or gun bill of sale.
Arizona State legally requires a bill of sale that has been filled out and then signed as a requirement in selling any car. Without it, buyers may struggle legally to get the registration.
Depending on what you are buying or selling, you might need to have your bill of sale notarized in Arizona. For example, notarization is required for a motor vehicle but not for a boat or gun bill of sale.
Obtain Signatures: Both parties must sign the title to validate the ownership transfer. This includes notarization in certain cases. Provide Identification: Each party needs to present valid Arizona identification or driver's licenses during the transfer process.
Remove the license plates so you can transfer them to your new vehicle. If you leave the plates on, then you'll be liable for any fees or damage incurred by the next owner. Complete a bill of sale and collect payment. The bill of sale does not have to be notarized.
Selling Your Vehicle complete a sold notice on AZ MVD Now. sign off the back of the title. remove the license plate from the vehicle and contact MVD to transfer it to another vehicle you own, or destroy it. give the title to the buyer with any lien release, if applicable. within 30 days request a registration credit.