8.11.3

TEMPORARY REGISTRATION PLATE (TRP)

Effective Date: June 18, 2026

Review Due: June 18, 2028

Summary of Changes

No changes needed per the two year review.

Purpose

To provide guidelines for electronic issuance of a Temporary Registration Plate (TRP).

Authority

Two Year Review, A.R.S. §§ 28-4546, 28-4547, 28- 4548, 28-4549, 28-4550, 28-4551, 28-4552, 28-4553, 28-4554, 28-5001, 28-5006, 28-5008, 28-5010, 28-5014, and R17-4-305.

Policy

1. The Division authorizes Arizona licensed dealers (new and\or used vehicles) to issue a Temporary Registration Plate.

2. A TRP is issued, assigned or delivered by an Arizona licensed dealer to a bona fide purchaser intending to title and register the vehicle in Arizona.

3. The TRP is issued to enable the purchaser to operate the vehicle pending receipt of the plate, tab and/or registration.

• Valid for 45 days from the date of issuance or upon receipt of the numbered plate, whichever occurs first.

4. An Arizona licensed dealer shall issue no more than one TRP per business transaction for the same vehicle.

5. The dealer, as the agent of the purchaser, shall forward the Title and Registration application and the prescribed fees for processing.