An Arkansas vehicle bill of sale (Form 10-313) records the transfer of ownership of a vehicle from one party to another.
When you buy a vehicle in Arkansas, you need a bill of sale to register the transfer with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The bill of sale will contain the name of the seller and buyer, the purchase price, and vehicle details, including the current odometer reading.
Both the buyer and the seller are required to sign the document.
If the vehicle is newer than 2011, under 16,000 pounds, and self-propelled, you must include the Odometer Reading on the Bill of Sale form.
Vehicle Registration
After buying a vehicle in Arkansas, you must register the transaction within 30 days from the purchase or transfer date. The same time frame applies to new residents who just moved to Arkansas.
While a bill of sale is not required in Arkansas, you may need it to prove vehicle ownership in certain situations.
Where to Register Your Vehicle
Register your vehicle in person with the Office of Motor Vehicle (OMV). You can also complete the registration online via MyDMV without going to their physical location if it is a new vehicle. If you register online, title documents will be mailed once the documents are received.
Vehicle registration renewals can be completed online as well.
Documents Required by the DMV Office
The DMV needs the following document to register your vehicle:
- Vehicle bill of sale/odometer disclosure statement (Form 10-313)
- A completed vehicle registration application (Form 10-381)
- Vehicle title
- Valid driver’s license
- Proof of payment of the registration fees
- Arkansas motor vehicle power of attorney
- Proof of insurance, keeping in mind the state’s minimum requirements:
- $25,000 for bodily injury per person
- $50,000 per accident
- $25,000 for property damage
Optional Documents:
- Proof of payment of personal property taxes
- Current year county tax assessment
- A copy of the lien agreement, where applicable
Arkansas Vehicle Bill of Sale Sample
Use our free printable Arkansas bill of sale to register your vehicle at the DMV office.
