KARS4KIDS GUIDE TO TITLES Car Donation Title Transfer in Arizona
Transferring the car's title is as simple as signing it! Have questions? We're here to walk you through the process.
Signing your title in AZ
Where to sign your title?
Sign the title where it reads “Seller Signature” View sample
Is notarization required?
YES
Any forms required?
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the title transfer work?
1. Remove all plates
All plates must be removed from your car prior to towing. The license plate belongs to you, the vehicle owner.
2. Transfer or request a refund
Within 30 days transfer the plate credit to another vehicle you own or request a refund online (EZ Refund).
3. Complete a Sold Notice
When you donate your vehicle, you must complete a Sold Notice within 10 days and notify the MVD, which you can do online. This notice is your protection from liability for tickets, accidents, etc., that occur after the donation. The Sold Notice will will make your registration on this vehicle invalid.
4. Cancel your insurance
Cancel your insurance after your car has been towed.
Visit http://www.azdot.gov/mvd/ for more information on your state car donation laws.
All plates must be removed from your car prior to towing. The license plate belongs to you, the vehicle owner.
2. Transfer or request a refund
Within 30 days transfer the plate credit to another vehicle you own or request a refund online (EZ Refund).
3. Complete a Sold Notice
When you donate your vehicle, you must complete a Sold Notice within 10 days and notify the MVD, which you can do online. This notice is your protection from liability for tickets, accidents, etc., that occur after the donation. The Sold Notice will will make your registration on this vehicle invalid.
4. Cancel your insurance
Cancel your insurance after your car has been towed.
Visit http://www.azdot.gov/mvd/ for more information on your state car donation laws.
There are two owners listed on the title, do we both need to sign?
Yes, both owners will need to sign the title.
Can I donate a car if the owner isn’t able to sign title?
Yes. You can donate the car as long as someone has power of attorney for the titled owner.In AZ, we will need an original proof of address.
Do I need a license to donate my car?
You do not need a license to donate a car in AZ
How can I donate my car without a title?
Yes, we can usually pick up a vehicle without a title in Arizona. We may need the registered owner to sign some paperwork for us.
There is an OR between our names, do both owners need to sign the title?
In AZ, both owners need to sign when there are two owners on the title with an OR between their names.
Can I donate a car in a deceased person’s name?
In most states, we will need original executive paperwork and a copy of the death certificate. In some states, the donor will need to get it titled in his name.
Can I donate an abandoned, junk, or scrapped car?
Kars4Kids does not accept abandoned cars. We can take cars that were salvaged or junked.