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Reminder: Holiday season a great time to get your AZ Travel ID

Reminder: Holiday season a great time to get your AZ Travel ID

Reminder: Holiday season a great time to get your AZ Travel ID

November 21, 2023

Enhanced identification required at TSA airport checkpoints in 2025

PHOENIX – Many things slow down a bit during the holidays, including business at Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division offices. That makes this an ideal time to make an appointment to get your Arizona Travel ID.

The federal deadline is May 7, 2025, for those who wish to use their state-issued credential for air travel. Without the Arizona Travel ID or other form of federally compliant identification such as a valid U.S. passport, fliers risk missing domestic airline flights because Arizona’s standard driver license, which will remain valid for state purposes, will not be accepted at TSA checkpoints.

The Arizona Travel ID requires added proof of identification to ensure that your license or identification meets strict requirements of the federal REAL ID Act of 2005. A gold star on the card shows that you’ve provided this additional information.

You can walk into an office to upgrade to an Arizona Travel ID, but we suggest scheduling an appointment through Live Chat or online at azmvdnow.gov. Even if you haven’t activated your AZ MVD NOW account, you can still schedule an appointment.

Because the Arizona Travel ID is compliant with the federal standards, you will need to provide 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: rental or bank statements, credit card or cell phone bills in your name with your current Arizona address, etc.

More information and a full list of qualifying documents are available at azdot.gov/TravelID

If you are traveling this season, be safe and make sure to schedule an appointment for your Travel ID in 2024 to be ready for the 2025 deadline.

Survey: AZMVDNOW.gov is ‘extremely easy’ to use

Survey: AZMVDNOW.gov is ‘extremely easy’ to use

Survey: AZMVDNOW.gov is ‘extremely easy’ to use

October 4, 2023

Motor Vehicle Division online portal is rated high for convenience

PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Transportation’s Motor Vehicle Division works hard to make AZMVDNOW.gov a place to easily complete a wide variety of transactions. And we’re proud to say that customers agree we’re succeeding.

A recent survey of MVD customers found that 76.2% of respondents consider AZMVDNOW.gov ”extremely easy” to use. That’s up from 71% in a March survey.

The percentage of customers who consider the website “extremely difficult” to navigate is trending in the right direction as well: 3.3%, down from 5.6% in March.

“We are pleased to see that Arizonans value our efforts in providing more convenient ways to conduct business and get customers out of the line and safely on the road,” Arizona MVD Director Eric Jorgensen said. “We continue to seek opportunities for products and services that provide Arizonans security, privacy and convenience.”

Here are just some of our customers’ comments:

This is THE BEST website! You've made this so easy to understand and complete the registration. Two thumbs up!

Love it.. Lived in 3 states. Best of them all! Thanks

Love how easy it is to renew my registration. The best part of all is I can do it from home instead of standing in line at a MVD office. TY for making my life a little easier

Always find this to be one of the VERY BEST sites! Easy, clear, laid out very well. It is honestly a joy to use this site in comparison to all the other sites that I encounter.

More than 5,000 customers responded in September to the survey asking them to rank the ease of conducting business on the website from extremely easy to extremely difficult.

Nearly 4 million Arizonans have discovered the safest, fastest and most convenient way to complete services with MVD. Accessing AZMVDNOW.gov offers customers a safe and secure way to conveniently conduct transactions such as renewing vehicle registration, getting a replacement driver license, transfering titles, selecting a specialty plate, receiving registration refunds or simply scheduling an appointment for a convenient time at your local MVD office.

To activate your free account, please visit AZMVDNow.gov and follow the prompts. Accounts are free and protected by several security features that are explained on the site and in an accompanying how-to video.

Four new specialty plates hit the streets

Four new specialty plates hit the streets

Four new specialty plates hit the streets

By Bill Lamoreaux / ADOT Communications

August 8, 2022

Arizona motorists now have four new choices to show their support for community organizations while on the roadways and highways. Thunderbirds Charities, Arizona 4-H, Arizona Education and Congenital Heart Defect Awareness plates are available, along with many other options to display what is important to you.

Placing a specialty license plate on your car can be a fun way to show off your fandom, interests and past experiences. Did you know that specialty plates also raise money for charities in Arizona?

That’s right, for most specialty plates, $17 of the $25 initial application and annual renewal fees goes straight to charity. In fact, nearly 740,000 specialty plates helped generate more than $12 million for charitable causes across Arizona in the past 12 months.

