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Arizona’s Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) publishes an official Title Transfer Bill of Sale, form 38-1306. It is for vehicles currently titled in Arizona, and the form states that the buyer has 15 days to apply for a new vehicle title to avoid penalty charges, whether or not the vehicle is being used.
Quick answer
| Topic | What the MVD says |
|---|---|
| Form | Title Transfer Bill of Sale, form 38-1306 (revision R07/25) |
| Which vehicles | Arizona-titled vehicles only |
| Buyer’s deadline | 15 days to apply for a new title, used or not |
| Acknowledgement | An “Acknowledged before me” section for a notary signature or an MVD agent |
| Odometer | The seller certifies the mileage and the buyer acknowledges it |
| Not accepted | Sequential bills of sale. A form that is altered or erased is void. |
| Online alternative | eTitle Transfer, which moves the title electronically |
What the form asks for
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The seller must list any Arizona brands and liens on the vehicle. The form says to use the Title Viewer Service at AZMVDNow.gov to check them. If there are more owners than the form has room for, use an additional form.
What the seller does
The MVD’s Selling Your Vehicle page lists these steps:
- Transfer the title. Use eTitle Transfer online, or sign the back of the title and give it to the buyer, who takes the signed title to an MVD or third-party location to finish the transfer. The page lists the Title Transfer Bill of Sale for Arizona-titled vehicles.
- Submit a Sold Notice as soon as you sell, trade, end a lease, donate or otherwise transfer the vehicle. The MVD recommends it for your protection.
- Remove the license plate before the new owner takes possession of the vehicle.
- Ask about a registration credit or refund for the unused part of the registration, if you are eligible.
Odometer disclosure
The MVD says to record the odometer reading and not to guess. It states that in most cases an odometer disclosure is required for vehicles of model year 2011 or newer and recommended for older vehicles. The form warns that federal and state law require the seller to state the mileage, and a false statement may result in fines or imprisonment.
When there is more than one owner
The Legal Status printed on the title decides whose signatures are needed. This table comes from the form’s instructions.
| Legal Status | Ownership type | Selling | Applying for a title | If an owner dies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OR | Joint tenancy, either owner has full authority | Either signature is accepted | Both signatures | Only the surviving owner can transfer the vehicle. A death certificate is not needed, and a Non-Probate Affidavit is not acceptable. |
| AND | Tenancy in common | Both signatures | Both signatures | The deceased owner’s interest goes through probate or a Non-Probate Affidavit |
| AND/OR | Joint tenancy with right of survivorship | Both signatures | Both signatures | The survivor provides a death certificate and may then sign alone |
The buyer’s 15 days
The form says the buyer has 15 days to apply for a new vehicle title in order to avoid penalty charges. For a paper title, the MVD says the buyer takes the signed title to an MVD or third-party location to complete the transfer.
Do you need this form?
- The vehicle is titled in Arizona and you want a bill of sale record: use the Title Transfer Bill of Sale, form 38-1306. It has a notary or MVD agent acknowledgement section.
- The vehicle is not titled in Arizona: the form is not for it.
- You want to avoid a trip to an MVD office: try eTitle Transfer first, which moves the title electronically.
- There is more than one owner: the Legal Status on the title (OR, AND, AND/OR) decides whose signatures are needed.
- You are the seller: transfer the title, submit the Sold Notice, remove the plate and ask about a registration credit.
Common mistakes
- Leaving the Arizona brand or lienholder blank instead of writing NONE.
- Using the form for a vehicle that is not titled in Arizona.
- Correcting a mistake by erasing it, which voids the form, or presenting sequential bills of sale, which are not accepted.
- Guessing the odometer reading.
- Missing signatures when the title says AND or AND/OR.
- Forgetting to remove the license plate or to submit the Sold Notice.
Frequently asked questions
Is the bill of sale notarized?
The form has an “Acknowledged before me” section for a notary signature or an MVD agent.
Can I skip the trip to an MVD office?
The MVD suggests trying eTitle Transfer first, which transfers the title electronically. Check its eligibility rules on the MVD site.
Where do I get the form?
The MVD publishes it as form 38-1306. The link is under Sources below.
This guide is general information compiled from the MVD pages listed under Sources. Rules change, and this site is not part of any government agency. Confirm the current requirements with the Arizona MVD before you sign.
Sources
- Arizona MVD: Selling Your Vehicle, checked Sep 26, 2026
- Arizona MVD: Title Transfer Bill of Sale, form 38-1306 (R07/25), checked Sep 26, 2026