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Arkansas Bill of Sale Requirements

As of 2026, Arkansas requires a signed bill of sale for private vehicle transfers. Arkansas does not require notarization for standard private-party sales.

Required Fields

  1. 1Full legal names and addresses of buyer and seller
  2. 2VIN (17 characters)
  3. 3Year, make, model, and color of the vehicle
  4. 4Odometer reading in miles (required)
  5. 5Sale price in numerals and written form
  6. 6Sale date
  7. 7Signatures of both buyer and seller

Arkansas-Specific Requirements

Bill of sale must include sale price for tax assessment
Title transfer required within 30 days
Safety inspection required for out-of-state vehicles

Arkansas does not require notarization for a standard private-party bill of sale.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a bill of sale required in Arkansas?

Arkansas requires a bill of sale for private vehicle transfers. It must be submitted at the DMV along with the signed title to complete the transfer.

What must be on a Arkansas vehicle bill of sale?

A Arkansas vehicle bill of sale must include: buyer and seller full legal names and addresses, the VIN, year, make, model, odometer reading, sale price (written and numeric), sale date, and signatures of both parties.

Does Arkansas require an emissions test for private sales?

No — Arkansas does not require an emissions test for standard private-party vehicle sales and registration.

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