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October 4, 2023 | News/Press Release
Motor Vehicle Division online portal is rated high for convenience
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. 
September 21, 2023 | News/Press Release
Motor Vehicle Division station helps Phoenix facility’s clients get state-issued IDs
An Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division office opened on the Human Services Campus near downtown Phoenix issued state IDs to 780 people in August, its first full month of operations. 
September 7, 2023 | Blog Articles
By Lourdes Lerma / ADOT Communications

You are about to leave home for work, shopping or time with friends. You don’t expect to get pulled over, but it can happen if you don’t pay close attention to when your vehicle’s registration expires. 

Although the sticker on your license plate indicates the month of expiration, it’s important to keep in mind that some vehicle registrations expire at the end of the month and others on the 15th day of a month.

August 9, 2023 | Blog Articles
By Bill Lamoreaux / ADOT Communications

It’s the start of another school year, and the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) is helping kids and teachers head back with the supplies they need. MVD teams across the state collected school supplies from co-workers as part of the MVD's community engagement program, "MVD Community Connections."

August 8, 2023 | News/Press Release
Motor Vehicle Division station helps Phoenix facility’s clients get state-issued IDs
A partnership between the Homeless ID Project and the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division is enabling clients at the Human Services Campus near downtown Phoenix to get replacement state-issued IDs without having to travel several miles to the nearest MVD office.
August 8, 2023 | Blog Articles
By Bill Lamoreaux / ADOT Communications

The Arizona license plate was just voted the best plate in the country, according to an

July 26, 2023 | News/Press Release
Pilot program brings TeleMVD station to eastern Arizona community
TeleMVD connects with an MVD employee located elsewhere, allowing a customer to complete dozens of vehicle and driver license services without having to drive to an MVD office.
June 8, 2023 | News/Press Release
ADOT website has materials and practice tests to help aspiring drivers
The ADOT website is a great resource for test-takers and their parents, sharing the Arizona Driver License Manual and even free practice tests at azdot.gov/permit-tests. Most choose to take the test online via AZMVDNow.gov.
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.
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.