Arizona · Titles & temp tags

How duplicate titles and temporary permits work in Arizona.

Dealer-focused overview of Arizona’s electronic titles, $4 paper replacement titles, and 30‑day general use permits for vehicles that aren’t fully registered yet.

High-level dealer workflow Pairs with official Arizona references Not legal advice

Duplicate / replacement titles

Arizona duplicate / replacement title overview

Arizona has largely moved to electronic titles (e‑titles). When a paper title is lost or damaged and a replacement is needed, the owner of record requests a duplicate through AZ MVD Now or by using the Title and Registration Application and checking the replacement box.

Confirm the vehicle is titled in Arizona and that you are dealing with the titled owner or an authorized agent.
Have the owner sign into their AZ MVD Now account and use the Title Replacement service, or complete a Title and Registration Application noting that a replacement is requested.
The current fee for a replacement paper title is typically $4.
Mail-in requests go to the Phoenix MVD post office box listed on the ADOT site; online requests are processed through AZ MVD Now and mailed to the address of record.
Explain that owner name, legal status, and lienholder information cannot be changed on a simple duplicate; those changes require a separate title action.

Because Arizona uses e‑titles, dealers should verify title status in AZ MVD Now early in the process, especially for trades coming from private sellers who may no longer have any paper in hand.

Temporary tags / permits

Arizona 30‑day permits and short-term permits

Arizona uses several vehicle permits for unregistered vehicles, including the widely used 30‑Day General Use Permit and a more limited 3‑day restricted permit.

30‑Day General Use Permit

Allows an otherwise unregistered vehicle to operate on Arizona roadways for 30 days.
No residency requirement and no movement restrictions; it can only be issued once in a 12‑month period for a given vehicle.
Available online through azmvdnow.gov or at an MVD or Authorized Third Party office.

Other short-term permits

Arizona also offers very short-term permits (for example, restricted 3‑day permits) for emissions testing or limited operation.
Dealers should help buyers choose the right permit when a vehicle is not yet fully registered but must be driven for inspection or short-term use.

For dealer deals, line up the buyer’s permit strategy before delivery and keep a copy of any permit confirmation with the deal jacket.