Arizona Vehicle Registration

Quick answer

Vehicles are registered through the MVD or an Authorized Third Party (ATP) office. Registration includes a Vehicle License Tax (VLT) based on 60% of the vehicle MSRP, depreciating 16.25% per year.

Agency

Arizona Department of Transportation

Vehicle License Tax (VLT)

2.80 dollars per 100 dollars of assessed value (60% of MSRP), depreciating 16.25% per year

Online option

Available online

Find a verified place to vehicle registration

MVD Flagstaff

1959 S Woodlands Village Blvd, Unit 100A, Flagstaff 86001

602-255-0072

MVD Yuma

2165 E Gila Ridge Rd, Yuma 85365

800-251-5866

MVD Phoenix South Mountain

221 E Olympic Dr, Phoenix 85042

602-255-0072

MVD Tucson Regional

3565 S. Broadmont, Tucson

Before you start

Completed Title and Registration Application (Form 96-0236)
Proof of ownership

Cost

Vehicle License Tax (VLT)

variable

2.80 dollars per 100 dollars of assessed value (60% of MSRP), depreciating 16.25% per year

All registrations, recalculated each renewal year

How it works

Complete the Title and Registration Application
Visit an MVD or Authorized Third Party office, or use AZ MVD Now for eligible transactions
Pay the Vehicle License Tax and applicable fees

Online option

Available online

Go to the official online service

In person

Available at an MVD office or an Authorized Third Party (ATP) office.

Common situations

I need to know what registration costsArizona Registration Fees My registration is expiringArizona Registration Renewal I recently moved here or bought a car out of stateRegister an Out-of-State Vehicle in Arizona

Official source: Arizona Department of Transportation

Verified August 18, 2026, source: Arizona Department of Transportation