How duplicate titles and temporary tags work in Arizona.
Dealer-focused reference for Arizona duplicate title requirements, temporary tag rules, and title submission deadlines. Administered by the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division (MVD).
Always confirm current fees and forms at the official state site linked below.
Duplicate title: $4Temp tag: 90 daysDealer title deadline: 30 days
AZ MVD Now online portal, any MVD office, or authorized third-party MVD office (Authorized Third Party)
Turnaround
Instant online; 15 business days by mail
Notarization required
No
Temp tag duration
90 days
Dealer title deadline
30 days after sale
Temporary tags / permits
Arizona temporary tag rules
Temporary tags in Arizona are valid for 90 days from the date of issue.
Dealer-issued permits valid up to 90 days; no extension or stacking allowed
Dealers in Arizona must submit title paperwork within 30 days of the date of sale.
Stacking temporary tags — issuing a second consecutive temp tag to extend a vehicle's operation beyond the initial permit period without resolving the underlying title — is prohibited.
Dealer playbook
Keep a title-pending log sorted by temp tag expiration date. Review it every Monday.
Flag any vehicle where the title has not been applied for within half of the allowed deadline (Arizona's window is 30 days).
Never issue a second temp tag as a workaround for an unresolved title problem — this is prohibited and auditable.
If you receive trade-ins with no title in hand, start the duplicate process immediately rather than waiting for retail sale.
Arizona state quirk
Arizona has one of the lowest duplicate title fees in the country at $4. Authorized Third Party offices can process same-day.