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Arizona Registration Fees

Quick answer

Registration is priced through the Vehicle License Tax (VLT), 2.80 dollars per 100 dollars of assessed value (60% of MSRP), depreciating 16.25% each year, plus a small flat registration fee and air quality fee.

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 license tax and fees

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

Cost

Vehicle License Tax (VLT)

variable

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

Recalculated each renewal year

Late registration penalty

range

$8 initial penalty plus $4 per month overdue, capped at $100

Registering after the deadline

How it works

  1. Fees are paid at the time of registration or renewal, through MVD, an Authorized Third Party office, or AZ MVD Now.

Online option

In person

Available at an MVD or Authorized Third Party office.

Common situations

Official source: Arizona Department of Transportation

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