You are, however, responsible for renewing your registration on time even if you do not receive a renewal reminder. If you didn't receive a notice, contact your local MVD office or call the MVD help desk at for help on how to proceed with renewing your registration. Arizona provides four options for renewing your registration: online, by phone, by mail, and in person.
You should receive your new registration and sticker by mail in about 5 business days. Contact your local MVD office to check your registration renewal status if you do not receive your registration documents in a timely fashion. Registrations will not be considered late as long as they are postmarked by the expiration date.
Pass a vehicle emissions inspection if applicable , before visiting your local MVD office. When you arrive, have:. Arizona vehicle renewal fees vary, as there are a number of different elements that go into calculating them.
The VLT is based on a percentage of the retail value of your vehicle and will change with every renewal as the value of your vehicle depreciates. Your renewal notice will list the total amount of your renewal fee, including your VLT. The MVD does not offer a grace period. Your registration will expire either on the 15th or at the end of your renewal month. As long as you renew or your mailed paperwork is postmarked by the deadline, you will not be charged late fees. If your vehicle fails a smog check before your registration expires, the MVD will grant you an extra 30 days past your renewal date to get the car repaired, pass an emissions test, and complete the renewal process.
Liability insurance is required by state law. The MVD requires that you submit proof of insurance when initially registering so as to have it on file. Depending on the circumstance, you may be asked to provide proof of insurance when renewing. You must update your insurance information following any changes in your coverage.
Learn more about Arizona's insurance requirements at our Car Insurance Center. The MVD requires most vehicles to undergo regular emissions inspections before registration renewal.
Your registration renewal notice will show if an emissions test is required. If you commute to the Phoenix or Tucson metro areas, you are required to get emissions testing, even if your registration renewal notice does not mandate it.
The MVD will allow you to renew your registration up to 6 months in advance if no emissions test is required.
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Search Query Show Search. About Us. Contact Us. Listen Live. Show Search Search Query. Play Live Radio. Next Up:. Available On Air Stations. All Streams. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email. On Twitter: azcapmedia. Howard Fischer. To drive it for an emissions test, vehicle inspection, or to the MVD to register it, you may apply for a restricted use 3-day permit.
You can do this online, provided you have a printer, by visiting the ServiceArizona website. Note: Even if the seller inadvertently leaves the plates on the vehicle, you cannot drive it until it's registered under your name. Should this occur, surrender the plates to any MVD office.
You may only register your vehicle in person at an MVD branch. Before visiting the MVD to register your car, make sure to have in your possession:.
Arizona's MVD conveniently allows you to register and title your vehicle simultaneously. For detailed information on titling, jump over to our Title Transfers page. To register, visit your local Arizona Motor Vehicle Division office with:. The MVD will mail you the registration documents and license plate tabs; the paper receipt will serve as proof of registration until the registration and tabs arrive.
Your AZ car registration will be good for 1 year, 2 years, or 5 years. If your vehicle is exempt from emissions testing, you are eligible for the registration for 5 years. For complete information on titling, visit our Arizona Title Transfers page.
NOTE: If you plan to transfer the license plates credit from another vehicle to a new vehicle you must do so within 30 days. If you do not have all of the required documentation listed above to register your vehicle, you will need to apply for a temporary registration valid for 90 days. This certificate will give you time to drive while gathering the necessary documents to obtain a permanent vehicle registration certificate.
After you submit all other required documents, your registration fees and taxes will be backdated to the date you acquired your temporary registration, and you will be responsible for full payment. Military members who are residents of Arizona should follow the same steps listed above for vehicle registration.
You are not required to register your vehicle with the MVD if you're an out-of-state military resident stationed in Arizona. Check with your company commander for more information. If you decide to establish residency in Arizona, you'll need to apply for an Arizona car registration certificate. You may also be exempt from paying the vehicle license tax of your registration fees. Along with the documents mentioned above, you should also provide a Special Military Exemption Affidavit , Form signed by your commanding officer.
If you're deployed overseas and your spouse remains in AZ, the vehicle license tax will still apply, provided your name is listed on the car's title. The state also charges a vehicle license tax VLT at every registration and renewal. Please note that if you are registering your vehicle for 2 years or 5 years, you will be responsible for paying the total tax amount for all years you are registering for.
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