Arizona § 28-4844 - Affidavit; stolen vehicle; suspension of registration
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-4844 — Affidavit; stolen vehicle; suspension of registration, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-4844. Affidavit; stolen vehicle; suspension of registration
A. When the owner of a motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer that is stolen or embezzled files an affidavit with the department alleging the vehicle is stolen or embezzled, the department shall immediately suspend registration of the vehicle and shall not transfer the registration or reregister the vehicle until it is notified that the owner has recovered the vehicle.
B. The affidavit is effective only during the current registration year in which given, but if during that year the vehicle is not recovered, the owner may file a new affidavit with like effect for the ensuing year.
C. An owner who has filed an affidavit of theft or embezzlement shall immediately notify the department of the recovery of the vehicle.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 28-4844
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-4844 cover?
Section 28-4844 ("Affidavit; stolen vehicle; suspension of registration") 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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