Senate Bill 1208 Summary

• Creates a new "certificate of title pending registration" for vehicles purchased out-of-state by Arizona residents, issued when the vehicle was sold by an out-of-state dealer or when an out-of-state lien is filed.

• Allows the registering officer to issue the pending certificate of title without immediately collecting use tax, with taxes collected later when the vehicle is fully registered.

• Requires Arizona residents to complete full vehicle registration as prescribed in statute after receiving the pending certificate of title.

• Amends use tax collection procedures to accommodate the new pending title process, ensuring taxes are collected at the time of final registration if not collected during initial title issuance.

• Maintains Department of Revenue's role in providing tax calculation means to ensure proper use tax collection across all applicable jurisdictions.