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Arizona Bill of Sale

Does Arizona Require a Notarized Bill of Sale?

Notarization Requirement

No, Not Required

Arizona dropped its notarization requirement statewide when the state moved to eTitle in September 2022 — older content claiming Arizona requires a notarized bill of sale is out of date. Notarization is still sometimes recommended if the buyer plans to register the vehicle out of state.

Recently changed: Notarization requirement removed statewide in September 2022 (eTitle transition).
State form: Form 48-2004 (general) / Form 38-1306 (title transfer)

Notarized bill of sale vs. notarized title

A lot of the confusion around state notary rules comes from mixing up two different documents: the bill of sale itself, and the signature on the certificate-of-title assignment. Some states require one but not the other. The requirement above is specific to the bill of sale — always double-check which document a notary requirement actually applies to before you sign.

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Requirements shown reflect general state law and official state agency guidance as of publication and are subject to change — some counties or municipalities impose additional requirements beyond state law. Confirm current requirements for your specific sale before signing.