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Free Arkansas Car Bill of Sale

Arkansas folds the whole car transfer into one counter: the DFA revenue office handles the title, the registration, and the tax collection in a single visit, with Form 10-313 (the DFA's Vehicle Bill of Sale / Odometer Disclosure Statement) documenting the sale — there is no standalone DMV to find. The tax has a structure that rewards cheap-car buyers outright: used vehicles under $4,000 are EXEMPT from sales tax, a reduced band applies just above that line, and the standard 6.5%-plus-local rates take over from there. The buyer has 60 days, no inspection of any kind exists in Arkansas, and the seller's signed title plus a solid bill of sale complete the packet.

Arkansas Requirements: Register within 60 days of purchase; the title is applied for in the same revenue-office visit. Sales tax applies; it is not a flat percentage of the price.

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Arkansas Car Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know

Primary Form
Form 10-313
Vehicle Bill of Sale / Odometer Disclosure Statement
Agency
AR DFA Revenue
Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration – Revenue Division
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
See state rules
Title Required
Yes
Arkansas gives the buyer 60 days from purchase to title and register. Handled by AR DFA (Department of Finance and Administration), not a standalone DMV.
Inspection
Not required

Sales Tax Details

Arkansas state sales tax is 6.5% on new vehicles and on used vehicles priced $10,000 or more. Used vehicles priced $4,000–$9,999 pay a reduced 3.5% state rate, and used vehicles under $4,000 pay no sales tax. City and county taxes apply only to the first $2,500 of the price.

Inspection Requirements

Arkansas does not require a safety inspection or emissions test at time of sale.

Arkansas Car Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist

  1. Complete Form 10-313 with VIN, year, make, model, odometer, sale price, buyer/seller info.
  2. Seller signs title over to buyer.
  3. Buyer takes Form 10-313 + title + proof of insurance to AR DFA Revenue office within 60 days.
  4. Buyer pays state sales tax (6.5%, or 3.5% or nothing on used vehicles under $10,000) + local tax + title and registration fees.

Common Pitfalls

  • Going to a "DMV" — Arkansas uses the DFA Revenue Division for title transfers, not a standard DMV.
  • Missing the 60-day registration window.
  • Not accounting for local add-on taxes — city and county tax applies to the first $2,500 of the price.
  • Odometer disclosure required on vehicles of model year 2011 or newer.

Pro Tip

AR car: Form 10-313 + DFA Revenue office + 60-day window + 6.5% state + local taxes.

Arkansas Car Bill of Sale — FAQs

Where do I transfer a car title in Arkansas?
Arkansas vehicle titles are transferred at the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) Revenue Division offices — not at a standalone DMV. The DFA runs about 134 State Revenue Offices across Arkansas.
What is the car sales tax rate in Arkansas?
The state rate is 6.5% for new vehicles and for used vehicles priced $10,000 or more, 3.5% for used vehicles priced $4,000–$9,999, and nothing for used vehicles under $4,000. City and county taxes apply only to the first $2,500 of the price.
Do you pay sales tax on a $4,000 used car in Arkansas?
Yes, at the reduced rate. DFA's motor vehicle FAQ lists no sales tax on a used vehicle priced at $3,999 or less. From $4,000 through $9,999, a used vehicle is taxed at 3.5%, so a $4,000 car owes $140 in state tax. The 6.5% rate on DFA's list is for new vehicles. DFA's FAQ gives only these state rates, so ask the revenue office whether any local tax applies.
What does the buyer bring to the Arkansas revenue office?
DFA's list for registering a vehicle is: the title, a bill of sale, the lien contract if the car is financed, an odometer statement, proof of assessment, proof that personal property taxes are paid, and proof of insurance. The assessment and property-tax proof come from the county, not the seller, so the buyer should check with the county assessor and collector before the revenue-office visit.
What is the penalty for registering a car late in Arkansas?
Arkansas allows 60 days after the purchase to register. Past that point, DFA charges a penalty equal to 10% of the total sales tax due. It also adds a late registration penalty of $3 for each 10 days the vehicle stays unregistered.
How does a seller protect themselves after selling a car privately in Arkansas?
Fill out the DFA notice form for a sold vehicle (Notice of Transfer of Ownership). It cites Ark. Code § 27-14-911: an owner who made a real sale, signed over the title, and handed over the car is not liable for later damage caused by someone else's careless driving. Filing the notice is optional. The seller lists the year, make, model, VIN, date of transfer and both names and addresses, signs it, and mails it to DFA's Office of Motor Vehicle (P.O. Box 1272, Little Rock, AR 72203) or drops it off at the Ragland Building, Room 1100, in Little Rock.
What if the seller lost the Arkansas title?
The seller can apply for a duplicate title at any State Revenue Office. DFA lists the fee as $10. Get the duplicate before the sale, since the buyer needs the title to register.

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