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ADOT unveils three new specialty license plates

ADOT unveils three new specialty license plates

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ADOT unveils three new specialty license plates

ADOT unveils three new specialty license plates

August 14, 2024

Two more plates also now available for motorcycles

PHOENIX – Arizonans have more choices to support their favorite charitable causes as the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division offers three additional specialty license plates.

With the addition of the Hualapai Tribe, Phoenix Rising FC and Rotary International specialty plates, MVD now offers 104 options that can be viewed at azdot.gov/plates and ordered at azmvdnow.gov/plates

In addition to the three new plates, Arizona Highways and the redesigned Keep Arizona Beautiful plates are both now available as motorcycle plates.

“Specialty license plates offer a great way to customize a vehicle and show your proud support for one of these uniquely Arizona organizations,” MVD Director Eric Jorgensen said. “MVD is pleased to offer the various plates that will have an impact for the organizations dedicated to improving Arizona and our communities.”

Most specialty plates cost $25 each year. Of that amount, $17 goes to a designated charity or nonprofit group. During the fiscal year that ended June 30, sales of specialty plates contributed over $12 million for various causes and charities.

Specialty plates are authorized by the Arizona Legislature and have been offered since 1989. Plate designs complete a review by ADOT and law enforcement. Personalization can be added for an additional $25 per year.

Learn more about each of these plates:

Hualapai Tribe

This specialty plate is available to anyone, and $17 goes to the Hualapai Tribe for ongoing human services to Tribal elders, healthy and positive activities for Tribal youth, and support for programs related to health, recreation and education in the community.  

“The Hualapai Tribe is proud to have a specialty license plate now available to citizens across Arizona and is grateful to the many Tribal members who helped make this possible,” said Tribal Chairman Duane Clarke. “Those who purchase the Hualapai Tribe specialty plates will be helping with ongoing support for programs in the community. This is a great opportunity, and we look forward to sharing the many benefits with the Hualapai people.”

Phoenix Rising FC

This specialty plate is available to anyone, and $17 goes to provide soccer programs and services to boys and girls K thru 12 whose families have financial challenges.

"Our fans have been asking for a Phoenix Rising license plate for years, and we’re thrilled to finally make this a reality. We involved our fans every step of the way to select the most popular plate while adhering to the state’s guidelines," said Phoenix Rising President Bobby Dulle. "It’s a fantastic way for our fans to show their Rising pride on the road and, best of all, every plate purchased will support our youth programs, helping to make the game more accessible for young players across our community."

Rotary International 

This specialty plate is available to anyone, with $17 going to support the Rotary Clubs of Arizona and their projects.

“These license plates will not only showcase our commitment to service but also provide an opportunity for individuals to support Rotary's humanitarian efforts such as education, health, and clean water," said Stephen Phair, President and Founder of the Rotary Clubs of Arizona. "This has been a collaborative effort involving Rotarians from every corner of our state, and we are grateful for their contributions. The official license plate will serve as a symbol of Rotary's dedication to making a positive impact in communities locally and globally."

To view and order any specialty plate, please visit azmvdnow.gov

 

Make tax preparations easier with AZ MVD NOW

Make tax preparations easier with AZ MVD NOW

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Make tax preparations easier with AZ MVD NOW

Make tax preparations easier with AZ MVD NOW

March 28, 2024

Check your vehicle taxes paid last year online

PHOENIX – With Tax Day just a few weeks away, the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division is doing its part to take some of the hassle and stress out of filling out those forms. 

MVD’s online portal, azmvdnow.gov, conveniently provides a free summary of vehicle license tax and fees paid during 2023 for every vehicle registered in your name.

“This is the simplest way for customers to get this information for filing their taxes,” said MVD Director Eric Jorgensen. “Getting this report just takes a few seconds and it’s much easier than going into each vehicle to collect all your registration forms and copying them for your tax records. It’s one more convenience that MVD provides to get you out of the line and safely on the road.”

The report is readily available in your secure account. Simply log in and click on the Vehicle Payment Summary (Vehicle License Tax and other Fees) option listed below your driver license and registered vehicle information. 

To activate your account, please visit azmvdnow.gov and follow the prompts. AZ MVD Now accounts are free and protected by several security protocols that are explained on the site and in an accompanying “how to” video.

 

Taxed by tax time? MVD makes it a little easier

Taxed by tax time? MVD makes it a little easier

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Taxed by tax time? MVD makes it a little easier

Taxed by tax time? MVD makes it a little easier

February 4, 2019

PHOENIX – With tax season in full swing, the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division is doing its part to take some of the hassle out of filling out those forms for Uncle Sam.

MVD has unveiled the “Vehicle License Tax Paid in 2018” feature, which is now available for free at ServiceArizona.com. This service provides vehicle owners a consolidated report on how much was paid in taxes and fees for every registered vehicle, in 2018.

