8.14.6

registration fees

Effective Date: September 29, 2026

Review Due: September 29, 2028

Summary of Changes

Changed vehicles to vehicle in Section C(11)(d).

Purpose

To provide guidelines for the assessment of registration fees, including standards for determining eligibility for a registration exemption.

Authority

Two Year Review, A.R.S. §§ 28-2003, 28-2511, 28-5802, 28-5803.01, 28-5811, 36-661 and 36-2201.

Policy

1. A customer who is requesting registration for a vehicle shall pay a registration fee, unless the customer or vehicle is exempt by law. The processor is responsible for the collection of the registration fees at the time of vehicle registration and renewal.

Basic Registration Fees

2. At the time of application, the processor will collect the following registration fees, when applicable:

1. When registering a motor vehicle, the fee is $8.

2. When registering a motorcycle, the fee is $9.

3. When registering a moped, the fee is $5.

4. When issuing a duplicate registration, the fee is $4.

1. When an original registration (or registration renewal) mailed to the customer’s mailing address is not delivered, the Division will waive the replacement fee for the undelivered registration provided the registrant has not moved, still maintains the mailing address of record and claims non-delivery by the post office.

2. The claim of non-delivery must be made at least 10 days, but not more than 45 days, after the validation date.

Registration Fee Exemptions

3. A registration fee is not required for a vehicle owned or leased by:

1. A foreign government.

2. A consul or any other official representative of a foreign government.

3. The United States (U.S.).

4. A state or political subdivision of a state.

5. An Indian tribal government.

6. A provider of ambulance, firefighting or rescue services operated solely for the purpose of providing emergency services.

7. A nonprofit organization operated exclusively for disaster or search and rescue.

• The nonprofit organization must provide to the Division an approved form from the Division of Emergency Management.

8. A veteran whose vehicle was acquired by financial aid from the Veterans Administration (VA).

1. The veteran must be a current resident of Arizona.

2. The veteran must provide certification from the Veterans Administration (VA) indicating that the veteran was granted a vehicle.

3. The VA grant exemption can be claimed during each registration cycle for only one vehicle or any replacement vehicle that is owned by the veteran.

4. A full exemption applies, regardless of the number of vehicle owners.

5. Recertification is not required on an annual basis.

9. A 100% disabled veteran or their surviving spouse, provided the vehicle is not being used in the furtherance of a commercial enterprise.

1. The veteran must be a current resident of Arizona.

2. The 100% disabled veteran must provide one of the following:
   1. Certification from the VA indicating that the veteran is receiving compensation at the 100% disabled rate.
      • A veteran that is rated at 60% or more disabled but receives compensation at a 100% due to un-employability is qualified for the exemption. Recertification is not required of the 100% disabled veteran, but an annual recertification is required of the surviving spouse until the surviving spouse’s remarriage or death.
   2. U.S. Department of Defense/Uniformed Services Sponsor Identification and Privilege Card with 100% Disabled American Veteran affiliation.

3. The 100% disabled veteran can claim the exemption during each registration cycle for only one vehicle or any replacement vehicle that is owned by the veteran.

4. A full exemption applies, regardless of the number of vehicle owners.

10. A surviving spouse or surviving dependent of a deceased first responder who was killed in the line of duty or who died from injuries suffered in the line of duty on or after 04/05/1933.

1. The surviving spouse may qualify until the surviving spouse’s remarriage or death.

2. The dependent may qualify if they are an unmarried child of the first responder who meets one of the following qualifications:

1. Is under the age of eighteen.

2. Is a full time student at least eighteen years of age and under twenty three years of age.

• The applicant must provide a transcript or class schedule showing at least twelve credit hours for the current or most recent semester.

3. A dependent of the surviving spouse or guardian who has a disability that began before the child attained twenty three years of age and remains a dependent of the surviving spouse or a guardian.

• The applicant must provide proof of disability (Example: Documentation from the Social Security Administration, Assessor’s Office, or a letter from a doctor stating that the dependent has a disability that began before the child attained twenty three years of age and remains a dependent of the surviving spouse or guardian.

