Arizona § 28-2055 - Certificate of title; content requirements; transfer on death provision
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-2055 — Certificate of title; content requirements; transfer on death provision, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-2055. Certificate of title; content requirements; transfer on death provision
A. The department or an authorized third party shall do both of the following:
1. Create the certificate of title with space for notation of liens and encumbrances on the vehicle at the time of transfer.
2. Provide forms for assignment of title or interest and warranty by the owner that include the odometer mileage disclosure statement pursuant to section 28-2058.
B. At the request of the owner, the certificate of title may contain, by attachment, a transfer on death provision where the owner may designate a beneficiary of the vehicle.
C. If a motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer has been registered in any other state or country, the department shall retain in its records the name of the state or country in which the prior registration took place.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 28-2055
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-2055 cover?
Section 28-2055 ("Certificate of title; content requirements; transfer on death provision") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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