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Moving Services
These services providers are recommendations based on client feedback.

Local Movers:

A Team Movers 749-0400

Delivery Doctors 322-4488

US Dept. of Transportation's website for Protecting Yourself When Hiring a Mover

Cleaning:

Special Touch Cleaning, Becky Akpan 977-7446

Locksmith:

Bruce's Lock Shop 795-7516
2635 E. Broadway



Although we make these recommendations based on our client's experience with these service providers, we cannot be responsible for their performance, nor guarantee that your experience will be the same.     Top

Arizona Driver's License and Automobile Information

Information provided by: Arizona Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division

• Work in Arizona (other than for seasonal agricultural work)
• Place children in school without paying the tuition rate of a nonresident
• Have a business with an office in Arizona, and that bases and operates vehicles in this state
• Obtain a state license or pay school tuition fees at the same rate as an Arizona resident
• Have a business that operates vehicles to transport goods or passengers within Arizona
• Remain in Arizona for a total of 7 months or more during any calendar year, regardless of your permanent residence

An "out-of-state student" enrolled with 7 or more semester hours is not considered a resident, even if employed.

Military personnel based in Arizona who qualify for exemption under the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act are not considered Arizona residents.

Driver's Licenses:

Arizona issues an extended driver\'s license that continues until age 65. However, photo and vision screenings need to be updated every 12 years. At 60 years and over, drivers receive a 5-year license that requires photo and vision updates. The 5-year license is also available for temporary Arizona residents such as students or military personnel and their families. Foreign applicants will be processed in accordance with Arizona authorized presence requirements. All applicants must provide 2 valid forms of proof of age and identity.     Top

Auto Registration, License Plates, and Titles:

When you buy a vehicle, Arizona law requires that you apply for a title within 15 days of purchase. If your vehicle was registered in another state and you wish to operate it in Arizona, you must register it in Arizona as soon as you become an Arizona resident.

Most vehicles may be registered for either one or two years at a time. (Some vehicles must be emission tested every year, and are therefore not eligible for two year registration.) Permanent registration will be issued for the following:

• Noncommercial trailers with a declared gross vehicle weight (GVW) of less than 6,000 lbs (one-time $125 registration fee)
• Commercial trailers with a declared GVW of more than 10,000 lbs (one-time $800 registration fee)
• All-terrain and off-road recreational vehicles that operate only on dirt roads located in unincorporated areas of Arizona must be titled and have a plate, but are exempt from registration and insurance requirements.

The following steps must be taken in order to obtain an Arizona title, registration and license plate for a vehicle previously titled or registered in another state:

1. The make, vehicle identification number (VIN), body style, and other general vehicle information must be verified at an MVD or authorized Third Party office prior to registration. In addition, if there are obvious safety or mechanical flaws, registration may be denied until repairs are completed.

2. Your vehicle must be emissions tested. Emissions testing is run by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. Car Care Hotline: (877) 692-9227 Tucson: (520) 745-4536.

3. Arizona requires that every motor vehicle be covered by liability insurance through a company that is authorized to do business in Arizona. This includes golf carts, motorcycles and mopeds.

Minimum levels of financial responsibility are: $15,000 bodily injury liability for one person and $30,000 for two or more persons. $10,000 property damage liability.

Your out-of-state title and registration must be surrendered at the time of application for Arizona title and registration. When a loan has been recorded against the vehicle and the title is being held by a lender in another state, the registration is still needed, although the title may not be required.

Driver's licenses, license plates, registration, and titles can be obtained at MVD locations.     Top

Dog Registration
Information provided by Pima Animal Care Center

• Vaccine manufacturers name
• Type of vaccine used (MLV or Killed)
• Serial or Lot Number
• Date vaccination was given
• Veterinarian´s name
• How long the vaccine is valid