Free Arkansas Motorcycle Bill of Sale
Arkansas collapses the whole motorcycle transfer into one visit: the DFA revenue office handles the title, the registration, and the tax collection at a single counter, with Form 10-313 (Vehicle Bill of Sale / Odometer Disclosure Statement) documenting the sale — there is no separate DMV to find, and no inspection station either, since Arkansas tests neither safety nor emissions on motorcycles. The buyer has 60 days, and the tax is 6.5% state plus the local rate of the buyer's county or city. One nuance imported from Arkansas's used-vehicle rules that surprises bike buyers: cheap machines get relief — used vehicles under $4,000 are exempt from sales tax, and a reduced band applies just above that line.
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Arkansas Motorcycle Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Sales Tax Details
Same 6.5% + local taxes apply to motorcycles.
Arkansas Motorcycle Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Verify the frame VIN against the Arkansas title before paying.
- Complete Form 10-313 with VIN, year, make, model, odometer, sale price, date, and both signatures.
- Seller signs the title over with the odometer disclosure.
- Buyer takes everything to the DFA revenue office — one counter for title, registration, and tax — within 60 days.
- Buyer pays 6.5% state tax plus the local county/city rate; if the bike cost under $4,000, ask about the used-vehicle exemption.
- No inspections to schedule — Arkansas has no safety or emissions program for motorcycles.
- Buyer: carry the Class M endorsement before riding Arkansas roads.
Common Pitfalls
- Searching for a "DMV" — Arkansas routes vehicle work through DFA revenue offices, and asking for the wrong agency wastes the morning.
- Missing the 60-day window — DFA late penalties attach to motorcycles the same as cars.
- Overpaying on a cheap bike — under $4,000 the used-vehicle exemption can zero the sales tax, so check which band your documented price falls in.
- Forgetting the local rate — the 6.5% is only the state's share, and city/county add-ons vary meaningfully across Arkansas.
Pro Tip
Arkansas motorcycles: one DFA counter, Form 10-313, 60 days, 6.5% plus local — and a sub-$4,000 bike may owe no tax at all.