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Federal deadline for air travel identification begins next month

Federal deadline for air travel identification begins next month

I-17 101 traffic interchange

Federal deadline for air travel identification begins next month

Federal deadline for air travel identification begins next month

April 7, 2025

Arizona Travel ID will get you through airport security after May 7

PHOENIX – Today marks one month before the federal deadline for domestic airline travelers to have a federally compliant form of identification. If you plan to use your driver license or state-issued ID card for air travel this summer, now is a good time to visit an Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division office or selected authorized third party locations to get your Arizona Travel ID. 

Without the Arizona Travel ID or other form of federally compliant identification such as a valid U.S. passport, you’ll risk missing an airline flight. 

The gold star in the upper right corner of an Arizona Travel ID shows that the holder has met federal standards requiring extra documentation. This includes:

  • Proof of identity: a birth certificate or U.S. passport
  • Social Security number: just the number, not the card
  • Two documents proving Arizona residency, such as rental or bank statements and credit card or cellphone bills in your name with your current Arizona address

You can walk into an office for this service, but we suggest scheduling an appointment at azmvdnow.gov. The Arizona Travel ID costs $25 and is valid for eight years. The new Arizona Travel ID card will arrive in the mail within 10-14 days.

May 7 will be here quickly. Join the 2.6 million Arizonans who have already upgraded to the Arizona Travel ID. 

For information on how to obtain an Arizona birth certificate please visit the Arizona Bureau of Vital Records’ website.

For more information and a full list of qualifying documents, please visit azdot.gov/TravelID.

 

Get out of the line and safely on the road to avoid madness this March

Get out of the line and safely on the road to avoid madness this March

Get out of the line and safely on the road to avoid madness this March

Get out of the line and safely on the road to avoid madness this March

By Bill Lamoreaux / ADOT Communications
March 9, 2025
A basketball and a baseball.

March can be a crazy month in Arizona. College basketball tournaments start (hopefully your team is one of the Cinderella stories), and Major League Baseball is back in the Valley for spring training. Then there’s spring break for students and teachers. 

Spring break is a great time to tackle those chores that you have been putting off, like updating your driver license photo, or your new address information. This can make March a very busy month at MVD offices, and your friends and neighbors may also be planning to visit the MVD during this time off.  

So if you would prefer to stand in line at the hot dog stand rather than the MVD, you are in luck. AZMVDNOW.gov is an easy, secure way to get your MVD business done remotely. That’s right, just maybe you don’t need to visit the MVD office after all. You might be able to handle your business online while enjoying the sunshine at a Cactus League game. 

The online MVD portal offers customers a safe and secure way to conveniently conduct business. Transactions that can be completed on the site include renewing vehicle registration, getting a replacement driver license, transferring titles, selecting a specialty plate (possibly one of the universities in the tournament), receiving registration refunds, or even scheduling an appointment at your local MVD office if you still need to stop in. 

Over 4.5 million Arizonans have discovered the safest, fastest and most convenient way to complete services with the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division.

To activate your account, please visit AZMVDNow.gov and follow the prompts. These accounts are free and protected by several security protocols that are explained on the site and in a “how to” video.

This convenient and secure option will get you out of the line and safely on the road so you can enjoy the games and madness of March. 

Training course required for off highway vehicle registrations

Training course required for off highway vehicle registrations

I-17 101 traffic interchange

Training course required for off highway vehicle registrations

Training course required for off highway vehicle registrations

December 3, 2024

ADOT MVD partnering with Arizona Game and Fish to offer course online

PHOENIX – Owners registering off-highway vehicles (OHVs) will use AZMVDNOW.gov to take a safety course required by a state law taking effect in January.

The free course, created by Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD), will include content related to the safe operations of these vehicles. The educational course consists of a 10-minute instructional video followed by 20 multiple-choice questions. This course will be required one time for at least one of the OHV owners prior to vehicle registrations or renewals between Jan. 1, 2025, and June 1, 2027. 

The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division and AZGFD are partnering to offer this safety course online. Arizona residents will be able to complete the course through AZMVDNOW.gov, the online portal for motor vehicle services in Arizona as well as MVD office locations across the state. Non-residents will be able to take the course online at AZGFD.gov.

MVD’s online portal is a natural fit to host the training for Arizona residents, as the customer will be able to take the course as well as complete the registration renewal process conveniently and securely in one online location. 