3. The exemption may be applied to only one vehicle per qualified applicant.

4. A full exemption applies, regardless of the number of vehicle owners.

5. A Survivor of Fallen Responder Exemption, form #48-7702 is required. The applicant must retain the original completed form and resubmit the form for future application of the exemption.

6. Certification of the surviving spouse or dependent is required on an annual basis allowing the vehicle to only be registered for one year.

Note:    First responder means a law enforcement officer, a firefighter or an ambulance attendant, including a person who is a volunteer first responder and who is operating in an official capacity on behalf of a governmental entity that is involved in an emergency or law enforcement response.

11. A surviving spouse or surviving dependent of a fallen member of the United States Military who was killed in the line of duty or who died from injuries suffered in the line of duty.

1. The surviving spouse may qualify if they are an Arizona resident and until remarriage or death.

2. The dependent may qualify if they are an Arizona resident and an unmarried child of the fallen military member who meets one of the following qualifications:

1. Is under the age of eighteen.

2. Is a full time student at least eighteen years of age and under twenty three years of age.

• The applicant must provide a transcript or class schedule showing at least twelve credit hours for the current or most recent semester.

3. A dependent of the surviving spouse or guardian who has a disability that began before the child attained twenty three years of age and remains a dependent of the surviving spouse or guardian.

• The applicant must provide proof of disability (Example: Documentation from the Social Security Administration, Assessor’s Office, or a letter from a doctor stating that the dependent has a disability that began before the child attained twenty-three years of age and remains a dependent of the surviving spouse or guardian.

3. The exemption may be applied to only one vehicle per qualified applicant.

4. A full exemption applies, regardless of the number of vehicle owners.

5. A Survivor of Fallen Military Member Exemption, form 48-7703, and a DD Form 1300 (issued by the Department of Defense) are required.

6. Certification of the surviving spouse or dependent is required on an annual basis allowing the vehicle to only be registered for one year.

12. An Arizona resident who is a member of the U.S. armed forces, including a National Guard or reserve unit who is deployed in support of a worldwide contingency operation may register a newly acquired vehicle or renew the registration of a motor vehicle for one year without payment of registration and vehicle license tax fees. The surviving spouse or legally designated representative of a military member who has met the above requirements and who died or is listed as missing in action while serving on active military duty is eligible to claim this exemption. The exemption:

1. Is allowed only one time per deployment.

2. Applies to a one year registration.

3. Can be applied to two vehicles.

4. May be requested from the time of deployment until one year after the member returns and/or is discharged from the military.

5. Requires the Special Military Exemption, form #96-0240, signed by the Commanding Officer or Judge Advocate, and military orders be submitted at time of initial registration or registration renewal.

6. In addition, the military member is also exempt from the Air Quality Compliance fee (ACQF), Air Quality fee (AQF), and postage/handling fees.

13. A member of the U.S. armed forces who would otherwise qualify for the Special Military Exemption and whose registration fees and vehicle license taxes for a motor vehicle were paid during the time the member of the U.S. armed forces was deployed is not entitled to a refund but may be exempt from the registration fees and vehicle license taxes during the next registration period for that motor vehicle. To qualify for the exemption, the member must submit the Special Military Exemption, form #96-0240, signed by the Commanding Officer or Judge Advocate, and military orders at the time of registration renewal and comply with all other requirements related to the Special Military Exemption.

14. Beginning on and after September 24, 2022, a vehicle or trailer that is owned or leased by a Purple Heart Medal Recipient.

    1. Must show proof of both Purple Heart Medal Award and honorable discharge. Examples of proof include but are not limited to:

       1. DD-214, DD-215, or other discharge forms listing awards

       2. General or Permanent Orders

       3. Purple Heart Award certificate

    2. Must be a titled owner or lessee.

    3. The exemption may be applied to only one vehicle per qualified applicant.

    4. A full exemption applies regardless of the number of vehicle owners.

    5. Recertification is not required, allowing the vehicle to be registered for a multi-year registration.