Registration Compliance

Did you know that the State of Arizona loses millions of dollars a year in revenue from Arizona residents who register their vehicles in other states or countries, or fail to renew their registration ?

The loss of this revenue affects many state, county and city programs for highway and road expansion, maintenance as well as county, city and town general funds.

State law requires that you obtain an Arizona vehicle registration and driver license, immediately if any of the following applies. If you:

• Work in Arizona (other than for seasonal agricultural work) –or–
• Are registered to vote in Arizona –or–
• Place children in school without paying the tuition rate of a nonresident –or–
• Have a business that has an office in Arizona, and that bases and operates vehicles in this state –or–
• Obtain a state license or pay school tuition fees at the same rate as an Arizona resident –or–
• Have a business that operates vehicles to transport goods or passengers within Arizona –or–
• Remain in Arizona for a total of 7 months or more during any calendar year, regardless of your permanent residence.

Out-of-state students enrolled with 7 or more semester hours, are not considered Arizona residents, regardless of employment.

Active duty military personnel based in Arizona who qualify for exemption under the Service Members Civil Relief Act of 2003 are not considered Arizona residents.