The following vehicle registration tax exemptions are available at the time of application for an Arizona title and registration.

For exemptions that apply to military personnel, see our Military Personnel Information page.

Alternative Fuel – Your vehicle is powered by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG, propane), natural gas (CNG/LNG), a blend of 70% alternative fuel and 30% petroleum-based fuel, hydrogen, solar or electric (excluding golf carts). You will need to submit an Alternative Fuel Certificate form.

Church – You receive a church property tax exemption from your county assessor. You will need to submit a certified statement from the assessor’s office, IRS or from the headquarters of the church.

VA Disability – You are certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to be 100% disabled and drawing compensation on that basis. The exemption also applies to the surviving spouse, until remarriage. You will need to submit a letter of eligibility from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Health Officer – You are a commissioned, public health officer assigned to a government clinic or medical center in Arizona, but not an Arizona resident. You will need to submit an affidavit for exemption of nonresident service personnel issued and certified by the commanding officer.

Leased School Bus – The vehicle is a bus, leased by a school district. You will need to submit a copy of the lease contract or letter from the school district.

Non-government emergency services – You are a private provider of ambulance, fire fighter or rescue services, and your vehicle is used solely for emergency services. You will need to submit a Non-Government Emergency Service Vehicle form.

Nonprofit – You receive a nonprofit, property tax exemption from your county assessor. You will need to submit a certified statement from the assessor’s office.

School, nonprofit – You receive a nonprofit school property tax exemption from your county assessor. You will need to submit a certified statement from the assessor’s office, IRS or from the headquarters of the school.

SSI – You receive Supplemental Security Income disability payments from the federal government. This does not apply to regular Social Security disability benefits. You will need to submit a copy of your current annual benefit award letter or benefit verification printout from the Social Security Administration.

Total Disability – You receive property tax exemption from your county assessor as a totally disabled person. You will need to submit a certified statement from the assessor’s office.

Tribal – You are an enrolled member of a tribe and live on a reservation. You will need to submit a Vehicle License Tax Tribal Exemption form.

VA Grant – You received financial aid from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to purchase your vehicle. You will need to submit a certified statement from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

VA Disability – You are certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to be 100% disabled and drawing compensation on that basis. The exemption also applies to the surviving spouse, until remarriage. You will need to submit a letter of eligibility from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Widow/Widower – You receive property tax exemption from your county assessor as a widow, widower. You will need to submit a certified statement from the assessor’s office.