Little Rock, Arkansas

Little Rock, Arkansas Boat Bill of Sale for Trailer sold separately — Print a Ready-to-Sign Form

Print a boat bill of sale form for your trailer sold separately in Little Rock, Arkansas. Fill in the details online, then print the completed document for both parties to sign.

Print a ready-to-sign form

Print Instructions

Paper Size

US Letter (8.5 × 11 in)

Margins

0.5 in minimum all sides

Ink

Black ink, laser or inkjet

Before You Print

☐Verify the VIN matches the boat title exactly
☐Confirm buyer and seller names match government-issued IDs
☐Have both parties present at the time of signing
☐Bring a valid photo ID accepted by Arkansas
☐Print at least two copies — one for each party

Both parties should sign with a ballpoint pen in blue or black ink. Initial any corrections rather than using correction fluid.

Trailer sold separately — What You Need to Know

A trailer is being transferred separate from the towing vehicle. Trailers often have different titling rules than motor vehicles, including different weight thresholds that trigger title requirements.

Seller guidance

Many states require trailers to be titled and registered separately from the towing vehicle once they exceed a weight threshold (commonly 1,000–3,000 lbs GVWR). If your trailer has a title, complete the title transfer. If it does not (because it is below the threshold), a bill of sale is the primary ownership document.

Buyer guidance

Confirm whether the trailer is titled in your state and whether the seller has the title. If moving the trailer across state lines, check the destination state's titling threshold — you may need to obtain a title even if the selling state did not require one. Verify the VIN or HIN plate on the trailer matches the title or documentation.

Legal note

Trailer titling requirements are set by state law. For example, California requires titling for trailers over 1,500 lbs unladen weight. Texas requires titling for trailers over 4,000 lbs GVWR. Some states (e.g., North Dakota) title all trailers regardless of weight. Boat trailers are often subject to a combined boat/trailer registration. Federal VIN requirements under 49 CFR Part 565 apply to trailers with a GVWR exceeding 10,000 lbs.

Trailer sold separately checklist

Determine if your state requires a title for the trailer's weight class
Confirm the trailer VIN or HIN matches the title or existing registration
Prepare a bill of sale specifically for the trailer (separate from any tow vehicle)
Check the destination state's titling threshold if moving across state lines
Complete odometer exemption note (trailers are exempt from odometer disclosure)

Boat Safety & Recall Information

Data sourced from NHTSA safety ratings and recall databases

Average Safety Rating

0 / 5

Avg. Price Range

$5,000–$75,000

Odometer Disclosure

Not required

Safety checkpoints for boat buyers

Verify Hull Identification Number (HIN) matches registration documents
Check for delamination, blistering, or water intrusion in fiberglass hulls
Inspect transom for softness or rot — the most expensive structural repair
Test all bilge pumps, navigation lights, and required safety equipment
Confirm USCG-required PFDs, throwable cushion, and visual distress signals are present
Verify fire extinguisher is current and properly sized for vessel length
Test carbon monoxide detector function on cabin boats
Confirm kill-switch lanyard operation cuts engine immediately

Common recall categories

Fuel SystemElectricalSteeringHull IntegrityPropulsion

On average, each boat model has approximately 1.8 recalls. Always check your specific vehicle at NHTSA.gov/recalls before completing a sale.

Arkansas Tax & Fee Summary

State Sales Tax Rate

6.5%

Title Transfer Fee

$10

Private Party Exempt

6.5% state plus local taxes up to 5.125%

Sales tax applies to private party vehicle purchases

Visit the official Arkansas DMV website

Local Requirements — Pulaski County

DMV / Title Office

Arkansas DFA – Revenue Office Little Rock

Address

1900 W 7th St, Little Rock, AR 72201

Phone

(501) 682-4692

Office Hours

Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/motor-vehicle

Transfer Fees & Taxes — Little Rock

Title Transfer Fee

$10.00

Sales Tax Rate

9.625%

Base Registration Fee

$17.00

Arkansas state rate 6.5% + Pulaski County 1.125% + Little Rock city 2.0%

Notarization: NOT REQUIRED

Arkansas does not require notarization for private vehicle sales. A signed title and bill of sale are sufficient.

Little Rock Transfer Checklist

Title must be transferred at the Pulaski County Revenue Office within 30 days
Arkansas sales tax collected at time of title transfer
Seller must sign the title assignment and provide odometer disclosure
Safety inspection required before vehicle registration

County Information — Pulaski County

County Clerk / Recorder

Pulaski County Clerk

Phone

(501) 340-8500

Website

https://www.pulaskicounty.net

Little Rock Trailer sold separately boat printable — when to file

Arkansas requires title transfer within 30 days of the sale date on the bill of sale. For trailer sold separately transactions specifically, file at Arkansas DFA – Revenue Office Little Rock (1900 W 7th St, Little Rock, AR 72201) during normal hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Miss the 30-day window and Arkansas typically charges a late-transfer penalty plus accrued use tax, and the seller can remain on the title for civil liability until the buyer completes retitling. Bring the signed title, the completed Little Rock bill of sale, your government-issued ID, and payment for the $10.00 title transfer fee plus 9.625% sales tax on the purchase price.

Printable reminder. Whether you keep your printable as a printed two-copy paper record, both buyer and seller should leave the signing with an identical executed copy. The buyer needs the original to present at Arkansas DFA – Revenue Office Little Rock; the seller keeps a duplicate to prove the date of transfer if a future liability question arises before the title fully retitles.

Frequently asked questions

What trailer sold separately documents do I need for a boat sale in Little Rock, Arkansas?

For a trailer sold separately boat transaction in Little Rock, you need: Determine if your state requires a title for the trailer's weight class; Confirm the trailer VIN or HIN matches the title or existing registration; Prepare a bill of sale specifically for the trailer (separate from any tow vehicle); Check the destination state's titling threshold if moving across state lines; Complete odometer exemption note (trailers are exempt from odometer disclosure).

What is the sales tax on a boat private sale in Little Rock, Arkansas?

The combined sales tax rate in Little Rock is 9.625%. Arkansas state rate 6.5% + Pulaski County 1.125% + Little Rock city 2.0%

Do I need to notarize a boat bill of sale in Arkansas?

No, notarization is not required. Arkansas does not require notarization for private vehicle sales. A signed title and bill of sale are sufficient.

What are common recalls for a boat?

Common recall categories for boats include: Fuel System, Electrical, Steering, Hull Integrity, Propulsion. On average, each boat model has approximately 1.8 recalls. Always check your specific vehicle at NHTSA.gov before completing a sale.