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August 5, 2026 | News/Press Release
Charitable contributions approach $16 million
For the first time, the number of active specialty plates in Arizona have surpassed the one million mark in a single year. Also, a record $15.8 million was collected and will be distributed among the 104 charitable options available.
July 30, 2026 | News/Press Release
Rollout of enhancements include emergency contact option
Starting today, a new digital text box is available for both the driver and vehicle records to voluntarily indicate that they, or someone in the vehicle, may require accommodations to better communicate with first responders during traffic stops or incidents.
July 23, 2026 | Blog Articles
By Bill Lamoreaux / ADOT Communications
The newest TeleMVD station is located in the Colorado City Town Hall and will help residents conduct MVD business in the community without having to go to an MVD or Authorized Third Party office miles away. 
July 1, 2026 | Blog Articles
By Bill Lamoreaux / ADOT Communications
The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division charitable team known as MVD Community Connections began the fifth year of giving back to Arizona communities.
June 30, 2026 | News/Press Release
Maverick Community Impact plate marks 115 plate options
The addition of the Maverick Community Impact specialty plate, established by state law, brings the total options to 115 different license plates that can be viewed and ordered at AZMVDNOW.gov.
May 18, 2026 | News/Press Release
Allowing registration renewal easily in the wallet
You can now add your vehicle registration and title directly to your Arizona Wallet. This new feature allows you to view these documents anytime, get notified before the registration expires and link directly to AZMVDNow.gov to renew the registration.
May 15, 2026 | Blog Articles
By Bill Lamoreaux / ADOT Communications
A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, May 13, officially opened the more airy and modern MVD office for residents of the northern Tucson area.
April 29, 2026 | Blog Articles
By Bill Lamoreaux / ADOT Communications
Tucson North MVD office remodel nearly finished. The temporary office modular trailer currently there has 13 TeleMVD stations for nearly all MVD related services during the remodel process.
April 28, 2026 | Blog Articles
By Terry Riepl / ADOT Communications
As Arizona gears up to celebrate 100 years of Route 66, the Arizona Department of Transportation wants to highlight a great way to carry a piece of the so-called Mother Road with you no matter where you’re headed.
March 26, 2026 | News/Press Release
Arizona Diamondbacks plate receives a fresh new look
ADOT MVD offers five new specialty license plates. The Arizona Youth Charities, Gila River Indian Community, No One Fights Alone, Teen Lifeline and 4AZKids specialty plates are new and the Arizona Diamondbacks plate received a fresh look.
March 11, 2026 | News/Press Release
ADOT MVD once again at the forefront of digital ID options
ADOT MVD is providing a new digital wallet option for Arizona residents. The Arizona Wallet app is available to download on the App Store and Google Play.
January 20, 2026 | News/Press Release
Available to enrolled members of Arizona tribal nations under new law
Enrolled members of federally recognized tribal nations can now receive driver licenses, instruction permits and ID cards bearing a Native American designation. Those who choose this option will have the words “Native American” printed on the front of their credential.
December 24, 2025 | Blog Articles
By Terry Riepl / ADOT Communications
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our employees, the Adopt an Angel program helped 43 ADOT families this holiday season and fulfilled more than 200 wishes.
December 24, 2025 | Blog Articles
By Bill Lamoreaux / ADOT Communications
MVD offices pick a charitable organization in their community to help and collect food, toys or whatever supplies that the charitable organization requests to help bring that holiday feeling to families in need.
December 1, 2025 | Blog Articles
By Bill Lamoreaux / ADOT Communications
As part of the MVD Community Connections efforts, several office locations across the state organized food donation drives to help out in their communities this Thanksgiving.
November 28, 2025 | Blog Articles
By Steve Elliott / ADOT Communications
In a season when many of us think more about giving back, learn how MVD Community Connections is a priority throughout the year.
November 26, 2025 | News/Press Release
Now 109 opportunities to support Arizona nonprofits
With the addition of the Ovarian Cancer Awareness, Phoenix Mercury and Verde Valley Wine Trail specialty plates, MVD now offers 109 options that can be viewed at azdot.gov/plates and ordered at azmvdnow.gov/plates.
September 20, 2025 | Blog Articles
By Bill Lamoreaux / ADOT Communications
The ADOT MVD Community Connections team was recently recognized with the AAMVA Region 4 2025 Community Service Award for their continued efforts to support community organizations across the state.
September 2, 2025 | News/Press Release
You can do so easily online or by visiting an MVD office
By completing a sold notice, you remove your name as the owner of record for the vehicle and help protect yourself from future responsibilities even if the new owner has not transferred the registration into their name yet.
August 18, 2025 | Blog Articles
By Bill Lamoreaux / ADOT Communications
The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division helped kids and teachers head back with the cool backpacks and supplies needed for another successful year in the classroom.