The 2025 and beyond OHV decals placed on the vehicle will indicate to law enforcement that the owner has successfully completed the course and the vehicle is legally registered.

If a business has OHVs registered to it, a representative from the business will need to take the course on the business' AZ MVD Now account.

For additional information about this new course, please visit azdot.gov/mvd/OHV

 

Video shows teens the process of getting a driver license at the MVD

Video shows teens the process of getting a driver license at the MVD

Video shows teens the process of getting a driver license at the MVD

Video shows teens the process of getting a driver license at the MVD

By Kelsey Mo / ADOT Communications
October 22, 2024
A Motor Vehicle Division building in Prescott

Imagine this: You’re freshly 16, and you’re itching to start driving on your own. But you’ve got to pass the Arizona road test first. But it’s a little intimidating and you’re not sure what to expect. 

We know taking the actual road test can be stressful and it might be nerve-wracking to walk into a Motor Vehicle Division office without knowing the process. The video below takes teens through what they can expect when they go to the local MVD to get their driver license. 

Here’s what you need to know: 

Before going to the MVD:

  • Schedule your road test appointment ahead of time on azmvdnow.gov. All road tests must be scheduled.

When you first walk into the MVD

  • On the day of your test, arrive 15 minutes early and check in to the system at the kiosk. 
  • Join the “appointment” line. 
  • Once you’re called up, confirm your information and parental or guardian consent (if you’re a minor) with the customer service representative. A parent or legal guardian will need to accompany you if you’re younger than 18.
  • You’ll get your photo taken (make sure you look nice!) and the customer service representative will give you additional instructions. 

At this point, you’ll be directed to pull your car around to the testing location and you’ll meet with your instructor. The instructor will: 

  • Inspect your vehicle for roadworthiness (checking that tires have enough tread, mirrors are in good condition, etc.).
  • Ask you for your vehicle registration and current insurance. Before you head out to your appointment, make sure you know what these records are and where they’re located. 
  • Ask you to point out operational features of the vehicle (pointing where your windshield wipers are, where the defroster button is, etc.).

After all of that, you’re ready to start the road test! This is what you’ve been practicing. Usually it takes about 20 minutes. When you’ve returned from the test, your instructor will let you know if you’ve passed or failed. If you pass (we hope you do) you’ll go back into the building to receive your temporary paper license. 

If you do not pass, don’t be discouraged. You can start the process over and make another appointment to retake the test as soon as the next day.

Hopefully this helps you prepare and eases some of your nerves heading into the road test. Take a deep breath and good luck!

Federal deadline for air travel identification is one year away

Federal deadline for air travel identification is one year away

I-17 101 traffic interchange

Federal deadline for air travel identification is one year away

Federal deadline for air travel identification is one year away

May 6, 2024

Arizona Travel ID will get you through airport security after May 7, 2025

PHOENIX – Today marks one year before the federal deadline for domestic airline travelers to have a federally compliant form of identification. If you plan to use your driver license or state-issued ID card for travel after that date, now is a good time to make an appointment at an Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division office to get your Arizona Travel ID. 

Without the Arizona Travel ID or other form of federally compliant identification such as a valid U.S. passport, you’ll risk missing an airline flight because the standard Arizona driver license and ID card will no longer be accepted at TSA checkpoints as of May 7, 2025. 

The gold star in the upper right corner of an Arizona Travel ID shows that the holder has met federal standards requiring extra documentation. This includes:

  • Proof of identity: a birth certificate or U.S. passport
  • Social Security number: just the number, not the card
  • Two documents proving Arizona residency, such as rental or bank statements and credit card or cellphone bills in your name with your current Arizona address.

You can walk -in to an office for this service, but we suggest scheduling an appointment and that can be done online at azmvdnow.gov. The Arizona Travel ID costs $25 and is valid for eight years.

May 7, 2025, might feel like a long way away, but it’ll be here quickly. Join the 2.2 million Arizonans who have already upgraded to the Arizona Travel ID. 

For more information and a full list of qualifying documents, please visit  azdot.gov/TravelID.

 

ADOT and NHTSA remind drivers to check for vehicle recalls

ADOT and NHTSA remind drivers to check for vehicle recalls

I-17 101 traffic interchange

ADOT and NHTSA remind drivers to check for vehicle recalls

ADOT and NHTSA remind drivers to check for vehicle recalls

March 4, 2024

Agencies promoting simple, free tools during Vehicle Safety Recalls Week

PHOENIX – Simple and free tools can help you make sure your vehicle is as safe as possible by learning of any outstanding recalls for your ride. 

