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Welcome to Arizona!
Congratulations on making Arizona your new home! We're the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (MVD for short). We're here to make getting your Arizona Driver License, ID Card, and vehicle registration easy-peasy.
To get these, you'll need to visit us. We have offices statewide and there's no appointment needed.
What You Need to Get Started
Ready for your first MVD visit? Here's what to bring for each service you need.
Arizona Driver License or ID Card
Getting your Arizona credential is straightforward when you bring the right documents.
Bring these items:
- Proof of authorized presence in the U.S.
- Current driver license or identification card from your previous state
- Your Social Security number (Social Security card may be required for name changes)
Want a Travel ID (REAL ID)? This optional upgrade lets you use your license for domestic flights and federal facilities. You'll also need two documents showing your current Arizona address such as:
- Utility bill
- Credit Card / Bank statements
- Insurance policy
- Government document
See full list of accepted documents
Learn more about Travel ID requirements
Teen Driver License
Getting your teen ready to drive? We've got resources to help.
What to bring:
- Current instruction permit or graduated license (if applicable)
- Required documents listed above for driver licenses
- Guardian approval, either by signing the application, or bringing them to the office
Helpful resources for teen drivers:
- Practice written exams online to prepare for the real test
- Download the Driver License Manual to study Arizona traffic laws
- Find driving schools in your area
Learn more about Teen Driver License Types
Register Your Vehicle
Brought your vehicle from another state? You must register it as soon as you become an Arizona resident.
For each vehicle, bring:
- Current vehicle title from your previous state
- Current vehicle registration from your previous state
Before your visit: Some vehicles in the Phoenix Metro and Tucson areas need emissions testing before registration. If needed, pass it before visiting MVD to save time.
Set Up Your AZ MVD Now Account
After you visit us for the first time, activate your AZMVDNow.gov account for online services like renewing your registration and replacing your driver license. It's fast, easy, and secure.
Activate Your AZ MVD Now Account
Are You an Arizona Resident?
To get a license or register your vehicle, you need to be an Arizona resident. You're considered an Arizona resident if any of these apply to you:
- You stay in Arizona for seven months or more in any calendar year
- You work in Arizona (except seasonal agricultural work)
- You're registered to vote in Arizona
- You place children in school without paying the tuition rate of a nonresident
- You have a business with an office in Arizona that bases and operates vehicles here
- You obtain a state license or pay school tuition fees as an Arizona resident
- Your business operates vehicles to transport goods or passengers within Arizona
Learn more about residency requirements
Find an MVD Office
Ready to visit? Find an MVD office or Third Party office nearest to you.