Free Arkansas ATV Bill of Sale
Buying or selling an ATV in Arkansas involves two separate agencies: if the machine will ever run on public OHV trails or land, the buyer registers it with the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission for $16/year; if it stays on private land only, no registration is needed. Either way, the DFA handles the title and collects sales tax based on the purchase price.
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Arkansas ATV Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Sales Tax Details
6.5% state sales tax plus applicable local taxes applies to ATV sales. Tax is paid at the DFA revenue office at time of registration.
Inspection Requirements
No safety inspection required. Serial number (VIN equivalent) must be verified on the bill of sale and title application.
Registration
Registration for this vehicle type is handled by Arkansas Game & Fish Commission — agfc.com — not the same agency that handles cars in Arkansas. Plan for separate filings.
Arkansas ATV Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Record the full serial number (VIN) from the frame — confirm it matches the title or existing registration document.
- Write a bill of sale including serial number, year/make/model, purchase price, both parties' names and addresses, and date.
- Seller signs the title over to the buyer on the title certificate itself.
- Determine intended use: public land requires AGFC OHV registration ($16/year); private land only requires no registration.
- Buyer visits a DFA revenue office to pay state + local sales tax and obtain a new title.
- If registering for public-land use, complete AGFC OHV registration online or at an AGFC office after receiving the new title.
- Retain the bill of sale permanently as proof of purchase price and ownership history.
Common Pitfalls
- Buying an ATV with only a manufacturer's certificate of origin (MCO) instead of a title — the MCO is acceptable for brand-new machines but you must apply for a title before using it on public land.
- Riding a registered ATV on public OHV land before the AGFC registration is complete — enforcement officers can issue citations and the $16 fee is not worth skipping.
- Recording a serial number incorrectly on the bill of sale — a single digit error can cause the title application to be rejected by DFA.
- Assuming no tax is owed because the ATV is "just a recreational vehicle" — Arkansas sales tax applies to ATV purchases regardless of intended use.