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Use this bill of sale when selling a travel trailer in Phoenix, Arizona. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
MVD Now – Maryvale MVD Office
Address
3320 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85009
Phone
(602) 255-0072
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$4.00
Sales Tax Rate
8.60%
Base Registration Fee
$8.00
Arizona state rate 5.6% + Maricopa County 0.7% + Phoenix city rate 2.3%
Arizona does not require notarization for a vehicle bill of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the title and a written bill of sale are sufficient.
County Clerk / Recorder
Maricopa County Clerk of the Superior Court
Phone
(602) 372-5375
The most common travel trailer makes in private-party sales are Forest River, Jayco, Keystone, Coachmen, Grand Design. Average private-party travel trailer prices range from $10,000–$80,000. Travel trailers average 3.5 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Propane/LP Gas, Electrical, Axle/Suspension.
Before completing a travel trailer bill of sale in Arizona, verify these safety items:
Travel trailer insurance averages $500–$1,500/year. Full-timer coverage costs more. Travel trailers lose 40–50% in 5 years. Airstream and Grand Design models retain value above average. Peak season for private travel trailer sales is late winter to early spring (january–march), with an average of 45 days on market.
Travel Trailers are classified as "Travel trailer / Recreational trailer (separate from motorhome registration)" for registration purposes. Dry weight and GVWR determine tow vehicle requirements. Tongue weight should be 10–15% of loaded trailer weight. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to travel trailers.
Phoenix residents completing a travel trailer bill of sale should be aware of local requirements in addition to Arizona state rules. The state sales tax rate is 5.6%, dealer sales: 5.6% + county. private sales: flat $20 vlt instead. The most popular travel trailer makes in Arizona include Forest River, Jayco, Keystone.
BillOfSaleNow has generated 2,871 bill of sale documents for Arizona transactions, with 77 generated this month alone. The most popular vehicle type is car.
45% faster sale
Vehicles whose listings include a history report spend ~45% less time on site before selling, and report-viewers are 5x more likely to become a lead.
Source: Experian / AutoCheck
$4,000 avg loss
NHTSA estimates 450,000+ vehicles per year are sold with rolled-back odometers — the average victim loses about $4,000 in downstream repair costs.
Source: NHTSA
17.5M private sales/yr
About 17.5 million private-party vehicle transactions happen in the U.S. each year — roughly 47% of the used market.
Source: Cox Automotive 2024
1 in 3 buyers
Roughly 1 in 3 used-car buyers say they suspect private sellers are hiding mechanical problems — documentation closes that trust gap.
Source: JW Surety Bonds (n=3,000)
Phoenix is in Maricopa County. Title transfers are handled by the MVD Now – Maryvale MVD Office at 3320 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85009. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (602) 255-0072.
The combined rate is 8.60%. Arizona state rate 5.6% + Maricopa County 0.7% + Phoenix city rate 2.3%.
No. Arizona does not require notarization for a vehicle bill of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the title and a written bill of sale are sufficient.
Title transfer fee: $4.00. Base registration fee: $8.00. Sales tax at 8.60% is collected at the time of title transfer.