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Moving to Arizona
Once you live here, you typically have 10 days to get a driver license and 15 days to title your car.
Taxes and housing
| State income tax | Flat 2.5% |
|---|---|
| Average sales tax (state + local) | 8.52% |
| Average property tax (real estate) | 0.63% effective |
| Personal property tax (vehicles) | Yes — 1.68% effective. Vehicle license tax based on value, about 1.68% effective |
| Median home value | $425,807 |
Car title and license
| Tax on buying/titling a car | 5.60% |
|---|---|
| Title fee | $4.00 |
| Registration (base) | $32.00 |
| Car inspection | Emissions in Maricopa & Pima |
| Nurse license from another state | Usually transfers (compact) |
Parks and people
| State parks | 33 |
|---|---|
| National parks | 3 |
| Population | 7,691,212 |
| Population density | 68.0 per sq mi |
| Demographics | 53.4% White (non-Hispanic) 32.1% Hispanic 4.8% Black 3.7% Asian |
| Violent crime | 421.9 per 100,000 |
Estimated income tax in Arizona
Uses 2026 single-filer tax brackets (top listed rate 2.5%) after a per-dependent exemption. Not your actual tax bill.
Estimate car title cost in Arizona
Uses this state’s title fee, plate, base registration, and 5.60% tax. County extras are not included.
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Your to-do list in Arizona
- Get a AZ driver license within 10 days. Bring your current license, Social Security number, and two proofs you live in Arizona.
- Title and register the car within 15 days. Inspection: Emissions in Maricopa & Pima.
- Make sure car insurance meets 25/50/15.
- Register to vote. Arizona elections site.
- Nurse license: Arizona is in the nurse compact, so a compact RN license often still works. Confirm with the board of nursing if you are changing primary residence.
Get a driver license10days after you become a resident
Title your car15days
Register to vote29days before an election (typical)
Moving from Arizona
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Moving to Arizona
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