8.2.2

CERTIFICATE OF TITLE WITHOUT REGISTRATION (TITLE ONLY)

Effective Date: July 09, 2025 Review Due: July 09, 2027

Summary of Changes

Added to the Note in Section A that waiving the Level I inspection is not applicable for organizations or businesses.

Purpose

To provide guidelines for the issuance of a Certificate of Title (title) without registration, also referred to as a "Title Only".

Authority

Administrative Revision, Title 28, Chapter 7, Article 5, A.R.S. §§ 28-2053, 28-2061 and 28-2153.

Policy

  1. The Division may issue a title without registration for a vehicle that is physically located in Arizona for any of the following reasons:
  1. The applicant is a nonresident who will be taking the vehicle to the nonresident’s state for registration.
  1. The applicant certifies with the Title Only Certification, form #48-0107, that the vehicle was acquired for purposes other than highway use. A Level I vehicle inspection must be conducted prior to issuing a Title Only for these purposes, which include the following:
  1. To be placed on exhibition or display.
  2. To be repaired, rebuilt, reconstructed, and/or dismantled.
  1. The vehicle has currently failed emissions and needs repairs. (proof is required to waive Level I inspection).
  2. The vehicle is currently in a tow yard/storage facility (proof is required to waive Level I inspection).
  3. The vehicle is currently impounded (proof is required to waive Level I inspection)

Note: An Arizona Driver License or Identification Card and proof of Arizona residency may be accepted to waive the Level I inspection (not applicable for organizations or businesses). The Level I Inspection may be completed on the Title Only Certification, form #48-0107.

  1. The vehicle was acquired by repossession, forfeiture or operation of law (court ordered title transactions). A Level I vehicle inspection may apply see Policy 8.12.2 Vehicle Verification Inspection.
  2. The vehicle is exempt from registration; see Policy 8.9.1 Registration Requirements and Policy 8.13.4 Off-Highway Vehicle.
  3. The vehicle is being titled in the name of one of the following, see Policy 8.6.3 Title and/or Registration Transaction Variations Specific to Dealer Transactions.
  1. New Arizona Licensed Motor Vehicle Dealer
  2. Used Arizona Licensed Motor Vehicle Dealer
  3. Wholesale Motor Vehicle Dealer
  4. Public Consignment Auction Dealer
  1. The Division may issue a title without registration to a vehicle that is apportionally registered in any state under the International Registration Plan (IRP) see Policy 8.10.3 Apportioned Registration.