Motor Vehicles

When you buy a vehicle, Arizona law requires that you apply for a title within 15 days of purchase.  An electronic title transfer is available, or the buyer may contact a Motor Vehicle Division Office or Authorized Third Party provider and provide a signed off title and title application to complete the process.  A title transfer penalty may be assessed if a title application is submitted beyond 15 days of purchase.  If your vehicle was registered in another state and you want to operate it in Arizona, you must register it as soon as you become an Arizona resident.

Active Duty Military Personnel based in Arizona who qualify for exemption under the Service Members Civil Relief Act of 2003 are not considered Arizona residents.

YPG Active Duty Service Members that are not AZ State residents rate the Tax Exemption Form.  Military members that are AZ residents can rate a Tax Exemption if they have deployed in the past year.  The Service Member's name must be on registration, for the vehicle, as the exemption is for Active Service Members only.  Call the Legal Office at 928-328-2608 and leave a message or send an email to beverly.a.williams64.civ@army.mil, to set-up an appointment or for more information.  When you go to the YPG Legal Office appointment, have the Make, Model, Year, and VIN number of the vehicle, a Military ID, and driver's license to fill out the form.

Document Requirements to obtain a Driver's License (DL)

• All must be originals or certified copies, in English, certified by the issuing agency.
• Out of state Driver License or Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) expired less than one year, required to waive testing.
• DL applicants must meet testing requirements prior to issuance.

You must provide your Social Security Number on the DL/ID application for verification. You must provide two documents that prove Arizona residency. The documents must be mail issued from a business, organization or government agency and must contain applicant name and physical residential address.

Travel DL acceptable documents (must include Name and Date of Birth)

• Birth Certificate (hospital records/certificates and California certified abstracts of birth are not acceptable)
• US Certificate of Birth Abroad (FS-240, 545, or DS-1350)
• Unexpired US Passport or US Passport card
• Permanent Resident Card/Resident Alien Card (I-551)
• Unexpired USCIS Employment Authorization Document
• L-94 form with an unexpired foreign passport and an unexpired US Visa (excluding Visa Waiver program participants)
• US Certificate of Naturalization
• US Certificate of Citizenship

Non Travel DL acceptable documents (in addition to list above)

• Enhanced Driver License or Enhanced ID Card issued by any state in the US (evidenced by the word "Enhanced" printed on the card)
• Enhanced Tribal Card (Tohono O'odham Nation, Kootenai Tribe and Pascua Yaqui Tribe)
• Delayed Birth Certificate issued by any state, territory or possession of the US
• Tribal Certificate of Indian Blood
• Tribal or Bureau of Indian Affairs Affidavit of Birth
• Foreign Passport with US Visa or Visa Waiver I-94W (green)
• US Military DD-214
• Active Duty, Reserve or Retired Military ID Card
• I-94 form with an unexpired foreign passport and an unexpired US Visa (excluding Visa Waiver program participants)
• I-94 form without passport must be accompanied by a photo ID issued from a Government agency and must validate through our SAVE program
• ADC Released Offender Card must state US citizen
• Refugee Travel Document I-571
• Record of an extended previous Arizona Driver's License or ID Card

Resident Definition

State law requires that Arizona residents who drive and/or own a vehicle(s) obtain an Arizona driver license and vehicle registration(s) as applicable. You are considered an Arizona resident if any of the following applies:

• You work in Arizona.
• You are registered to vote in this state.
• You place children in school without paying the tuition rate of a nonresident.
• You have a business with an office in Arizona that bases and operates vehicles in this state.
• You obtain a license or pay school tuition fees at the same rate as an Arizona resident.
• You have a business that operates vehicles to transport goods or passengers within Arizona.
• You remain in Arizona for a total of seven months or more during any calendar year, regardless of our permanent residence.

Active Duty Military Personnel based in Arizona who qualify for exemption under the Service Members Civil Relief Act of 2003, are not considered Arizona residents. For more information, please visit AZ MVD

State and local laws regulate the operation of motor vehicles, and these laws can vary by location. Many states regulate the following:

• Seatbelt use
• Child safety seats
• Motorcycle operation
• The use of cellphones and other digital devices while driving

Learn more about motor vehicle laws in your state at the Distraction.gov State Laws page.

Insurance Requirements:  Arizona State law requires you to have sufficient liability insurance, including $25,000 per person, $50,000 for two or more persons, and $15,000 for property coverage.

Yuma Proving Ground

Cell phones are not authorized while driving, on the installation.  You may use hands free devices.

Yuma Police Department

The Law - Title 21 of the Yuma City Code, Chapter 211 Section 9 and 10.  A person shall not drive a motor vehicle on a highway while driving using a portable communications device. 

You may use a Hands-Free Mobile Device - A portable communication device/system which allows a driver to use the device without holding it while driving a motor vehicle.

A violation is a civil traffic violation.  A person found to be in violation of this Section and not involved in a motor vehicle crash is subject to a civil penalty of one hundred ($100) dollars plus any other penalty assessment authorized by law.  A person found to be in violation of this Section and is involved in a motor vehicle crash is subject to a civil penalty of two hundred fifty ($250) dollars plus any other penalty assessments authorized by law.

New Regulatory Guidance for Motorcycle & ATV use and PPE

All privately owned vehicles must continue to be licensed, registered, inspected and insured according to state and local laws. Rental vehicles are considered POVs for purposes of post entry and rental contracts serve as proof of proper licensing, registration and insurance.

The requirement remains to show a Common Access Card to gain entry. DoD issued credentials include, Common Access Card, Military retiree and dependent ID cards.  Veteran Affairs (VA) ID Cards may be accepted at Howard Cantonment only after NCIC vetting.  All personnel who do not have a DoD issued ID card or Veteran Affairs identification must present a REAL ID compliant state government issued identification card and be vetted through NCIC prior to being issued a pass.  Those who do not present a REAL ID compliant ID will be required to show a secondary form of identification such as a birth certificate or Social Security Card to establish identity.  Contact the Visitor Control Center for other acceptable secondary forms of identification. All vehicles are subject to search at any time. Anyone entering Yuma Proving Ground must also have a valid reason to do so and with proper documentation at hand.

All required vetting is done at the Visitor Control Center (VCC), during regular hours of operation. If during a weekend/holiday, vetting will be performed at the various Access Control Points (i.e., Howard Cantonment Area).

For questions, please contact the VCC, at 928-328-6668/6689.