Some of the most popular specialty license plates include:

1. Veterans

2. First Responders

3. Arizona Cardinals

4. Arizona Highways

5. Military Support/Freedom

In fact, the Veterans, First Responder, Arizona Cardinals and Arizona Highways plates each generated more than $1 million in revenue this past fiscal year.

To order a specialty plate and support a great cause, visit azmvdnow.gov, an MVD office or Authorized Third-Party office.

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Will Your License fly? AZ Travel ID deadline is around the corner

Will Your License fly? AZ Travel ID deadline is around the corner

Will Your License fly? AZ Travel ID deadline is around the corner

By Bill Lamoreaux / ADOT Communications

May 10, 2022

2023 might feel like a long way away, but it’ll be here quickly. Join the 1.65 million Arizonans who have already upgraded to the Arizona Travel ID.

Now, we do understand this might seem a bit… repetitive. This date has changed before. Please understand that this is a federal program and the implementation has been affected, like so much else, by the events of the past two years. But when the time finally comes, you want to be prepared because without a federally-approved ID, you won’t be able to fly commercially or get into federal buildings.

Beginning May 3, 2023, you will need a federally-compliant credential -- like the Arizona Travel ID -- to get past TSA checkpoints at airports for domestic flights. This credential is distinguished by a gold star in the upper right corner and is available to Arizona residents as a driver license or identification card.

Don’t get grounded, go to AZTravelID.com today to update your ID before the deadline.

You can also walk into an MVD office for this service, but we suggest scheduling an appointment and that can be done online at azmvdnow.gov. Even if you haven’t activated your AZ MVD NOW account, you can still schedule a Travel ID appointment.

Because the Arizona Travel ID is compliant with the federal standards, you will need to provide extra documentation like a birth certificate, social security number and proof of Arizona residency.

More information, and a full list of qualifying documents are available at azdot.gov/TravelID

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The Arizona Specialty Plate Quiz

The Arizona Specialty Plate Quiz

The Arizona Specialty Plate Quiz

By John LaBarbera / ADOT Communications

February 25, 2022

Arizona's specialty license plates benefit all kinds of worthy organizations and charities. In fact, there are dozens of specialty plates to choose from at azmvdnow.gov.

But how well do you know Arizona's specialty plates? Care to take a crack at our trivia quiz?

Let's see if you can get 10/10! Good luck!

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ADOT MVD unveils 15 new specialty license plates

ADOT MVD unveils 15 new specialty license plates

ADOT MVD unveils 15 new specialty license plates

December 28, 2021

PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division has made available 15 new specialty license plates.

“We know that people who choose specialty license plates for their vehicles take pride in owning and displaying them,” MVD Director Eric Jorgensen said. “MVD is pleased that we can partner with various organizations and help raise funds that benefit Arizonans.”

Most specialty plates cost $25 each year. Of that amount, $17 goes to a designated charity or non-profit group. In the Fiscal Year that ended June 30, the total statewide sales of specialty plates netted about $11 million for various causes and charities.

All specialty license plates can be viewed and purchased at azmvdnow.gov. These are the new specialty license plates:

Arizona Rodeo

This specialty plate is available to anyone and $17 from each plate goes to promote, educate and preserve the history of rodeo in Arizona. Dave Alford, general manager of Rodeo Scottsdale, pointed out that the two oldest rodeos in the world -- Payson’s World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo and Prescott’s World’s Oldest Rodeo -- are in Arizona, and rodeos in Scottsdale, Tucson and Yuma have occurred for nearly a combined 250 years.

“There’s a lot of history of rodeo in Arizona and we wanted to put it on a license plate and share it,” said Dave Alford, general manager of Rodeo Scottsdale. “From fans to contestants, there are many people that will get this plate and they’ll all be helping a good cause.”

Make-A-Wish Arizona

This specialty plate is available to anyone and $17 from each plate goes to create life-changing wishes for Arizona children dealing with critical illnesses.

“Make-A-Wish Arizona is excited to showcase our organization on cars all over Arizona with our new specialty license plate,” said Elizabeth Reich, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish Arizona. “We know our donors and supporters will love what the image represents – the impact and joy of a wish – while also understanding that their plate benefits future wishes for kids right here in Arizona.”

Veterans of Foreign Wars

This specialty plate is available to anyone and $17 from each plate goes to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Arizona Service Officers/Benefit Counselors Program.

