Arizona Bill of Sale Form (original) (raw)

Arizona bill of sale is a legal document used to transfer ownership of personal property from one owner to another, such as a car, a boat, or a handgun. Even though it is not required by law, such a document shows the lawful transfer of ownership rights.

You will find templates for different types of private transactions, like Arizona horse bill of sale and Arizona equipment bill of sale. Also, there is an official ADOT form 48-2004 for a vehicle sale in Arizona and form 678 by AZGFD for watercraft. However, you can use customized forms available on our site for other types of transactions.

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Table of Contents

1. Arizona Bill of Sale Forms by Type
2. How to Write an AZ Vehicle Bill of Sale
3. Registering a Motor Vehicle in Arizona
4. Relevant Official Forms
5. Other Bill of Sale Forms by State

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Arizona Bill of Sale Forms by Type

Bills of sale are valuable legal tools for private sales as they provide proof that the purchase occurred at a specific time. If you plan to sell some of your personal property, whether a vehicle, a boat, or any other item, you will find the different bill of sale forms that you can download for your convenience.

Arizona bill of sale for a vehicle is used to prove a legal transfer of ownership from one owner to the other and is needed to register a new car. It is recommended to notarize the form. If you buy a new vehicle, you have 15 days to register it. You’ll also need to apply for a title with an MVD Office.

Fill in an Arizona boat bill of sale to buy or sell a boat from another owner. If your vessel is new, you will need to fill in Form 1532 to apply for an Arizona watercraft certificate number. You will need to obtain a certificate number for your boat issued by the Game and Fish Department of Arizona. To register a new or used boat, you will have 15 days.

Arizona firearm bill of sale is a legal document to transfer ownership of a gun. Arizona doesn’t require a person to register a firearm or to have a license to buy, sell, or transfer ownership of a firearm. However, there is a list of locations where openly carrying a gun is forbidden.

Use a general bill of sale template for non-standard types of property purchases. This form possesses legal force as proof of the transfer of any personal property from one person or entity to another in a private sale. In some states, a bill of sale form is a mandatory document for some transactions.

How to Write an AZ Vehicle Bill of Sale

If you’re to sell or purchase motor vehicles in Arizona, you can use an official form provided by the state DMV. In Arizona, a bill of sale form is usually required when a person registers a car or goes through a title change process. A purchaser has to have an original bill of sale. It is advisable to prepare a duplicated form to sign during the deal so that both parties will have an original document.

Here is a simple guide to help you correctly fill out Form 48-2004.

Step 1: Enter the vehicle information
In the first part, write down valid information about the vehicle being sold:

• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
• Year of manufacture
• Make (manufacturer)
• Body style

Step 2: Define the sale amount
Specify the sale date and the purchase price issued for the vehicle. In the official form of the Arizona bill of sale, you must provide the total amount the seller receives upon a purchase.

Step 3: Specify the buyer’s details
In the next section, you need to enter the information regarding the buyer:

• Full legal name
• Driver license number
• Date of birth
• Mailing address: street, city of residence, state of residence, and zip code

Step 4: Specify the sellers’s details
Similarly to the previous step, you need to write down contact details about the seller:

• Full legal name
• Driver license number
• Date of birth
• Mailing address: street, city of residence, state of residence, and zip code

Verify if all the information is accurate and correct. Only after that, the seller can sign the document. The signature from a purchaser is not mandatory.

Step 5: Ensure you have a notary or MVD agent signature
Arizona’s official bill of sale form must be signed in the presence of a legal representative. They type in the date, county, and state where the document is conducted. There is also a commission expiration date at the end of the document.

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Registering a Motor Vehicle in Arizona

Keep in mind that you need to register the newly acquired vehicle within 15 days after its purchase at the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). The vehicle’s seller has to conduct the following activities:

• Present a notification about the vehicle’s sale on the Arizona portal AZ MVD Now (a “sold” notice, Form 46-8502).
• The back of the title for the vehicle should be signed off, with the signature notarized with a notary public.
• The license plate should be removed from the sold vehicle (destroyed in case the seller has no other vehicle).
• The plate credit should be transferred to another vehicle within 30 days after the sale.

Those who conduct any transfer of vehicle ownership should notify the local MVD by issuing a public “sold” notice. This is done to prevent any criminal activities such as vehicle theft, avoidance of ticketing, abandoning of a car (which is subject to a $500 penalty in Arizona), and concealing an accident.

Once the sale is complete, the seller should keep in mind that the registration document for that vehicle automatically becomes invalid. Thus, they need to visit the local MVD or contact an authorized motor vehicle registration provider for legalizing the transfer of title and the vehicle’s registration with the new owner. Documents needed for the registration of purchase in the state of Arizona include:

• The “sold” notice issued by the seller (form 46-8502)
• The Title and Registration Application (form 96-0236)
• Active car insurance compliant with Arizona insurance legislation
• An emissions test (for residents of Phoenix and Tucson)
• Proof of the seller’s and buyer’s ID
• The vehicle’s VIN
• Payment of registration fees
• Vehicle bill of sale form

Vehicle buyers should keep in mind that vehicle registration can’t be performed online or by mail in Arizona. They will have to appear in the Arizona’s motor vehicle division office personally to present the documents mentioned above and sign the official registration form.

If the vehicle is sold in another state and needs to be transported by road, the buyer should request a Restricted Use Three-Day Permit from the ADOT (if it’s a private sale) or a temporary registration plate (for vehicles bought from official dealers). With these temporary features, the new owner can transit the vehicle to the place of permanent use, registering it there in line with local procedures.

Relevant Official Forms

(Vehicle) Form 48-2004

(Vehicle) Form 96-0236

(Vehicle) Form 48-1001

(Boat) Form 678

(Boat) Form 1532

(Boat) Form 679

Watercraft Sold Notification

Official ADOT bill of sale form that you can use for vehicle transactions.

An official form in Arizona that is used to apply for vehicle title and registration.

A DMV power of attorney is a form used when you need to let another person sign title-related paperwork on your behalf.

Official form provided by Arizona Game and Fish Department to record a watercraft transaction.

Application for Arizona Watercraft Certificate of Number

A watercraft letter of gift is required for transferring the vessel title upon gifting it to another person.

Use this form to inform AZGFD about the sold vessel.

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Published: Jun 23, 2022

Mara has been practicing estate planning and trust law in California since 2003, taking pride in helping clients of all backgrounds and asset profiles form a complete and customized estate plan. Her specialties are: estate planning, wills and trusts, trust and probate administration.