Free Arizona Free Printable Bill of Sale
Arizona does not require a bill of sale when the seller signs the title; ADOT's own Title Transfer Bill of Sale (Form 38-1306) is used only instead of the signed title for Arizona-titled vehicles, so a printed bill of sale is mainly your record of the deal. After the sale, the buyer applies for title within 15 days 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
Exempt
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Not required
Sales Tax Details
No state Transaction Privilege Tax on a private-party sale; Arizona's state use tax applies only to purchases from retailers.
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 for an ordinary private bill of sale — both parties sign it at the time of the transaction. ADOT's Title Transfer Bill of Sale (Form 38-1306) is different: it must be notarized or acknowledged by an MVD agent.
- Seller signs the title over to the buyer, completing the transfer section on the back of the certificate of title.
- Print copies — one for each party, plus a spare to bring to the MVD if you want it on hand.
- 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 title, the Title and Registration Application (Form 96-0236), proof of insurance, and valid ID to complete the title transfer.
- Pay the title and registration fees, including the Vehicle License Tax, at the MVD during the transfer — a private-party sale owes no state TPT.
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.
- Writing an artificially low price on the bill of sale — record the real price; it is both parties' record of the deal.
- 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 of model year 2011 or newer; 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 an ordinary bill of sale to be notarized for a standard private vehicle transaction — both parties simply sign at the time of sale. The exception is ADOT's Title Transfer Bill of Sale (Form 38-1306), which must be notarized or acknowledged by an MVD agent if you use it instead of the title.
What is the exact tax rate I will pay when buying a car privately in Arizona?
Arizona does not charge state Transaction Privilege Tax on a casual private-party sale, and state use tax applies only to purchases from retailers, so no state sales tax is due on the purchase price. You will still pay the annual Vehicle License Tax and registration fees at the MVD.
How many copies of the completed form should exist?
At least two — one for the seller's records and one for the buyer's. A spare copy for the MVD visit is handy, though the signed title (not the bill of sale) is what transfers ownership.
Is there an official AZ bill of sale form I should use instead?
Only in one case. ADOT publishes a Title Transfer Bill of Sale (Form 38-1306), used instead of the signed title for Arizona-titled vehicles, and it must be notarized or acknowledged by an MVD agent. When the seller signs the title, no bill of sale is required — a printed bill of sale is your record of the price, date, and terms.
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 law gives the buyer 15 days to apply for title, and prompt transfer protects both parties.