Lost, damaged, or never received your Arizona title? You still have legal ways to sell. Here's how it works in 2026, based on official Arizona rules — plus the fastest way to just get a cash offer.
Arizona is an electronic-title state, which actually makes a lost title easy to handle. Here's how to replace it and sell, based on ADOT / AZ MVD rules.
Because Arizona stores titles electronically, the record owner can request a replacement through AZ MVD Now — often an instant digital PDF — or by mail with Form 96-0236. The fee is just $4. Most people who think they need a bond actually just need this. (Note: Arizona no longer requires the seller's signature to be notarized.)
If MVD can't confirm ownership from its records (e.g. you never got a title from the seller), Arizona uses a bonded title: a 3-year surety bond at 1.5× the vehicle's value plus a Level I VIN inspection, filed through AZ MVD Now or an MVD office.
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Get My Free Offer →This guide is general information based on Arizona rules current as of 2026, not legal advice. Requirements can change and situations vary — confirm details with the official state source (official Arizona DMV page) before acting.