Title Transfers, Notary Services, and More in Tucson, AZ

Insurance Reinstatement and Extension Services

Suppose your vehicle insurance has lapsed or expired. In that case, we offer insurance reinstatement and extension services to help you get back on track. Our team is here to guide you through the necessary paperwork, ensuring your vehicle registration remains valid and up-to-date. When you are reinstating your insurance, we make the process simple and stress-free. Let us help you avoid penalties and keep your vehicle legally on the road.

Notary service

We offer convenient Notary services for various documents, including title transfers, bills of sale, and more. Our certified notary ensures your documents are properly signed, witnessed, and legally binding. We provide professional and efficient notary services, whether you need to notarize a vehicle-related document or another personal or business form. Drop by to get your documents notarized in no time!

 Registration 

We make the vehicle registration process simple and quick. Whether you're registering a new vehicle, renewing an existing registration, or need assistance with title transfers, our experienced team is here to help.

Level 1 Inspections 

A Level 1 Inspection is conducted to verify the Vin number on the vehicle matches the paperwork that is presented in order to complete a title or registration transaction. Some reasons for a Level 1 Inspection are:

No ownership documentation – prior to starting the Bonded Title procedures

Titling and/or registering a Cab and Chassis vehicle for the first time

Renewing a Cab and Chassis vehicle.

Any time the identification is in question (i.e., VIN, body style, fuel type, the cubic centimeters (cc) listed for the engine capacity, etc.)

Motor Vehicle Record Requests 

A Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) is a printout of the customer's information on file with the Division pertaining to the driving status or history of:

• Individual Driver License
• Instruction Permit
• Identification License
• Title
• Vehicle Permit
• Lienholder
• Mobile Home
  

Each MVR being requested requires an adequately completed Motor Vehicle Record Request, form #46-4416.

The requestor must:

• Complete, sign, and have the request notarized by a notary or witnessed by an MVD Agent or ATPP
• Mark at least one "Permissible Use" on the back unless the customer is requesting their own record

Permits

 Permits are designed to provide temporary registration to a vehicle while waiting for proper paperwork to complete a title transaction or registration in this state.

Restricted Use 3-Day Permit

The Restricted Use 3-Day Permit is issued to allow an unregistered vehicle to go to:

• Emissions testing
• Vehicle inspection
• To apply for Title and registration
• Repair(s) to comply with emissions or inspection

An ownership document is not required to purchase this Permit, but the customer must provide the following:

Note: This Permit is not valid for highway use.

Registration Renewal 

Renewal of registration occurs when the registration of a currently registered vehicle is renewed for a one, two or five-year period. The customer may renew the registration up to six months prior to the registration expiration date.

Documents that may be required are:

Replacement License Plates or Tabs or Registrations

Issue replacement License plates or Tabs that have been either lost or stolen.

Required information:

• Proper ID is required from the registered owner
• Vehicle Identification Number or
• License Plate Number

Sold Notice 

A sold notice is an action taken by the customer, notifying MVD that ownership of a vehicle/mobile home has been transferred to someone else.

Special Plates 

Special plates are plates that depict specific emblems about certain individuals or organizations. Some special plates:

• It may require either the owner or vehicle to qualify for the plate.
• Some special plates may require additional documentation; for example, a person requesting a Veteran plate needs to show a copy of a DD214 or similar documentation.

Title Transfer 

A Certificate of Title (title) is the OWNERSHIP DOCUMENT of a vehicle/mobile home. When the owner of a vehicle decides to sell it to an individual, company, or dealership, the current Title must be properly assigned and endorsed.

When an Arizona vehicle is being sold to a new owner (buyer), the back of the Title should display:

• The buyer's information
• The date the vehicle was sold
• Lien holder, if applicable for the buyer
• The Odometer Reading, as applicable
• The seller(s) 's signature
• The buyer's acknowledgment of the Odometer, as applicable

Salvage Vehicle 

A vehicle/trailer that has been damaged and deemed a total loss due to an accident, un-recovered theft, or becomes Non-repairable by an insurance company that paid a claim on the vehicle.

The current Title of the record is required.

Restored Salvage Vehicle 

When a salvage vehicle/trailer has been rebuilt or restored, the owner must obtain a Restored Salvage Branded Title before driving the vehicle on the highways or towing the trailer.

Required Documents:

• The current Salvage Title
• Level III Inspection stating the Title can be branded restored.
• A current Emissions Inspection may also be required.