Selling your car can be an arduous journey when you don’t know the exact procedures. With an average population of 7.44 million, Arizona State has around 2,410,018 cars on the road.
With so many drivers on the road, it is obvious that the number of sellers would not be less. To avoid all the complications in the selling procedure, we are providing you with all the details that are crucial and saves your time in this journey.
Let your selling process be beneficial and time saving one! Make sure to give a glance to all these steps.
5 Steps to sell your car in Arizona
1.Getting all the documents ready
Before selling process of car, it is important to get your documents ready. Getting your title and vehicle documents ready includes:
Proof of ownership document, such as car’s title
Any maintenance records, if any
In case of loss of car title, the seller can get a replacement title using AZ MVD Now along with fee of $4.
2.Transfer of title
When you get an actual buyer,the next procedure will be to collect the cash and transfer of title.Transfer of car title can be done online too.
These are the things that needs to be done during this step :
The seller needs to sign the car’s title and have the signatures notarized.
Filling out odometer disclosure is necessary, if your vehicle is from 2011 to present.
In order to complete the sale, Arizona Bill of sale form should be filled. It will include VIN, sale date and buyers and sellers information, Buyer and seller’s signature.
Rebuilt from salvage disclosure if needed.
3.Taking off the license plates and filling out a vehicle sold notice
Removing the license plate is necessary before handing over your car to the potential buyer. You can contact AZ MVD to transfer the plate or to get rid of them.
Make sure to fill the vehicle sold notice on AZ MVD Now to let the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division know that you have sold the car and you’re no longer responsible for it.
Completing a sold notice releases you from liability if the car is:
Used in crime
In an accident
Abandoned
Ticketed
Registration credit can also be requested within 30 days of the scale.
4.Cleaning out your car
This actually is really essential part of selling process. This step involves vacuuming your floor mats, cleaning your car through car wash, taking out all your belongings.
After cleaning your car, clicking pictures of it is recommended so that you can show it to the potential buyers.
Also, make a note of the color, make, model, and anything else a prospective buyer should know, such as any scratches, stains, or potential issues.
After this, place a car listing on various car marketplaces to reach prospective buyers. You can post pictures and description and can list the car on different platforms.
5.Vehicle history report and and inspection
If a buyer is interested in the car, you need to provide all the information related to the vehicle. This can include a vehicle history report by CarFax, which outlines the car’s maintenance and accident history. Inspection of the can be done at the local shop.
FAQs
Q1. Does Arizona require a notary to sell the car?
It is compulsory to get the seller’s signature notarized. The notary will sign, date, and stamp the title below the seller's address section.
Q2. Do you pay sales tax on a private car sale in Arizona?
Casual sales between private parties are not taxable. When you register your vehicle at MVD, bring a copy of the bill of sale or any documentation that shows you purchased the vehicle from a private party.
Q3. Who pays the transfer of title?
The buyer pays the transfer of title.
