Vehicle Services

A suspension could have been generated for one of several reasons:

• The information you sent may not have been received.
• The vehicle identification number may have been incorrect on the document provided.
• Insurance information submitted may not cover the time of suspension.
• Documents may have crossed in the mail. Out-of-state insurance may have been provided when Arizona proof of insurance was required. For details concerning your case, please contact us.

If you received a notice from us regarding your insurance, please follow the instructions on that notice or contact us or visit AZMVDNow.gov to submit temporary notice of updated coverage. 

In some cases immediately, in others within 24 hours after receipt, provided the information submitted meets the requirements of the law. Also, you must ensure that the information is sent to the MVD representative with whom you spoke, to guarantee immediate reinstatement of plates and registration.

You must provide proof of Arizona liability insurance that was in effect at the time of the suspension. Or, if that proof cannot be obtained, you must pay a $50 reinstatement fee and provide current proof of Arizona liability insurance.

Payment may be made by cash, cashier's check or money order. Some offices accept credit cards. Cash and credit card not accepted by mail. No personal checks accepted.

State law requires that the insurance company and the owner submit proof of Arizona insurance within 30 days after initial registration. Insurance companies are also required to routinely notify MVD of all policy cancellations, renewals and any new issuance.

Complete a De-Insured Certificate form. Once restoration is complete, get proof of insurance, complete a nonuse certificate and apply for registration. 

A suspension could have been generated for one of several reasons:

• MVD has not received proof of Arizona insurance.
• There was a lapse in insurance coverage.
• There was an accident case opened.
• A newly registered vehicle may not have been on system when insurance information was received.
• There was a VIN (vehicle identification number) error, either entered into the system incorrectly or provided incorrectly by the insurance company.

De-insurance is a method of temporarily discontinuing the required insurance on the vehicle until it is ready to be driven or placed on the road again. A de-insured vehicle will not be suspended due to lack of insurance unless it is driven on Arizona roads. You can de-insure your vehicle online at AZMVDNow.gov.  

Customers have 30 days after initial registration to submit insurance.

No. All vehicles registered in Arizona must be insured by a company licensed to do business in this state. Arizona residents who are out of state (including military personnel), however, may submit a De-Insured Certificate on a vehicle, on a short-term basis.