Arizona Bill of Sale
Arizona requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Notarization is not always required in Arizona, but offices often ask for it, so it is worth doing. Pick what you are selling, fill in the form, and download a free PDF that the Arizona Department of Transportation will accept alongside Form 48-2004.
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Arizona bill of sale forms by item
Each form below asks only for what that item needs, and carries Arizona's notary note and agency details in the footer.
- Arizona Vehicle Bill of SaleProves the sale date, so the seller is off the hook for tickets, tolls and accidents after the handoff.
- Arizona Motorcycle Bill of SaleMotorcycles change hands often and informally; a signed bill of sale settles who owned the bike on which date.
- Arizona Boat Bill of SaleBoats, motors and trailers can be three separate pieces of property; one bill of sale ties them to one sale.
- Arizona Trailer Bill of SaleMany trailers under a certain weight are not titled, so the bill of sale is the ownership record.
- Arizona Firearm Bill of SaleProves the date the firearm changed hands if it later turns up somewhere it should not.
- Arizona Mobile Home Bill of SaleMobile homes are titled like vehicles in most states; the bill of sale supports the title transfer.
- Arizona RV Bill of SaleRVs are high-value and often sold with generators, hitches and furnishings that should be listed.
- Arizona ATV / UTV Bill of SaleOff-highway vehicles are often sold without a title, so the bill of sale is the ownership chain.
- Arizona Dirt Bike Bill of SaleMost dirt bikes have no title; this document is the ownership record.
- Arizona Golf Cart Bill of SaleGolf carts are rarely titled; the bill of sale is proof of ownership.
- Arizona Jet Ski Bill of SaleBoat registration offices want the price for tax and the HIN for the record.
- Arizona Snowmobile Bill of SaleSnow states register snowmobiles and tax the purchase price.
- Arizona Scooter / Moped Bill of SaleScooters over the state's cc limit are titled and registered like motorcycles.
- Arizona Equipment Bill of SaleBusinesses need a bill of sale to book the asset and claim depreciation.
- Arizona Tractor Bill of SaleTractors are not titled; this is the ownership paper.
- Arizona Horse Bill of SaleBreed registries (AQHA, APHA, Jockey Club and others) need it to transfer papers.
- Arizona Dog Bill of SaleProof of ownership for licensing, vet records and microchip registration.
- Arizona Livestock Bill of SaleBrand inspection states will not clear cattle for movement or sale without proof of ownership.
- Arizona General Bill of SaleA written receipt for anything worth arguing about.
- Arizona Business Bill of SaleTransfers the assets at closing in one signed document.
Selling privately in Arizona: what to know
Arizona publishes its own bill of sale (Form 48-2004). Notarization is only needed in specific cases, but MVD offices accept it readily.
- Bill of sale: required in common cases.
- Notary: notarization recommended.
- Official form: Form 48-2004.
- Agency: Arizona Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division.
- Odometer: federal disclosure applies to vehicles under 20 model years old, on the title or a separate statement.
Want the paperwork finished in one sitting? The $9 ready-to-sign pack adds seller and buyer copies, the odometer statement and a Arizona notary page.
Arizona at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Required in common cases
- Notary
- Notarization recommended
- Official state form
- Form 48-2004
- Where the buyer registers
- Arizona Department of Transportation (azdot.gov/mvd)
Arizona publishes its own bill of sale (Form 48-2004). Notarization is only needed in specific cases, but MVD offices accept it readily.
Common questions
Does Arizona require a bill of sale?+
Arizona requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Arizona publishes its own bill of sale (Form 48-2004). Notarization is only needed in specific cases, but MVD offices accept it readily.
Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in Arizona?+
Notarization is not always required in Arizona, but offices often ask for it, so it is worth doing.
Is there an official Arizona bill of sale form?+
Yes, Form 48-2004, published by the Arizona Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division. The PDF generated here contains the same information in the same order and is accepted with it or in place of it in most offices.
What do I need to register a vehicle bought privately in Arizona?+
The signed title, the bill of sale, proof of insurance where required, your ID, and payment for sales or use tax plus title and registration fees, filed with the Arizona Department of Transportation within the state deadline.