The Arizona Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are sharing the lifesaving message “Safe Cars Save Lives” during Vehicle Safety Recalls Week, March 4-10. This week serves as a reminder to vehicle owners of the dangers of lingering vehicle recalls and to get any unrepaired recalls fixed immediately. 

It takes just a few minutes to check for open recalls through ADOT or NHTSA.

The first way is through the MVD customer portal AZMVDNOW.gov. The homepage of your personal account has information for each vehicle registered under your name. Click on each vehicle to see title and recall information tabs associated with that specific vehicle. 

You also can use the free Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Look-Up Tool, located at NHTSA.gov/recalls. This allows vehicle owners to check for open safety recalls on their vehicles or automotive equipment, such as tires and car seats. 

Even with alerts and warnings emailed or mailed by manufacturers, millions of recalled vehicles go unrepaired every year. This puts drivers, passengers and others at risk. By checking for vehicle safety recalls twice a year, you can avoid such unnecessary risks.

If a driver believes their vehicle may have a safety-related defect that isn’t part of a current recall, contact NHTSA online at NHTSA.gov or by calling the agency’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236. Sometimes just one complaint is enough to trigger a safety recall.

For more information and vehicle history tools, please visit azdot.gov.

 

Easiest way to visit an MVD office? Schedule an appointment

Easiest way to visit an MVD office? Schedule an appointment

I-17 101 traffic interchange

Easiest way to visit an MVD office? Schedule an appointment

Easiest way to visit an MVD office? Schedule an appointment

February 22, 2024

Visit AZMVDNOW.gov or Live Chat to arrange a day and time

PHOENIX – If a visit to an ADOT Motor Vehicle Division office is in your future, there’s good news: You can schedule an appointment using one of two online options.

Appointments to visit an MVD office can be scheduled through the MVD customer portal at AZMVDNOW.gov or by contacting an MVD employee on the ADOT website through Live Chat

“MVD is constantly looking for ways to make things easier and provide a convenient and fast experience in the office and online,” said MVD Director Eric Jorgensen. “We are committed to our goal of getting customers out of the line and safely on the road.”

Scheduling an MVD appointment is easier than ever; however, an office visit may not even be needed. Many MVD services and transactions can be completed easily and securely at AZMVDNow.gov. More than 4 million Arizonans have activated their accounts and are taking advantage of convenient, self-service options to complete their business with MVD. Here’s a sampling of what can be done through AZMVDNow.gov:

  • Renew vehicle registration
  • Renew driver license
  • Order a replacement driver license or ID card
  • Change of address
  • Order specialty and personalized license plates
  • Submit a sold notice 
  • Schedule appointments to visit an MVD office

Customers are also able to contact MVD via chat through azdot.gov to schedule an appointment directly with an MVD expert. This online way to address questions, or even complete some services, allows people to text directly with an MVD expert on the ADOT website from the comforts of their own computer or cell phone in real time. Here’s a sampling of what can be done via Live Chat:

  • Registration credit refunds and disbursements 
  • Title and registration fee estimations and registration status letter requests 
  • Submit a sold notice 
  • Change of address
  • Replace a disability placard 
  • Schedule appointments to visit an MVD office.

Appointments are not required. MVD locations always accept walk-ins, where average wait times remain low, at just over 10 minutes. However, scheduling an appointment through AZMVDNow.gov or Live Chat  can save time, especially if you need to visit an office during the busiest part of the day. 

 

Specialty license plates make a rockin’ birthday gift

Specialty license plates make a rockin’ birthday gift

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Specialty license plates make a rockin’ birthday gift

Specialty license plates make a rockin’ birthday gift

February 6, 2024

Support charitable efforts that move you too

PHOENIX – Arizona, the Valentine’s State, turns 112 this month. February also includes the birthday of one of our state’s most famous exports: rock legend Alice Cooper. 

You can celebrate both occasions – and jazz up your vehicle – with specialty license plates available through the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division.

For fans of “No More Mr. Nice Guy,” “School’s Out” and his other hits, there’s an Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock plate that supports free art, music and dance programs for all youth at Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Teen Centers in Phoenix and Mesa. The centers provide a safe space for everyone ages 12-20 to spend time, receive positive mentorship and free music, art, dance, photography and recording studio lessons and opportunities.

