Arizona

When moving from Illinois to Arizona, you must register your vehicle within 15 days of establishing residency. You must also transfer your driver's license within 30 days. Plan to visit the Arizona DMV promptly after your move.

Registering your vehicle in Arizona costs $8 base + VLT (vehicle license tax). Title transfer fee is $4 (title transfer is required). Vehicle sales/use tax is 5.6%. Budget for these costs before your move.

Arizona requires emissions testing: Maricopa and Pima counties. No recurring safety inspection is required. Check if your specific county requires testing.

Arizona requires minimum liability insurance of 25/50/15 (bodily injury per person / per accident / property damage, in thousands). Your current Illinois minimums are 25/50/20. You must update your insurance to meet Arizona requirements before registering.

Arizona requires rear only plates (Illinois requires front and rear). Surrender out-of-state plates; new AZ plates issued. You will need to surrender your Illinois plates and obtain new Arizona plates.

For the most current requirements, fees, and forms, visit the official Arizona DMV at https://azdot.gov/motor-vehicles. Requirements can change, so verify before your move.