“Our motto is, ‘No one does more for veterans! Now, with the new VFW specialty plate we can help more Veterans get the benefits they have earned,” said Tom Judd, past State Commander of the VFW Department of Arizona.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Arizona

This specialty plate is available to anyone and $17 from each plate goes to provide fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable and educational support to veterans and military members and their families in Arizona communities.

“Proceeds generated from this special plate will provide fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable and educational support to veterans and military members, their families and our communities,” said Melody Judd, VFW Auxiliary Department of Arizona Program Coordinator.

The Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services is the sponsor of 11 new specialty license plates. These plates are available to veterans or the immediate family members of someone who has been issued a Veteran specialty plate. Seventeen dollars from each plate goes to the Veterans' Donation Fund which funds programs that benefit Veterans and their families throughout Arizona. The new plates are:

Veteran plate with Air Force Seal
Veteran plate with Army Seal
Veteran plate with Coast Guard Seal
Veteran plate with Code Talker Seal
Veteran plate with Marine Seal
Veteran plate with Navy Seal
Woman Veteran plate with Air Force Seal
Woman Veteran plate with Army Seal
Woman Veteran plate with Coast Guard Seal
Woman Veteran plate with Marine Seal
Woman Veteran plate with Navy Seal

“Veterans take a lot of pride in not only their military service, but also their specific branch,” Col. Wanda Wright, ADVS Director said. “These new license plates give veterans another way to honor their service while helping other veterans.”

The Veteran Code Talker plate was designed by Alyssa Williams of Flagstaff, who won the Code Talker Seal Design Contest in 2020 that was held in partnership with the Governor’s Office on Tribal Relations and ADOT.

To view and order any specialty plate, visit azmvdnow.gov. Most specialty plates cost $25 upon initial application, of which $17 goes to a designated charitable organization. Personalization can be added for an additional $25 per year.

Specialty plates are authorized by the Arizona legislature and have been offered since 1989. Authorized plate designs complete a review by ADOT and law enforcement. In all, there are more than 80 license plate options for Arizona motorists.

Redesigned Phoenix Suns specialty plate now available

Redesigned Phoenix Suns specialty plate now available

Redesigned Phoenix Suns specialty plate now available

November 22, 2021

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns specialty license plate has a new look and it’s a slam dunk for fans of the NBA Western Conference champions.

The Phoenix Suns specialty plate can be ordered at azmvdnow.gov, which is the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division’s primary online self-service portal.

Displaying the Suns specialty plate does more than share your fandom, it also benefits charitable causes. The specialty plate costs $25 upon initial application, of which $17 goes to Phoenix Suns Charities, impacting children in need throughout Arizona.

Last year, all of Arizona’s specialty plates raised nearly $11 million for charitable causes.

The Suns specialty plate with the old design remains valid for use on vehicles but is no longer available for purchase. Customers with the old specialty plate design can receive the redesigned plate for a $5 fee, plus postage and handling.

To order any specialty plate, visit azmvdnow.gov.

What’s the difference between AZMVDNow and ServiceArizona?

What’s the difference between AZMVDNow and ServiceArizona?

What’s the difference between AZMVDNow and ServiceArizona?

By Doug Pacey / ADOT Communications

April 26, 2021

For years, doing business online with MVD meant going to ServiceArizona.com. But, about a year ago, AZMVDNow.gov took over as the primary way to complete MVD services on the Internet.

Part of this change came about because MVD transitioned from an obsolete computer system – it contained elements that were more than three decades old and unsustainable – to a state-of-the-art platform that allowed for far more online services to be offered to customers.

ServiceArizona.com is great and it’s still there, but AZMVDNow.gov opened up a much broader world of customer service.

So, what’s the difference between ServiceArizona.com and AZMVDNow.gov?

First, let’s start with their similarities:

Both websites are maintained by ADOT and are the only places on the Internet that a person should share or provide their personal information regarding MVD services.
Both are fast, easy and secure.

Some services, such as vehicle registration renewal, requesting a replacement driver license or driver license motor vehicle record, and ordering a restricted-use 3-day permit can be completed at both websites.

Now, how are they different? Another way to phrase this is, “Why should you make AZMVDNow.gov your go-to website for MVD services?" Because at AZMVDNow.gov you can:

Schedule an in-office MVD appointment – for Travel ID, perhaps?
Renew a driver license.
Renew a CDL.
Teens can take the Permit Test @ Home.
Request a “paper title” for your vehicle.
Order a specialty or personalized license plate.
Electronically transfer your vehicle title after a sale.
Change your address and email on file with MVD.
Order an OHV decal.
Submit a sold notice.
Request a registration refund.
Complete many other MVD services – all told, two-thirds of MVD transactions can be done at AZMVDNow.gov.

