If a title is not available at time of payoff, such as a trade in at a dealer or title held by lienholder, what procedure does the buying party follow?

The dealer will have a properly executed Dealer Acquisition Contract and an Arizona Secure Power of Attorney signed by the seller. This gives the dealer authority to act on behalf of the seller. The sale of the vehicle can move forward.

A law enforcement officer has advised me that the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on my current registration doesn’t match my vehicle. I have a lien on my vehicle. How do I get a corrected title?

Visit any MVD office where a vehicle inspection will be conducted. Provide the inspection document to your lienholder who will process the corrected title.

I want to add another owner on my title and there is a lien on my vehicle. What should I do?

Contact your lienholder. If they permit an additional owner, they will process the change. A new registration will be created and applicable registration fees will need to be paid. A credit of the prior registration fees will be placed in the original owner’s account, and a disbursement can be requested through AZ MVD Now.

I'm leaving the state tomorrow and have sold my vehicle. The lien is paid, but I have not yet received the title and lien release. What documents can I give the buyer to complete the sale?

The seller can use the Title Transfer Bill of Sale form (#38-1306) to sign over the vehicle to the buyer.

I want to sell my vehicle this weekend, but because the lienholder is holding my title, I cannot give the title to the new owner. What should I do?

The seller must work with the lender to have the lien electronically released, and then the seller can use the Title Transfer Bill of Sale form (#38-1306) to sign over the vehicle to the buyer.

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