Free Arizona Vehicle Bill of Sale Form (ADOT MVD Form 48-2004 PDF)

Q: Does a vehicle bill of sale need to be notarized in Arizona?

Yes. Under Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-2058 and ADOT MVD Form 48-2004, the seller's signature on an Arizona Vehicle Bill of Sale MUST be notarized or witnessed by an authorized MVD agent. If transferring a vehicle without an electronic title on AZ MVD Now, failure to have the signature notarized will cause the MVD to reject the title transfer.

Q: What is the Arizona ADOT Form 48-2004?

ADOT Form 48-2004 is the official Bill of Sale document issued by the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (ADOT MVD). It legally establishes the transaction date, purchase price, vehicle identification number (VIN), odometer reading, and identity of the buyer and seller, and serves as formal evidence of transfer under A.R.S. Title 28.

Q: How long does a seller have to report a car sold in Arizona?

Under A.R.S. § 28-2058, the seller must submit a mandatory 'Sold Notice' online via AZ MVD Now (azmvdnow.gov) within 10 calendar days of the sale date. Submitting the Sold Notice immediately releases the seller from civil, criminal, parking, and photo-radar liability arising from the vehicle's future operation.

Q: Is there sales tax on used cars sold between private parties in Arizona?

No. The State of Arizona does not levy state sales tax (Transaction Privilege Tax or TPT) on casual vehicle sales executed strictly between private individuals. However, commercial dealer sales remain subject to state and local TPT rates.

Q: How long does a buyer have to transfer a title in Arizona?

Under A.R.S. § 28-2058, the buyer must apply for a new Certificate of Title and vehicle registration at an MVD or Authorized Third-Party MVD office within 15 calendar days from the date of purchase. Failure to transfer title within 15 days results in an statutory $8 late penalty plus additional monthly fees.

FORM SBF-AZ-MVD Statutory Year: 2026

A.R.S. §§ 28-2058, 28-2091 & Form 48-2004

STATE OF ARIZONA STATUTORY BILL OF SALE

Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale & Federal Odometer Disclosure Statement

Compliant with Arizona ADOT MVD & Form 48-2004 Standards

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the undersigned Seller, for and in consideration of the total purchase price set forth herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, does hereby bargain, sell, grant, transfer, and deliver unto the undersigned Buyer all legal rights, title, equity, and interest in and to the motor vehicle described below, to have and to hold forever.

Section A: Jurisdiction & Location of Sale

State:

Arizona County *:

Section B: Complete Motor Vehicle Description

Year *

Make *

Model *

Body Style

Color

AZ Plate #

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN - 17 Characters) *:

Section C: Identification of Parties (Transferor & Transferee)

1. SELLER (Transferor Information)

Full Legal Name *

Physical Address (No P.O. Box) *

City *

State

ZIP Code *

Phone Number

AZ Driver License / ID #

2. BUYER (Transferee Information)

Full Legal Name *

Physical Address (No P.O. Box) *

City *

State

ZIP Code *

Phone Number

AZ Driver License / ID #

Section D: Financial Consideration, Payment Terms & Federal Odometer Disclosure

Total Price (USD) *:

Date of Sale *:

Paid by: Cash Cashier's Check Wire Trade (0% Tax)

Federal & Arizona Odometer Disclosure Statement (49 U.S.C. § 32705 & A.R.S. § 28-2058) Federal law requires vehicle mileage disclosure. False statements incur statutory penalties.

Odometer Reading:

Miles

1. Actual Mileage: Reflects actual vehicle mileage to best of my knowledge. 2. Exceeds Mechanical Limits: Odometer reading exceeds mechanical limits (rollover). 3. Warning — Not Actual Mileage: Odometer reading is NOT the actual mileage.

STATUTORY "AS-IS" WARRANTY DISCLAIMER (A.R.S. § 47-2316): The vehicle is sold strictly in its present "AS-IS, WHERE-IS" condition, WITH ALL FAULTS AND DEFECTS, whether known or unknown. The Seller disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, mechanical fitness, emissions compliance, and air conditioning/cooling systems. Seller assumes no post-sale repair liabilities. Buyer acknowledges having inspected the vehicle or knowingly waived inspection.

