MVD

PHOENIX – The worldwide aluminum shortage that’s constraining production for various industries means there is a temporary interruption in the production of Arizona license plates.

PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Transportation’s Motor Vehicle Division office in Tuba City will soon be more welcoming to customers.

ADOT is replacing Customer Service Representative workstations inside the building, which will create more interior space for customers. In order to make those and other improvements,the office will be closed to customers June 3-8.

PHOENIX – Thinking of selling or trading in your car? After agreeing to a price, one of the most important things a seller can do is complete a “sold notice” with the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division.

Wait. What’s a “sold notice” and why is it important?

PHOENIX – If a visit to an ADOT Motor Vehicle Division office is in your future, there’s good news: Appointments can be scheduled online in less than a minute.

No longer is it required to log-in to an account at AZMVDNow.gov to schedule an office visit. Instead, MVD customers who have an Arizona driver license or ID card can simply go to AZMVDNow.gov, click on the orange “schedule an appointment” button and follow the prompts.

PHOENIX – Robocalls. Scammy text messages. Shady websites.

When it comes to doing business with the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division, ignore all unsolicited communications and avoid online search engines. Instead, go straight to the source at AZMVDNow.gov or ServiceArizona.com. These are legitimate MVD websites and the only ones customers should conduct personal MVD business on.

PHOENIX – A year after it became the primary way for customers to complete Arizona MVD services online, AZMVDNow.gov has reached a major milestone: 2 million AZ MVD Now accounts have been activated.

Millions of Arizonans have discovered the ease and convenience of having access to complete two-thirds of all MVD services on their own schedule. This contactless way of doing business with MVD has been embraced by millions.

PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division continues to adapt to changing customer service demands. MVD recently expanded contact center help, added temporary help to assist in the demand for appointments and has steadily increased the number of online self-serve options, including driver license renewals, available to customers at AZMVDNow.gov.

Expanding call center help to the Yuma prison will provide some relief to the high volume of calls MVD receives.

PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Transportation is pleased to announce that many commercial truck drivers are now eligible to renew their Commercial Driver License (CDL) online. The ability to renew online offers time savings and convenience and ADOT Motor Vehicle Division encourages commercial truck drivers to explore this option when their CDL needs to be renewed.

Previously, renewing a CDL required a visit to an ADOT Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) office. 

PHOENIX – Residents of Chinle and nearby communities will soon be welcomed by a newer and larger ADOT Motor Vehicle Division office when they complete their vehicle- and driver-related services.

The new MVD building at the Apache County Complex on US Highway 191 is scheduled to open to the public on Monday, March 29. This building replaces the current one, which has been in use since 1971. At 2,487 square feet, the new MVD office will be almost 50% larger than the current office.

When a water leak threatened to close the Prescott MVD office, the employees decided not to let that happen.

PHOENIX – Arizonans can now renew their vehicle registration while shopping at one of the world’s largest retailers.

Through CheckFreePay® from Fiserv, the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division has made it possible for customers to renew vehicle registration with cash or debit at Walmart stores.

PHOENIX – Are you in the market for a new-to-you car? Thinking of selling your vehicle in a private-party sale?

Whether you’re a prospective buyer or a seller – or both – the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division wants consumers to know steps they can take to protect themselves when selling or purchasing a used vehicle.

What can a top single on the Billboard Hot 100 teach us about driving? Well, let us tell you!

PHOENIX – More than 1.5 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 1.5 million Arizonans have activated their free AZMVDNow.gov account, giving them access to the primary online portal for MVD customers. 

Governor Doug Ducey recently signed an executive order about driver license renewal. Here's how that helps out 75,000 Arizona residents during the current public health situation.

PHOENIX – As part of a continued statewide effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and protect the most vulnerable, Governor Doug Ducey has issued an Executive Order deferring renewals of standard driver licenses with an expiration date between March 1, 2020, and Feb. 28, 2021, by one year from their original expiration date. 

Time running out, but you are still searching for the perfect holiday gift? ADOT is here with some suggestions!

PHOENIX – The Donor Network of Arizona recognized two ADOT Motor Vehicle Division employees recently for their efforts promoting organ donation.

The Donor Network of Arizona honored Maddie Kinder, an MVD IT program manager, and Josh Lamey, MVD office manager at Apache Junction and Globe locations, among the organization’s 2020 Donation Champions.

PHOENIX – Need to make an in-office appointment at the MVD? Don’t pick up the phone, go online and pick the location and time that works best for you.

Customers can now go to the web and schedule an in-office appointment for any service at Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division offices. Previously, in-office appointments could be scheduled online for a selection of transactions.

PHOENIX – Eggs...bread...milk...vehicle registration renewal. Yes, renewing your vehicle’s registration can now be completed during a trip to the grocery store, and many other locations, too.

Through CheckFreePay® from Fiserv, the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division is giving customers another convenient option to renew their vehicle’s registration.