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How to Fill Out a Bill of Sale in Arkansas

A step-by-step guide to every field on an Arkansas vehicle bill of sale — with a free filled-in example you can download instantly.

Arkansas prices its used-vehicle tax in bands, which makes the price field on Form 10-313 unusually consequential at two exact thresholds: used vehicles under $4,000 pay NO sales tax at all, $4,000–$10,000 pays a reduced 3.5%, and above $10,000 pays the full 6.5% plus local rates. A $3,995 car and a $4,050 car are $150+ apart in tax — so record the true price and know which band it lands in. The transfer runs through the state revenue office (Arkansas's DMV equivalent), where the buyer has 60 days to title and register. Standard fill-out otherwise: parties, vehicle, VIN, odometer, price, date, both signatures — the state checklist shows no notary step, and Arkansas titles must stay alteration-free (correction fluid voids them).

Notarization:Not confirmed
Title deadline:60 days
Sales tax:See state rules
Official form:Form 10-313
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Vehicle Bill of Sale · Arkansas
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.

Seller Information

Buyer Information

Vehicle Details

Sale Information

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State rules change. We check these requirements against official state sources, but details can go out of date. Confirm with your state's motor vehicle agency before you rely on them. If you notice anything wrong or outdated, email support@billofsale.app.

Step-by-Step: Every Field Explained

1

Seller Information

  • Full legal name
  • Current mailing address
  • City, state, ZIP code
  • Phone number (optional but recommended)
Tip: Match the ownership document precisely: if the title says a middle initial, this line says a middle initial, or the Arkansas DMV will notice.
2

Buyer Information

  • Full legal name
  • Current mailing address
  • City, state, ZIP code
  • Phone number (optional)
Tip: The buyer's ID, this line, and the eventual registration should read identically — start the chain correctly.
3

Vehicle Description

  • Vehicle year (4-digit)
  • Make (manufacturer — e.g., Ford, Toyota)
  • Model (e.g., F-150, Camry)
  • Body style (e.g., sedan, pickup, SUV)
  • Color
  • VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) — 17 characters, found on the dashboard or door jamb
  • Odometer reading at time of sale
Tip: Read the VIN from the metal, not the ad: dashboard plate or door-jamb sticker, checked character by character against the title. One wrong character voids the transfer.
4

Sale Details

  • Sale price in US dollars (write out both numerals and words — e.g., "$8,500 — Eight thousand five hundred dollars")
  • Payment method (cash, check, electronic transfer)
  • Date of sale (month / day / year)
  • Note: the buyer pays Arkansas tax at registration (see the state page for how it is set)
Tip: In Arkansas the tax on a private sale is not simply a percentage of the price you write — see the Arkansas state page for how it is set — but record the true price anyway.
5

Seller Signature

  • Seller's signature (must match title)
  • Printed name
  • Date signed
Tip: Notary rule in Arkansas: The DFA checklist and Form 10-313 show no notary step, but no official source says a notary is not needed.
6

Buyer Signature

  • Buyer's signature
  • Printed name
  • Date signed
Tip: Two originals, both fully signed, one per party — the cheap habit that wins later disputes.

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Use the generator above to create a filled-in Arkansas bill of sale example in under 60 seconds. Fields are set up for Arkansas — no notary section, the AR sales tax rules noted, and 60-day title transfer deadline noted.

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Other Forms Required in Arkansas

Along with the bill of sale, you may need these additional documents for an Arkansas vehicle transfer:

  • Vehicle Registration Application

Frequently Asked Questions

How do Arkansas's used-vehicle tax bands work?
By purchase price: under $4,000 — completely exempt from sales tax; $4,000 to $10,000 — reduced 3.5% state rate; over $10,000 — the full 6.5% state rate plus city/county taxes. The bands apply to used vehicle sales and are checked against the bill of sale price.
Where does the buyer transfer the title in Arkansas?
At a state revenue office within 60 days of the sale — bringing the signed title, Form 10-313 or equivalent bill of sale, proof of insurance, and (for registration) the county assessment and personal property tax verification Arkansas is known for.
What voids an Arkansas title?
Alterations — correction fluid, scratch-outs, or overwriting on the assignment. A spoiled title has to be replaced before the sale can complete, so fill it out slowly and in ink the first time.
Is Form 10-313 required?
A bill of sale is required — the DFA lists one with the VIN, date of sale, purchase amount, and both signatures among the documents needed to register. Form 10-313 is the DFA's own Vehicle Bill of Sale / Odometer Disclosure Statement, but the checklist describes the contents rather than naming the form. Neither the form nor the DFA checklist shows a notary step, though no official source says outright that one is not needed.

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Official Form

Form 10-313

Documents a private vehicle sale for Arkansas title transfer and records the price, any trade-in and the odometer reading that the revenue office uses to work out the sales tax.

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