Prescott, Arizona

Prescott, Arizona Electric Vehicle Bill of Sale for Salvage title — Print a Ready-to-Sign Form

Print a electric vehicle bill of sale form for your salvage title in Prescott, Arizona. Fill in the details online, then print the completed document for both parties to sign.

Print a ready-to-sign form

Print Instructions

Paper Size

US Letter (8.5 × 11 in)

Margins

0.5 in minimum all sides

Ink

Black ink, laser or inkjet

Before You Print

☐Verify the VIN matches the electric vehicle title exactly
☐Confirm buyer and seller names match government-issued IDs
☐Have both parties present at the time of signing
☐Bring a valid photo ID accepted by Arizona
☐Print at least two copies — one for each party

Both parties should sign with a ballpoint pen in blue or black ink. Initial any corrections rather than using correction fluid.

Salvage title — What You Need to Know

The vehicle has been declared a total loss by an insurance company and carries a salvage title brand. Salvage vehicles cannot be legally driven until they pass a rebuilt/salvage inspection in most states.

Seller guidance

You must disclose the salvage title status in writing. The bill of sale should state "salvage title" prominently. Some states require a separate salvage disclosure form. Do not represent a salvage vehicle as a rebuilt title unless it has passed the required state inspection and been formally re-branded.

Buyer guidance

A salvage title vehicle cannot be registered for road use in any state until it passes a state-mandated rebuilt inspection. Lenders rarely finance salvage title vehicles, and insuring them for full value is difficult. Even after a salvage vehicle is re-branded as "rebuilt," it will always carry diminished resale value.

Legal note (Arizona-specific)

Arizona law A.R.S. § 28-2091 requires any seller of a salvage-titled vehicle to clearly and conspicuously disclose in writing or by electronic means to the buyer before completion of the sale that the vehicle is a salvage vehicle and has a salvage certificate of title. Failure is a class 2 misdemeanor. A salvage vehicle cannot be registered for road use until it receives a Restored Salvage title. To obtain a Restored Salvage certificate, the owner must: (1) complete a title application (Form 96-0236), (2) schedule and pass a Level III inspection ($50 fee) at an ADOT ECD location by appointment — which verifies the front-end assembly, engine, transmission, and rear-end assembly and confirms the vehicle is equipped for highway use — (3) obtain an emissions compliance certificate if required, (4) surrender the salvage title, and (5) pay a $4 title fee.

Salvage title checklist

Confirm the title is branded "salvage" and the brand is disclosed on the bill of sale
Run a NMVTIS or CARFAX report to verify complete title history
Disclose all known damage, repairs, and any prior insurance total-loss declarations
Confirm the vehicle cannot be legally driven until rebuilt inspection is complete
Check insurance availability before purchase — many carriers restrict salvage vehicle coverage
Seller: disclose salvage status 'clearly and conspicuously in writing or by electronic means' before completing the sale — required by A.R.S. § 28-2091 (class 2 misdemeanor for non-disclosure)
Run a title brand check at AZMVDNow.gov Title Viewer to confirm the salvage brand and any additional brands before purchase
To restore a salvage vehicle for road use, schedule a Level III inspection by appointment through azmvdnow.gov — inspection fee is $50
After passing Level III, submit Form 96-0236, the salvage title, and an emissions certificate (if applicable) and pay the $4 title fee to receive the Restored Salvage title

Electric Vehicle Safety & Recall Information

Data sourced from NHTSA safety ratings and recall databases

Average Safety Rating

4.6 / 5

Avg. Price Range

$12,000–$60,000

Odometer Disclosure

Required

Safety checkpoints for electric vehicle buyers

Check battery State of Health (SOH) — capacity degradation below 70% significantly reduces value
Verify full charge range matches manufacturer specifications for the model year
Test DC fast charging capability — some older EVs have degraded charge acceptance
Check for any battery recall or warranty coverage status
Confirm orange high-voltage cabling is intact and shielding is undamaged
Verify regenerative braking smoothness and one-pedal-driving function
Test pedestrian-warning sound (federally required at low speed)
Inspect for prior collision-repair history that touched the battery pack tray

Common recall categories

Battery/High VoltageSoftware/OTA UpdatesCharging SystemBrakesElectrical

On average, each electric vehicle model has approximately 2.8 recalls. Always check your specific vehicle at NHTSA.gov/recalls before completing a sale.

