Automobile Information
Driver’s Licenses
Issued by the state, Arizona driver’s licenses are required for newcomers as soon as residency has taken place — there is no grace period. Proof is needed of age and identity (previous driver’s license, birth certificate, or other documents). With a valid drivers license from another state, one must pass a vision test to obtain an Arizona driver’s license. As of July 1993, driver’s license fees and duration are based on the age of the applicant.
Motor Vehicle Division of Arizona, Department of Transportation, Information: 629-9808
Driver’s License examinations are given at the following locations:
• 3565 S. Broadmont Drive
• 1102 S. Sherwood Village
• 7330 N. Shannon Road
Insurance
Proof of insurance — at least $15,000/$30,000 for bodily injury or death and $10,000 for property damage in any one accident — is mandatory before one can register a car in Arizona. For more information call 1 (800) 275-5688.
Registration/License Plates/Titles
Pima County issues registrations, license plates and titles. However, if you wish a personalized or special license plate, call 629-9808 for information. The fee is based on the make, model and year of the car. The previous registration card and license plates, plus the title or lien papers must be provided.
Locations of registration offices:
• 3565 S. Broadmont
• 7330 N. Shannon Road
• 1114 S. Sarnoff Drive
• 601 N. La Canada Drive, Green Valley
Vehicle Emissions Testing
Required by the state, general information concerning emission testing is available from the Department of Environmental Quality, Vehicle Emissions, 600 N. 40th Street, Phoenix, 1 (800) 284-7748.
Every car (unless it is a model year 1966 or earlier) must pass emission inspection each year before it can be registered.
Vehicle Inspection Stations:
• 1301 S. Stocker Drive (South of 22nd Street and Sarnoff Drive)
• 3930 N. Business Center Drive (Off of Prince Road west of I-10)
• 6661 S. Renaissance Drive (Off of Valencia Road west of I-19)
• Call 629-9808 for hours.
Car Pooling
RideShare, a matching service for those who wish to car pool, is provided by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality. For more information and an application for a matchlist of people who live and work near you and also want to car pool, call 884-RIDE.
City/Town Halls
City and town clerks can assist newcomers with specific questions about their area.
• Tucson City Hall, 255 W. Alameda, Tucson 85701
• Mayor 791-4201
• City Manager 791-4204
• Marana Town Hall, 13251 N. Lon Adams Road, Marana 85653 – 297-2591
• Oro Valley Town Hall, 11000 N. La Canada Drive, Oro Valley 85737 297-2591
• South Tucson City Hall, 1601 S. 6th Avenue, South Tucson 85713 792-2424