AZMVDNOw also allows customers to complete multiple services after logging into their account, while ServiceArizona.com requires users to complete one transaction at a time.

To recap, when doing MVD business online, AZMVDNow.gov is the go-to site.

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Arizonans can now renew driver licenses online

Arizonans can now renew driver licenses online

Arizonans can now renew driver licenses online

February 25, 2021

PHOENIX – Renewing a standard Arizona driver license and a commercial driver license can now be completed with a few clicks on a website.

As Governor Doug Ducey’s Executive Order on deferring standard driver license expiration dates ends on Feb. 28, the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division is giving many Arizonans the ability to renew their driver license online. Previously, renewals could only be processed during an office visit.

“Most Arizonans with a standard driver license must renew their license when they turn 65 years of age and every five years thereafter,” ADOT Director John Halikowski said. “During the pandemic, ADOT wants to continue Governor Ducey’s efforts to help protect our most vulnerable and we’re pleased to be able to offer a contactless renewal option so people can continue making healthy choices.”

An in-office visit will be required to renew a standard Arizona driver license if an individual’s photo of record was taken more than 12 years prior to renewal, but most Arizonans will be able to renew their driver license without visiting an MVD office. Driver license-holders can log-in to their account at AZMVDNow.gov to see their eligibility for online renewal.

To renew a CDL online at AZMVDNow.gov, an individual’s address must remain the same, a valid primary document is on file with MVD and their current credential must be in good standing. CDL holders with a hazmat endorsement will not be able to renew their license online.

This new, streamlined renewal option was made possible, in large part, when MVD implemented a state-of-the-art computer operating system last spring. That change replaced an obsolete system that contained elements that were older than 35 years and no longer sustainable. The new system has made it possible for MVD to offer customers the ability to complete most services online at AZMVDNow.gov, eliminating the need to visit an MVD office for many Arizonans.

“We’ve all seen a lot of change over the last year, but this is something new that everyone can embrace,” MVD Director Eric Jorgensen said. “The website AZMVDNow.gov has added convenience for customers and made it easier for Arizonans to conduct their business with MVD. Adding driver license renewals to the long list of other services, like registration renewals, change of address and ordering a replacement license, will help keep Arizonans out of line and safely on the road.”

When renewing online, an individual’s official driver record will be updated with the new expiration date in the MVD system when the application and payment are submitted electronically.

When it comes time to renew a driver license, individuals can follow the below steps to renew online.

Go to AZMVDNow.gov and sign-in to your account. If you need to activate your account – everyone with an Arizona driver license has an account – follow those steps.
After logging in, select “Renew Now” in the “My Credential” section and follow the instructions.
Allow about 15 days for processing and mail delivery of your new driver license.

Olivia Rodrigo has her ‘Drivers License.’ Do you?

Olivia Rodrigo has her ‘Drivers License.’ Do you?

Olivia Rodrigo has her ‘Drivers License.’ Do you?

By Doug Pacey / ADOT Communications

January 26, 2021

Olivia Rodrigo’s song “Drivers License” has taken the music world by storm, shattering streaming and airplay records and debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

While we here at the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division aren’t hit songwriters or noted music critics, we are professionals at issuing driver licenses and feel we can speak with some authority on this topic.

Both parents and teens can feel anxiety when a teen is learning to drive, but otaining a permit or driver license shouldn't cause any stress. When it comes time for teens to get their license, here are the steps for first-time drivers younger than 18 years old:

First, check the permit and license requirements.

Next, you’ll need to take the written test to get an Instruction Permit. The written test can be taken at an MVD office – appointments are required – but we suggest doing the Permit Test @ Home through AZMVDNow.gov. Study the Arizona Driver Manual and take a few practice tests to ensure you’re prepared for the written test. Participating Arizona Professional Driving School trainers can also administer the written test.

After the written test is passed, it’s time to get your Instruction Permit. Use the teen’s AZ MVD Now account to schedule an appointment at an MVD office or visit an Authorized Third Party driver license provider. Don’t forget to bring a completed application and all necessary original supporting documents.

Now, you’ve got your instruction permit! But don’t go off driving by yourself “through the suburbs” just yet -- permit-holders must have a licensed driver who is at least 21 years of age in the front seat next to them at all times.

Finally, after meeting requirements, schedule a road test so you can get your “Driver’s License!”

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