Arizona Tax & Fee Summary

State Sales Tax Rate

5.6%

Title Transfer Fee

Private Party Exempt

Yes

Dealer sales: 5.6% + county. Private sales: flat $20 VLT instead

Private party sales pay a flat $20 vehicle license transfer fee instead of sales tax

Visit the official Arizona DMV website

Local Requirements — Prescott County

DMV / Title Office

Arizona MVD – Prescott

Address

Visit https://azdot.gov/mvd for the nearest Prescott, AZ office

Phone

See state DMV website for local office phone numbers

Office Hours

Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

https://azdot.gov/mvd

Transfer Fees & Taxes — Prescott

Title Transfer Fee

$4.00

Sales Tax Rate

7.10%

Base Registration Fee

$8.00

Arizona state rate 5.6% + estimated local taxes (verify with your county)

Notarization: NOT REQUIRED

Arizona does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.

Prescott Transfer Checklist

Complete a title transfer at your local Arizona title office within the required timeframe
Private party sales pay a flat $20 vehicle license transfer fee instead of sales tax
Both buyer and seller should retain a signed copy of the bill of sale
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and proof of insurance

County Information — Prescott County

County Clerk / Recorder

Prescott County Recorder

Phone

See county website for contact information

Website

https://www.google.com/search?q=Prescott%20Arizona%20county%20recorder

Private party vehicle sales in Prescott County may be exempt from sales tax — verify with the county clerk before completing your transaction.

Prescott Salvage title electric vehicle printable — when to file

Arizona requires title transfer within 15 days of the sale date on the bill of sale. For salvage title transactions specifically, file at Arizona MVD – Prescott (Visit https://azdot.gov/mvd for the nearest Prescott, AZ office) during normal hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Miss the 15-day window and Arizona typically charges a late-transfer penalty plus accrued use tax, and the seller can remain on the title for civil liability until the buyer completes retitling. Bring the signed title, the completed Prescott bill of sale, your government-issued ID, and payment for the $4.00 title transfer fee plus 7.10% sales tax on the purchase price.

Printable reminder. Whether you keep your printable as a printed two-copy paper record, both buyer and seller should leave the signing with an identical executed copy. The buyer needs the original to present at Arizona MVD – Prescott; the seller keeps a duplicate to prove the date of transfer if a future liability question arises before the title fully retitles.

Frequently asked questions

What salvage title documents do I need for a electric vehicle sale in Prescott, Arizona?

For a salvage title electric vehicle transaction in Prescott, you need: Confirm the title is branded "salvage" and the brand is disclosed on the bill of sale; Run a NMVTIS or CARFAX report to verify complete title history; Disclose all known damage, repairs, and any prior insurance total-loss declarations; Confirm the vehicle cannot be legally driven until rebuilt inspection is complete; Check insurance availability before purchase — many carriers restrict salvage vehicle coverage; Seller: disclose salvage status 'clearly and conspicuously in writing or by electronic means' before completing the sale — required by A.R.S. § 28-2091 (class 2 misdemeanor for non-disclosure); Run a title brand check at AZMVDNow.gov Title Viewer to confirm the salvage brand and any additional brands before purchase; To restore a salvage vehicle for road use, schedule a Level III inspection by appointment through azmvdnow.gov — inspection fee is $50; After passing Level III, submit Form 96-0236, the salvage title, and an emissions certificate (if applicable) and pay the $4 title fee to receive the Restored Salvage title.

What is the sales tax on a electric vehicle private sale in Prescott, Arizona?

The combined sales tax rate in Prescott is 7.10%. Arizona state rate 5.6% + estimated local taxes (verify with your county)

Do I need to notarize a electric vehicle bill of sale in Arizona?

No, notarization is not required. Arizona does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.

What are common recalls for a electric vehicle?

Common recall categories for electric vehicles include: Battery/High Voltage, Software/OTA Updates, Charging System, Brakes, Electrical. On average, each electric vehicle model has approximately 2.8 recalls. Always check your specific vehicle at NHTSA.gov before completing a sale.