Pursuant to the Arizona Supreme Court’s opinion in BSI Holdings, L.L.C. v. State of Arizona, MVD interprets a “day” to mean a 24-hour period when determining non-resident status of an aircraft.
Renewing online is the fastest, most convenient and secure way to renew your aircraft. Go online to Aircraft Registration Renewal and follow the prompts. When you renew online, your record is updated instantly unless you renewed on the Weekend, Holiday or after 4:30pm PT, posting of the payment will be on the next business day. Note: You do not need a renewal notice to renew your registration online.
Be prepared for the online Aircraft Registration Renewal, have the following information available:
Aircraft registrations are due by the last day of February.
Mail (check or money order payable to: Motor Vehicle Division. Write FAA number on the check.)
Arizona Department of Transportation
Motor Vehicle Division, Aircraft Registration
PO Box 2100, MD 542M
Phoenix, AZ 85007
A $25 fee is charged for any check returned by a financial institution and may result in cancellation of aircraft registration.
To avoid a penalty fee your online renewal must be completed on or before the due date or your mail-in payment must be postmarked by the due date. The initial fee for a late registration is $25, plus an additional $5 for each month it is overdue.
Registration renewal reminders are mailed or emailed to the owner of record in late December. You are responsible for renewing your registration by the due date whether or not you receive this courtesy notice.