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June 2, 2023 | Blog Articles
By Bill Lamoreaux / ADOT Communications

In the coming months, Arizonans using Android devices will be able to add driver licenses and state IDs to Google Wallet, offering yet another way to carry your ID. 

May 31, 2023 | News/Press Release
Deadline is May 2025 if you wish to use state credential for travel
With just under two years remaining before the federal deadline for domestic airline travelers to have a federally compliant ID, the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division has issued 2,013,187 – and counting – Arizona Travel ID cards.
May 26, 2023 | News/Press Release
AZMVDNOW.gov is your easy portal to MVD services

Use AZMVDNOW.gov to access many MVD services online. Renew your driver license, obtain an official Travel ID, take practice driver exams and more. See the full list of online services to save yourself a trip to an MVD office.

 

May 26, 2023 | News/Press Release
Limited services will be available during the remodel
The Apache Junction MVD office will be going through a remodel beginning Saturday, May 27, 2023. The remodel is planned to last approximately one month with an anticipated reopening date of Monday, June 26, 2023. The mobile MVD will be on-site to provide limited services during the remodel. We encourage you to schedule an appointment to limit your wait time on-site.  
May 17, 2023 | News/Press Release
Buckeye MVD office
The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (ADOT MVD) office located in Buckeye will officially close on May 31, 2023. The lease agreement for the facility expires on May 31, 2023. ADOT has been advised that the lease will not be extended and must vacate the premises by May 31, 2023. 
April 13, 2023 | Blog Articles
By Bill Lamoreaux / ADOT Communications

The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division and its partner, Donate Life Arizona, are celebrating National Donate Life Month in April. 

This year we are highlighting the big impact of such an insignificant decision, like electing to be a donor can have. 

“I remember falling asleep one night and waking up about two days later finding out I had been medevaced to Denver, Colorado,” says Kenny Hanson, a liver recipient. “When I woke up, I was in stage 4 liver failure.” 

March 13, 2023 | Blog Articles
By Bill Lamoreaux / ADOT Communications

After nearly 10 years, it was time for the Arizona driver license to get a new look. While the new design is better looking and includes more images that represent Arizona, the best part of the card is that it incorporates more security features. These features will help reduce the ability of counterfeit copies and fraudulent uses.

February 14, 2023 | Blog Articles
By Bill Lamoreaux / ADOT Communications
Feb. 14 is National Donor Day and we're thrilled to share the story of three Arizona siblings who received heart transplants.
January 31, 2023 | News/Press Release

Use AZMVDNow.gov to access many MVD services online. Renew your driver's license, take practice driver exams, obtain an official Travel ID. See the full list of online services to save yourself a trip to an MVD office.

October 5, 2022 | Blog Articles
By Bill Lamoreaux / ADOT Communications

Changes to the new driver road test are here and we have the details!

September 8, 2022 | Blog Articles
By Bill Lamoreaux / ADOT Communications

The federal deadline of May 3, 2023, for having a credential that will be accepted by TSA for domestic air travel is coming soon.

August 22, 2022 | News/Press Release

PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) is helping out kids heading back to school. MVD teams just wrapped up a new project called “Tools for Schools” in which they collected school supplies from coworkers. The project was created by MVD's new community engagement program, "MVD Community Connections."

August 8, 2022 | Blog Articles
By Bill Lamoreaux / ADOT Communications

Four new specialty license plates have been made available to Arizonans.

July 18, 2022 | News/Press Release

ADOT MVD unveils new specialty license plates
Arizona 4-H, Arizona Education, Congenital Heart Defect Awareness and Thunderbirds Charities among new plates offered

PHOENIX – Arizonans now have even more choices to support their favorite charitable cause as the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division is making available four new specialty license plates.

July 14, 2022 | News/Press Release

PHOENIX – More than 3 million Arizonans have discovered the safest, fastest and most convenient way to complete services with the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division.

Since launching in April 2020, more than 3 million Arizonans have activated their free AZMVDNow.gov account, giving them access to the primary online portal for MVD customers. 

June 23, 2022 | News/Press Release

PHOENIX – Summer is not only a hot time for the weather, but also for parents to help potential teenage drivers get some training under their belt. It's an excellent time to have a conversation on the important rules of the road.

May 10, 2022 | Blog Articles
By Bill Lamoreaux / ADOT Communications

Don’t get grounded. Join the 1.65 million Arizonans who have already upgraded to the Arizona Travel ID. 

April 7, 2022 | News/Press Release

PHOENIX – Arizona has a lot of unique features – like having a Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) instead of a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

 

But what might seem like a simple name difference can lead unsuspecting customers to unauthorized websites and scams when they’re simply searching for ways to do business online with the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division.

March 23, 2022 | News/Press Release

PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division embraces the motto, “Out of the line and safely on the road.” This is a nod to MVD’s commitment to putting Arizonans first by reducing in-office wait times and offering customers a growing number of digital options.

Today, ADOT MVD is aiming higher – literally – and that motto could easily be revised to “out of the line and safely in the sky.”

March 14, 2022 | Blog Articles
By Lori Baker / ADOT Communications

Take a 100-year journey through ADOT's Old MVD Building.