Arizona Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division · Arizona state form
Power of Attorney 48-1001
Use this form to appoint an individual or organization to sign papers needed to secure a vehicle title and endorse or transfer the title.
- What this form is
- Power of Attorney 48-1001 lets a vehicle buyer, seller, or owner appoint an individual or organization as Attorney-In-Fact. The form identifies the vehicle by its VIN, year, make, and body style and authorizes the appointee to sign papers needed to secure the title and endorse or transfer it. It includes spaces for the parties’ information and an acknowledgment by a notary or MVD agent.
- Who needs it
- A vehicle buyer, seller, or owner who wants an individual or organization to sign title-related papers on their behalf.
- Why it needs a notary
- The signature must be notarized; the form also provides for acknowledgment by an MVD agent. Notarization can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- Submit it to the Arizona agency named on the form.
Questions
What does Power of Attorney 48-1001 authorize?
It appoints an individual or organization to sign papers needed to secure the vehicle title and grants authority to endorse and transfer the title.
Who can use this vehicle power of attorney?
A vehicle buyer, seller, or owner can use the form to appoint an individual or organization as Attorney-In-Fact for the title-related matter.
Is a notary needed for this form?
The form includes an acknowledgment before a notary or MVD agent. The signature must be notarized, and this can be done online with a commissioned online notary.