“This is the simplest way for customers to get this information for filing their taxes,” said MVD Stakeholder Relations Manager Jennifer Bowser-Richards. “Getting this report just takes a few minutes and it’s much easier than going into your garage, collecting all your registration forms and copying them for your tax files. It’s one more convenience that MVD provides to stay ahead of the curve serving our customers.”

For more information: azdot.gov/mvd, or ServiceArizona.com

MVD makes tax time a little easier

MVD makes tax time a little easier

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MVD makes tax time a little easier

MVD makes tax time a little easier

February 6, 2018

PHOENIX – With tax season in full swing, the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division is taking some of the hassle out of filling out those forms for Uncle Sam.

MVD has unveiled the 2017 “Vehicle Fees / Taxes Paid” report, which is now available for free at ServiceArizona.com. This service provides vehicle owners a consolidated report on how much was paid in taxes and fees for every registered vehicle in 2017.

“This is the simplest way for customers to get this information for filing their taxes,” said MVD Stakeholder Relations Manager Jennifer Bowser-Richards. “Getting this report just takes a few minutes and it’s much easier than going into your garage, collecting all your registration forms and copying them for your tax files. It’s one more convenience that MVD provides to stay ahead of the curve serving our customers.”

For more information: azdot.gov/mvd, or ServiceArizona.com

MVD, Department of Revenue simplify tax payment for out-of-state vehicle purchases

MVD, Department of Revenue simplify tax payment for out-of-state vehicle purchases

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MVD, Department of Revenue simplify tax payment for out-of-state vehicle purchases

MVD, Department of Revenue simplify tax payment for out-of-state vehicle purchases

November 9, 2017

PHOENIX – Arizona residents who buy cars out of state now have a much easier way to pay the city and state use taxes.

Working with the Arizona Department of Revenue, the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division is now able to accept these payments when the buyer registers his or her vehicle at an MVD or Authorized Third Party office.

Prior to this partnership, customers would pay state tax in an office at the time of vehicle registration. They would then receive a statement from DOR in the mail several weeks later for city tax due. Under the new system, both state and city taxes will be calculated and paid when the customer registers the vehicle.

A web-based calculator available on AZDOR.gov to allows individuals to determine the amount of tax that will be required at the time of registration based on the vehicle owner’s home address. 

“The Vehicle Use Tax calculator is a tool our staff has envisioned for more than a decade, and they have worked very hard in the last several months when the partnership with ADOT began to make that vision a reality,” said David Briant, director of the Arizona Department of Revenue. “We are excited to partner with ADOT on this initiative to help taxpayers. This tool will provide a one-stop shop and help make buying a vehicle outside the state or country more efficient.”

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MVD Director Eric Jorgensen said, “One of MVD’s roles is to collect these funds, and making that process easier for the customer is very important. This partnership helps achieve our vision of getting Arizona out of waiting in line and safely on the road.”

Approximately 2.6 million customers are served each year by the MVD, and of those about 22,000 register vehicles bought in another state.

Vehicle license tax report for 2016 now available on ServiceArizona.com

Vehicle license tax report for 2016 now available on ServiceArizona.com

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Vehicle license tax report for 2016 now available on ServiceArizona.com

Vehicle license tax report for 2016 now available on ServiceArizona.com

January 30, 2017

PHOENIX – With another tax season at hand, the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division is once again offering a free online way to learn how much vehicle license tax you paid in 2016.

Vehicle Fee Recap, available through ServiceArizona.com, also allows vehicle owners to obtain the amount of any specialty license plate donations.

From the ServiceArizona home page, a customer can select the Vehicle Fee Recap link and follow the simple instructions to receive a free, printable report. The Vehicle Fee Recap report will only contain information for the previous calendar year. The 2016 data is now available, and customers who made an online inquiry prior to Jan. 27, 2017, should double-check their records to ensure they have the updated information.

Owners of vehicles registered in Arizona who wish to use the data provided in the Vehicle Fee Recap report for tax returns should seek guidance from the Internal Revenue Service, the Arizona Department of Revenue or other tax professionals.

The Vehicle Fee Recap feature of ServiceArizona is also accessible from mobile devices.

Information about all services offered by MVD can be found at azdot.gov/mvd.

Vehicle license tax report for 2015 now available on ServiceArizona.com

Vehicle license tax report for 2015 now available on ServiceArizona.com

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Vehicle license tax report for 2015 now available on ServiceArizona.com

Vehicle license tax report for 2015 now available on ServiceArizona.com

February 1, 2016

PHOENIX – With another tax season at hand, the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division is once again offering a free online way to learn how much vehicle license tax you paid in 2015.

Vehicle Fee Recap, available through ServiceArizona.com, also allows vehicle owners to obtain the amount of any specialty license plate donations.

From the ServiceArizona home page, a customer can select the Vehicle Fee Recap link and follow the simple instructions to receive a free, printable report. The Vehicle Fee Recap report will only contain information for the previous calendar year.

Owners of vehicles registered in Arizona who wish to use the data provided in the Vehicle Fee Recap report for tax returns should seek guidance from the Internal Revenue Service, the Arizona Department of Revenue or other tax professionals.

