Free Arkansas Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale
Arkansas vehicle transfers are subject to the federal Truth in Mileage Act (TIMA), 49 U.S.C. § 32705, which requires the seller to certify the odometer reading at the time of every non-exempt transfer. Vehicles with a model year of 2001 or earlier (25+ years old in 2026) and vehicles with a GVWR exceeding 16,000 lbs are exempt from the requirement. In Arkansas, odometer disclosure is incorporated into the Certificate of Title; both the seller and buyer sign the odometer section of the title before submitting it to a revenue office.
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Arkansas Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
Agency
Arkansas DFA
Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, Revenue Division
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
0.065%
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Not required
Arkansas Odometer Disclosure Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Determine whether the vehicle is exempt based on model year (2002 or newer) and GVWR (16,000 lbs or under).
- Record the exact odometer mileage on the day of sale.
- Choose one of the three required certifications on the title: 'Actual mileage', 'Exceeds mechanical limits', or 'Not actual mileage'.
- Seller fills in and signs the odometer disclosure section on the Arkansas Certificate of Title.
- Buyer countersigns to acknowledge receipt of the disclosure.
- Both parties make and retain photocopies of the completed title.
- Submit the title transfer to an Arkansas revenue office promptly; late transfers are subject to additional fees.
Common Pitfalls
- Believing that selling a vehicle 'as-is' eliminates the odometer disclosure duty — it does not under federal TIMA.
- Failing to pick one of the three certification options; leaving it blank will cause the revenue office to reject the transfer.
- Confusing the vehicle's age with its model year; a 2001-model vehicle sold in 2025 is still only 24 years old by model year and is NOT exempt.
- Using correction fluid on the title — any alteration invalidates the Arkansas title and requires a replacement before transfer can proceed.
- Skipping the buyer's countersignature; both signatures are required for a valid odometer disclosure.
Arkansas Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — FAQs
Does a 2000 model-year car need an odometer disclosure in Arkansas in 2026?
No. A 2000 model-year vehicle is 26 model years old in 2026 and falls under the federal 25-year exemption. Disclosure is optional but not required.
What if the odometer is broken at the time of sale?
Select 'Not actual mileage' and note in the bill of sale that the odometer is inoperative. Never estimate a mileage figure and certify it as 'Actual mileage.'
Does Arkansas require a separate odometer disclosure form?
No. Arkansas includes the odometer disclosure on the Certificate of Title itself. No additional state form is required for private-party transfers.
What are the consequences of odometer fraud in Arkansas?
Federal law provides for criminal penalties up to $10,000 and/or 3 years in prison per violation. Civilly, a defrauded buyer can recover triple actual damages with a $1,500 minimum, plus attorney's fees.