Bought 5er in Co. - taxes in Az.

C Schomer wrote:
"Purchase from a private party in state or out of state, = no sales tax in AZ." That's what I want to know. It's coming from a friend in Co. (private party) and I just want to know what to expect when I go to Az. DMV. I will try to call DMV but sometimes it's hard to get thru to a real person and sometimes they don't tell a person everything they need to know. I remember when we moved here, I called them to see what I needed to license our rv and they told me what papers to bring. So I took everything they told me to and I waited in line for 3 hours and got to the window and the lady asked "where's your rv"? The knot heads didn't tell me they needed to see it and measure the length so I had to go get the rv and start all over again. GRRRR! Craig

If you are purchasing from a private party, I would suggest you get a bill of sale with the seller's name, address same as on title, and phone number, plus signed by the seller. You know MVD - you want all your ducks in a row.

Don't trust what I tell you -- I am only relating my experience. Do your own due diligence. As you know, you never know for sure what they might or might not do or require when you arrive there.

Odd to me that they wanted to measure your RV -- the last two motor vehicles that I bought out of state, drove here, and went to MVD to register, they didn't even bother to inspect them or to check the VIN. I just paid the sales tax and registration and they issued the plate. Maybe it was because these were purchased from dealerships out of state, so they trusted the paperwork, don't know.

"Purchase from a private party in state or out of state, = no sales tax in AZ." That's what I want to know. It's coming from a friend in Co. (private party) and I just want to know what to expect when I go to Az. DMV. I will try to call DMV but sometimes it's hard to get thru to a real person and sometimes they don't tell a person everything they need to know. I remember when we moved here, I called them to see what I needed to license our rv and they told me what papers to bring. So I took everything they told me to and I waited in line for 3 hours and got to the window and the lady asked "where's your rv"? The knot heads didn't tell me they needed to see it and measure the length so I had to go get the rv and start all over again. GRRRR! Craig

mileshuff wrote:
On a new vehicle you would pay 5.6% sales tax when you register at AZ DMV if no taxes were paid in the other state. 5.6% is AZ's state taxes. City and county taxes are not charged. A separate VLT tax is paid at the rate of $2.80 per $100 value computed as 60% of base MSRP.

I maybe wrong but I don't think AZ charges sales tax on used car purchases. They did for a few years in the 90's but I believe that ended.

I live in AZ and have bought out of state numerous times. Of course they charge sales tax on used vehicles as well as new vehicles. But only if bought from a dealership, in state or out of state. If you purchased from an out of state dealer, you will be assessed about 6% in taxes, give or take, when you register the vehicle at AZ MVD. Don't let the out of state dealer charge you sales tax for their state, since you will be paying it to AZ.

Purchase from a private party in state or out of state, = no sales tax in AZ.

Good, Thanks!

If you buy it from a private party (in any state) you will not pay any sales tax when registering in AZ. If it was bought from a dealer then you will pay. If you buy from a out of state dealer it's best to not pay the sales tax to them and pay it when you register in AZ. As for the paperwork the seller's state controls the selling paperwork, whatever they require is what you will need to do.
Been there, done that... twice.

I bought my 5th in Texas, dealer got DMV estimate for California taxes which I paid, no problems at all. But...I had to take my 5th to a Calif DMV so they could verify the VIN. Would've been a hassle but I went at 5:30am to get into parking lot then as the inspector saw I was blocking lanes, he got me out before they opened. Sorry, a little off track but thought it would give you ideas if you have to do a VIN check to register.
Good luck

If you buy from a private party remember you must have a notarized bill of sale to register in Az. Az. is a notary state as I found out when I bought a trailer in Nevada.

On a new vehicle you would pay 5.6% sales tax when you register at AZ DMV if no taxes were paid in the other state. 5.6% is AZ's state taxes. City and county taxes are not charged. A separate VLT tax is paid at the rate of $2.80 per $100 value computed as 60% of base MSRP.

I maybe wrong but I don't think AZ charges sales tax on used car purchases. They did for a few years in the 90's but I believe that ended.

I don't think that AZ will charge collect any sales tax if it was bought from a private party - in any state. However, I would check with the MVD if that is an issue, prior to purchasing it.

I flew to Michigan to buy a Jeep, drove it back to Az and paid the sales tax to Az. Easy to do and the Michigan dealer gave me a 10 day drive away tag. I paid only for the car in Michigan, nothing else.