Arizona § 28-5943 - Transfer of vehicle subject to lien

Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-5943 — Transfer of vehicle subject to lien, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 28-5943. Transfer of vehicle subject to lien

A. If ownership of a motor vehicle that is subject to the lien provided by section 28-5939 is transferred by operation of law or otherwise, a certificate of registration or certificate of title with respect to that vehicle shall not be issued to the transferee or any other person until the director certifies that the lien has been removed.

B. A license under chapter 7 of this title with respect to a motor vehicle that becomes subject to the lien provided for by section 28-5939 shall not be issued or transferred until the director certifies that the lien has been removed.

Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 28-5943

What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-5943 cover?

Section 28-5943 ("Transfer of vehicle subject to lien") 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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