Arizona Bill of Sale for a Car
A bill of sale may be required for a private car sale in Arizona, depending on the situation. A bill of sale is not required when the properly signed-off title is presented; MVD's Bill of Sale (48-2004) serves as supporting documentation for a title transaction, and the Title Transfer Bill of Sale (38-1306) is used for Arizona-titled vehicles in MVD's title transfer process.
Verified against official Arizona sources · 2026-07-08 · Reviewed by the CarWhere Vehicle Data Team
Bill of sale
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Bill of sale notary
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Official form
48-2004
Official form: 48-2004, Bill of Sale · Free printable Arizona template →
What a Arizona car bill of sale must include
- VIN
- year
- make
- body style
- sale date
- sale payment amount
- buyer name, driver license number, date of birth, mailing address
- seller name, driver license number, date of birth, mailing address
- seller signature and date
- notary or MVD agent acknowledgment
For transfers on or after January 1, 2021, vehicles of model year 2011 and newer require odometer disclosure for 20 years, made on the title or Title and Registration Application rather than on the bill of sale (which has no odometer field).
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FAQ
Do you need a bill of sale to sell a car privately in Arizona?
Sometimes. A bill of sale is not required when the properly signed-off title is presented; MVD's Bill of Sale (48-2004) serves as supporting documentation for a title transaction, and the Title Transfer Bill of Sale (38-1306) is used for Arizona-titled vehicles in MVD's title transfer process.
Does a Arizona car bill of sale have to be notarized?
In some cases. MVD's Bill of Sale form 48-2004 itself contains an acknowledgment block that must be signed by a notary or an MVD agent ('Acknowledged before me this date. Notary or MVD Agent Signature').
Is there an official Arizona bill of sale form?
Yes — 48-2004, Bill of Sale (linked above). You can also use any document that contains the same information.
What should a Arizona car bill of sale include?
At minimum: vin; year; make; body style; sale date; sale payment amount. For transfers on or after January 1, 2021, vehicles of model year 2011 and newer require odometer disclosure for 20 years, made on the title or Title and Registration Application rather than on the bill of sale (which has no odometer field).
What should I check before signing the Arizona bill of sale?
Confirm the VIN on the document matches the dashboard and door-jamb VIN character-for-character, and check the vehicle's history first: the $9.99 CarWhere Full VIN Report shows open recalls for that VIN, plus complaints and service bulletins for the model and the original window sticker where available. Once you sign, the car — and its problems — are yours, so they're cheaper to find before you sign.
Sources: bill-of-sale, notarization, and odometer requirements from Arizona DMV/DOR/DOT guidance (linked above). Requirements change by statute — confirm with the state before you sign. Cite this page: CarWhere, "Arizona Bill of Sale for a Car," carwhere.com/titles/bill-of-sale/arizona, verified 2026-07-08.