Arizona: notifying the DMV after you sell
Arizona requires you to tell the Arizona MVD when you sell your car. Filing protects you from tickets, tolls or accidents involving the car after it leaves your hands.
At a glance
- Required? Yes, by law
- Deadline: Within 10 calendar days of the sale
- Form: Sold Notice
- Where to file: Online at AZMVDNow.gov (preferred) or by mail
How to file
- Log in to AZMVDNow.gov and file a Sold Notice.
- List Plug as the buyer. Ask your Plug contact for Plug's name and address.
- Save your confirmation.
Your license plates
- Remove your plates before pickup. They're yours, not the car's.
- Transfer them to another vehicle or destroy them.
Keep for your records
- Your filing confirmation or a copy of the form
- A copy of the signed title
- Your Bill of Sale
Official source
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DMV rules change. Last reviewed October 2026. Check the Arizona MVD site for the latest requirements.