There are many options if you’re celebrating our great state, including Arizona Centennial, Arizona Highways Magazine, Route 66, State Forty Eight, not to mention all the different Arizona sports teams and universities. Each plate supports a designated organization that benefits the community. 

Most specialty plates cost $25 each year. Of that amount, $17 goes to a designated charity or nonprofit group. Last fiscal year sales of specialty plates contributed over $12 million for various causes and charities.

Specialty plates are authorized by the Arizona Legislature and have been offered since 1989. Plate designs complete a review by ADOT and law enforcement. Personalization can be added for an additional $25 per year.

To view and order any specialty plate, please visit azmvdnow.gov

 

Water damaged vehicles can flood your car buying experience

Water damaged vehicles can flood your car buying experience

Water damaged vehicles can flood your car buying experience

Water damaged vehicles can flood your car buying experience

By Bill Lamoreaux / ADOT Communications
January 23, 2024
A flooded street with submerged cars.

In the market for a car or truck? A used vehicle is a great option to save money, as long you know what to look for during the buying experience. Thanks to the internet, the perfect vehicle for you can be found anywhere in the country. However, with that wider search comes more possibilities for hidden or unreported issues like rust, and water damage. 

Cars damaged by floodwaters along the East Coast, heavy rain storms in California or severe weather anywhere else can sometimes be sold by unscrupulous individuals.

When looking for a new-to-you vehicle, it is important to know its history. Pay close attention to a vehicle’s condition and title status, especially in private sales. If a vehicle is flood-damaged, the title should say “salvage” or “flood damage.” But occasionally people fraudulently remove flood history from vehicle titles, making it more difficult to title or insure the vehicle after the sale is completed.

Potential buyers should remain vigilant when looking at used vehicles, closely inspect the vehicle, don’t sign anything until the vehicle has been checked over bumper to bumper and be prepared to walk away if things don’t smell right – quite literally in some cases.

 ADOT recommends buyers follow these guidelines:

  • Check out all of the vehicle’s nooks and crannies. Look under the carpet and floor mats and examine the trunk for dirt, silt and mold. Check under the dashboard and other hard-to-reach places as well. Scammers usually don’t clean all of those places. Finally, take a good whiff in those areas. Water damage leaves a distinctive smell.
  • Check the electrical and mechanical components. Water wreaks havoc on electrical systems, so check to see if any of those systems aren’t working quite right. Also check the engine for signs of rust or even random new parts. If possible, ask an auto mechanic you trust to check the suspension for water damage. Any of those things could be a sign that you’re in danger of buying a flood-damaged vehicle.
  • Use the vehicle identification number (VIN) to obtain the vehicle history through an online service that may charge a fee. This check can uncover a vehicle’s status as “salvage” or “nonrepairable,” as well as maintenance problems, collisions, insurance claims and titles issued in other states.
  • Visit the MVD website for more information about buying or selling a vehicle. 

4 million Arizonans have discovered the ease of AZ MVD Now

4 million Arizonans have discovered the ease of AZ MVD Now

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4 million Arizonans have discovered the ease of AZ MVD Now

4 million Arizonans have discovered the ease of AZ MVD Now

December 7, 2023

Online MVD portal offers customers speed, security and convenience

PHOENIX – More than 4 million Arizonans have now discovered the fastest, safest and most convenient way to complete services with the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division.

In just over three years since ADOT launched AZMVDNow.gov, 4,006,210 Arizonans have activated free accounts to access the primary online portal for MVD customers. 

The AZ MVD Now portal offers more web-based services than ever before, with more levels of security and options to get you out of the line and safely on the road.

Here are just a few recent customer comments about AZ MVD NOW: 

“I love how easy everything can be accomplished on this website. The website is one of the best I've ever used. Thanks and keep it up.”

“This is the best online government service available!”

“Very streamlined and easy to complete. Very few steps to renew registration. Probably the best run MVD in the country.”

Here are some of the things you can do with your AZ MVD Now account:

  • View information related to your vehicle, including title status, registration status and MVD service history.
  • Complete dozens of services such as registration renewals, ordering a duplicate license, change of address, updating insurance, title transfers and sold notices.
  • Schedule an in-office appointment for a time that is convenient for you. 

To activate your account, please visit AZMVDNow.gov and follow the prompts. AZ MVD Now accounts are free and protected by several security protocols that are explained on the site and in an accompanying “how to” video.