Section E: Authorized Signatures & Transferor Affidavit

CERTIFICATION UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY (A.R.S. § 28-2531): The Seller certifies under penalty of perjury under Arizona law that Seller is the lawful owner with clear legal title free of liens, and that odometer certification is accurate.

Seller (Transferor) Signature Must be signed before Notary/MVD Agent

Signature: ✕

Seller Printed Name

Date

Buyer (Transferee) Signature For ADOT MVD Registration

Signature: ✕

Buyer Printed Name

Date

Section F: Notary Public / MVD Authorized Agent Acknowledgment

STATE OF ARIZONA COUNTY OF:

Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me this _____ day of ________________, 2026, by the Seller and/or Buyer named above, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory government photo identification to be the person(s) whose name(s) are subscribed hereto.

Notary Public / MVD Agent Signature

MM/DD/YYYY

My Commission Expires

★ Affix Notary Seal
/ Stamp Here

Mandatory under A.R.S. § 28-2058 & Form 48-2004: Must be signed before a Notary Public or MVD Authorized Agent.

FORM SBF-AZ-MVD (Rev. 2026) • StateBillForms.com A.R.S. §§ 28-2058, 28-2091 & Form 48-2004 • ADOT MVD Compliant PAGE 1 OF 1

Official Process

Arizona ADOT MVD 3-Step Vehicle Title Transfer Guide

Follow statutory Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT MVD) requirements to execute a private party vehicle sale legally, file the mandatory Sold Notice, and transfer title.

Sign Title & Notarize Bill of Sale

The seller signs off on the back of the Arizona Certificate of Title. Both parties execute this Form SBF-AZ-MVD Bill of Sale (Form 48-2004 compliant). The seller's signature must be notarized or witnessed by an authorized MVD agent under A.R.S. § 28-2058.

Seller Files 10-Day "Sold Notice"

Under A.R.S. § 28-2058, the seller MUST submit an online Sold Notice via azmvdnow.gov within 10 calendar days. This permanently releases the seller from civil, criminal, parking, and photo-radar violations.

Buyer Transfers Title within 15 Days

Within 15 calendar days, the buyer visits an MVD or Authorized Third-Party MVD office with the signed title, Bill of Sale, and Title Application (Form 96-0236) to pay nominal title transfer fees ($4–$8) and register the vehicle.

Statutory Summary

Arizona Vehicle Sale Legal & MVD Requirements

Legal Requirement	Governing Authority	Status	Statutory Rules & Deadlines
Notarized Bill of Sale (Form 48-2004)	A.R.S. § 28-2058	Mandatory Notarization	Seller's signature must be signed before a Notary Public or MVD Authorized Agent.
Seller Online "Sold Notice"	A.R.S. § 28-2058	10 Calendar Days	Seller must file online at azmvdnow.gov to terminate civil and traffic violation liability.
Buyer Title Transfer Window	A.R.S. § 28-2058	15 Calendar Days	Buyer must transfer title within 15 days; an $8 statutory penalty applies after day 15.
Federal Odometer Disclosure	49 U.S.C. § 32705 / A.R.S. § 28-2058	Mandatory (<20 yrs)	Mandatory truth-in-mileage statement required on all motor vehicles under 20 model years old.
Private Party Vehicle Sales Tax	A.R.S. Title 42 (TPT)	0% Statewide	Casual private sales between individuals are 100% exempt from Transaction Privilege Tax.

Frequently Asked Questions

Arizona Vehicle Bill of Sale Legal FAQs

Does a vehicle bill of sale need to be notarized in Arizona?

What is the Arizona ADOT Form 48-2004?

How long does a seller have to report a car sold in Arizona?

Is there sales tax on used cars sold between private parties in Arizona?

How long does a buyer have to transfer a title in Arizona?