The Vehicle Fee Recap feature of ServiceArizona is also accessible by mobile devices.

Information about all services offered by MVD can be found at azdot.gov/mvd.

Under new law, ADOT offers vehicle license tax exemption to survivors of fallen first responders

Under new law, ADOT offers vehicle license tax exemption to survivors of fallen first responders

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Under new law, ADOT offers vehicle license tax exemption to survivors of fallen first responders

Under new law, ADOT offers vehicle license tax exemption to survivors of fallen first responders

December 22, 2015

PHOENIX – As a way of expressing gratitude to those who risk their lives protecting others, a law taking effect Jan. 1 will allow spouses and dependents of first responders killed in the line of duty to register a vehicle free of the vehicle license tax, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division.

These qualifying family members of law enforcement officers, firefighters and other emergency responders may exempt one vehicle registered in their names from the vehicle license tax as well as the $8 registration fee:

  • A spouse for as long as he or she remains unmarried.
  • A child of the fallen responder who is under age 18.
  • An unmarried full-time student at least 18 years of age and under 23 years of age.
  • An unmarried dependent who suffers from a disability that began before age 23 and remains a dependent of the surviving spouse or a guardian.

Those who wish to apply for this exemption can go online to the ADOT website and download the Survivor of Fallen Responder Exemption form. The form must be certified by the employer of the fallen responder stating that the responder did work for the agency and died in the line of duty or died from injuries suffered in the line of duty. The certified form can then be turned in to the Motor Vehicle Division to get the license tax waiver.

Surviving dependents who are full-time students or disabled will be required to show proof of college enrollment or disability.

The form can be found in the MVD Forms Library at azdot.gov/mvdforms.

Those who qualify for this exemption are encouraged to keep the completed form for their records so they may use it for each year they qualify for the vehicle license tax waiver.

For more information, please visit azdot.gov/mvd.

ADOT MVD offers online vehicle license tax report for 2014

ADOT MVD offers online vehicle license tax report for 2014

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ADOT MVD offers online vehicle license tax report for 2014

ADOT MVD offers online vehicle license tax report for 2014

February 17, 2015

PHOENIX – As Arizonans start working on their tax returns, many want to know the amount of vehicle license tax they paid last year.

The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division offers a free online service, Vehicle Fee Recap, on ServiceArizona.com to help vehicle owners easily obtain their vehicle license tax paid in 2014 as well as any specialty license plate donations.

From the ServiceArizona home page, a customer can select the Vehicle Fee Recap link and follow the simple instructions to receive a free, printable report. The Vehicle Fee Recap report will only contain information for the previous calendar year.

“Vehicle Fee Recap has proven to be one of ServiceArizona’s most popular features during tax season,” said Motor Vehicle Division Director Stacey Stanton. “This service is yet another way MVD works to save valuable time for our customers.”

Owners of Arizona-registered vehicles who wish to use the data provided in the Vehicle Fee Recap report for tax returns should seek guidance from the Internal Revenue Service, the Arizona Department of Revenue or other tax professionals.

The Vehicle Fee Recap feature of ServiceArizona is also accessible by mobile devices.

Information about all services offered by MVD can be found at azdot.gov/mvd.

ADOT MVD offers online vehicle license tax report for 2013 tax returns

ADOT MVD offers online vehicle license tax report for 2013 tax returns

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ADOT MVD offers online vehicle license tax report for 2013 tax returns

ADOT MVD offers online vehicle license tax report for 2013 tax returns

March 27, 2014

PHOENIX – As the April 15 tax deadline approaches, people doing last-minute work on their tax returns may want to know the amount of vehicle license tax they paid on their vehicle. The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division offers a free online tool called Vehicle Fee Recap on the official MVD transaction services website, ServiceArizona.com, to help vehicle owners easily obtain both the vehicle registration fees and vehicle license tax paid in 2013.

From the home page of ServiceArizona.com, the Vehicle Fee Recap process starts with the customer entering their name, Arizona driver license or customer identification number and date of birth into a secure form. The result is a one-page, printable report that lists the total registration fees and vehicle license tax fees paid for each vehicle on file under the owner of record. The Vehicle Fee Recap report will only contain a listing of registered vehicle information for which a vehicle license tax was paid. In addition, the reports will only contain information for the previous calendar year.

Owners of Arizona-registered vehicles who wish to use the data provided in the Vehicle Fee Recap report should refer to guidance from the Internal Revenue Service or the Arizona Department of Revenue.

“Vehicle Fee Recap is one of ServiceArizona’s most popular features during tax season,” said ADOT Motor Vehicle Division Director Stacey K. Stanton. “Every customer’s time is valuable. Vehicle Fee Recap is yet another way the MVD utilizes technology to save time for our customers.”

The Vehicle Fee Recap feature of ServiceArizona.com is also accessible by mobile devices.

Information on ServiceArizona.com is transmitted securely using encryption technology and the site does not collect or share user data for marketing purposes.

Information about all the services offered by the MVD can be found at azdot.gov/mvd.