Looking for instructions on how to sign your Arizona (AZ) car title or where to sign your Arizona (AZ) car title? This page explains how a seller should sign their Arizona car title over to a buyer.
Title Alert
Your title is a legal document. Incorrectly completing your title may void it, requiring you to obtain a duplicate copy. Please read all of the instructions and tips before signing your title.
- Only use a black or blue pen.
- Do not use a highlighter or white-out.
- No strikethroughs, write-overs, scribbles, or tears are permitted.
- Unless you are an authorized dealer, do not sign in the Dealer Reassignment section.
Where do I need to sign the title?
Make sure you sign/print your name precisely as it appears on the front of your title. White-out, scribbles, and strike-throughs should all be avoided.
- Wait until you're in front of a Notary to sign the car title.
- Print your name after "Seller Name (Printed)" on the back of the title, towards the top.
- Sign your name after "Seller Signature" on the back of the title.
What if the car has multiple owners?
- If the title states "OR" between the owner names on the front, just one owner must sign.
- If the title contains the words "AND" or "AND/OR" between the owner names, or if there is nothing listed between the owner names, both owners must sign.
What if the title has a lien or a bank name on it?
- If your Arizona title has a lien or a bank name printed on the front, the lien holder must sign it or a separate lien release letter must be obtained.
How long does it take to get a duplicate title?
- You'll get a duplicate title the same day if you apply in person.
- It will take 2 to 3 weeks if you apply by mail.
How much does it cost to get a duplicate title?
- In Arizona, a duplicate title costs $4.
Ready to sell your car?
Arizona DMV Information
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Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division
PO Box 2100
MD 555M
Phoenix, AZ 85001 - (602) 255-0072
- Arizona MVD Website (azdot.gov)
- Arizona MVD Locations (azdot.gov)
If your title design differs from the example above, carefully review your title before proceeding. While the signature and printed name fields may be in different places, you must still print and sign your name in the appropriate places.
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December 21, 2022
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