Free Arizona Free Printable Bill of Sale
Arizona does not have an official state bill of sale form — any clearly written printed bill of sale is legally valid for a private vehicle sale. After the sale, both buyer and seller must complete an AZ title transfer at an MVD office or Authorized Third Party (ATP) location; buyers in Maricopa or Pima County must also pass an emissions inspection before registration can be completed.
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Arizona Free Printable Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
0.056%
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Not required
Sales Tax Details
5.6% state use tax; county surcharges bring the total rate to 6.6%–11.2% depending on county.
Inspection Requirements
Emissions testing required in Maricopa and Pima counties for most gasoline-powered vehicles.
Arizona Free Printable Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Print your bill of sale — include the full VIN, year, make, model, odometer reading, agreed sale price, date of sale, and full legal names, addresses, and signatures of both buyer and seller.
- No notarization or witness is required — both parties sign the bill of sale at the time of the transaction.
- Seller signs the title over to the buyer, completing the transfer section on the back of the certificate of title.
- Print three copies — one for each party and one to bring to the MVD.
- If you are in Maricopa or Pima County, schedule and pass an emissions test for the vehicle before visiting the MVD.
- Buyer visits an MVD office or Authorized Third Party location with the signed bill of sale, the signed title, proof of insurance, and valid ID to complete the title transfer.
- Pay the Vehicle Use Tax (5.6% state rate plus applicable county surcharges) at the MVD during the transfer.
Common Pitfalls
- Forgetting the emissions test in Maricopa or Pima County before going to the MVD is a very common mistake — the MVD will not complete registration without a passing test certificate.
- Arizona's use tax is based on the sale price listed on the bill of sale; writing an artificially low price is considered tax fraud.
- The title transfer in Arizona must be completed at the MVD or an ATP — you cannot simply mail it in for most private sales.
- Leaving the odometer disclosure section blank on the title is required by federal law for vehicles under 10 years old; an incomplete title will be rejected.
- Sellers should notify the MVD of the sale using AZ's online sold-notice form to remove liability for the vehicle after the transaction.
Arizona Free Printable Bill of Sale — FAQs
Does Arizona require a notarized bill of sale?
No. Arizona does not require the bill of sale to be notarized for a standard private vehicle transaction. Both parties simply sign at the time of sale.
What is the exact tax rate I will pay when buying a car privately in Arizona?
Arizona charges a 5.6% state use tax on the purchase price. Your county may add additional surcharges ranging from 0.5% to over 5%, so the total effective rate can range from roughly 6.6% to 11.2% depending on your county.
How many copies of the bill of sale should I print?
Print three copies — one for the seller's records, one for the buyer's records, and one to present at the MVD during the title transfer.
Is there an official AZ bill of sale form I should use instead?
No. Arizona does not publish an official bill of sale form for private vehicle sales. Any clearly written document with all required details is legally sufficient.
What happens if the buyer does not complete the title transfer?
Until the title is transferred, the vehicle remains registered in the seller's name. The seller can remain liable for tolls, violations, and potential legal issues if the buyer delays. Arizona does not set a hard deadline for private-party title transfers, but prompt transfer protects both parties.