TRANSPORTATION / MOTOR VEHICLE INFORMATION
Driver License
As soon as state residency is established, a new resident is required to obtain an Arizona driver license. No grace period applies. Visit the nearest licensing office and bring all pertinent documents, including legal proof of age and identity. Newcomers must pass the vision test, although the written test and practical road test are usually waived. Alert the Motor Vehicle Division attendant that you hold a valid out-of-state license to expedite service and avoid delays for testing. License fees will depend upon your age. For your convenience, you may also complete an Arizona voter registration form at the MVD office.
Vehicle Registration
Newcomers are required to register and title all vehicles in Arizona. In addition to a nominal registration fee, you must pay Arizona motor vehicle taxes. This tax takes the place of a personal property tax on automobiles. Arizona requires obtain proof of vehicle insurance in state-specified minimums. Other required documents include your driver license, your social security card or other form of signature ID, and current vehicle registration. You will also have to provide proof of age if applicable and bring the current vehicle title along with any lien release papers.
Contact the Motor Vehicle Division of ADOT for more information or answers to specific questions on driver licenses and vehicle registration in Arizona:
Motor Vehicle Division
602-255-0072
www.azdot.gov/mvd/index.asp
River Cities MVD Offices
Bullhead City
1325 Alonas Way
602-255-0072
www.azdot.gov/mvd/index.asp
City of Kingman
3670 E Andy Devine Avenue
602-255-0072
www.azdot.gov/mvd/index.asp
Lake Havasu City
2081 Spawr Circle
602-255-0072
www.azdot.gov/mvd/index.asp
Town of Parker
29305 Mutahar Street
602-255-0072
www.azdot.gov/mvd/index.asp
MVD Internet Services
For your convenience, Arizona provides a number of services online through the Service Arizona website and through a toll-free telephone number:
Service Arizona
888-713-3031
www.servicearizona.com
Mandatory Insurance
Every vehicle in Arizona must be insured for bodily injury and property damage before it can be registered. You will be required to submit proof of this coverage, including the name of your Arizona-licensed insurance company and policy number at the time of registration. For details, contact the MVD or the Arizona Department of Insurance. For more information or answers to specific questions, contact:
Arizona Department of Insurance
602-912-8444
www.id.state.az.us
Emissions Testing
Only residents in Pima and Maricopa counties are currently required to complete vehicle emissions testing prior to registration.
Safety Regulations
Arizona law requires drivers and passengers to properly use safety belts when they ride in a passenger vehicle on Arizona roadways. A child under five years of age and weighing less than 40 pounds must be placed in a properly secured child safety seat.
