Title Transfers in Arkansas
- Seller and buyer must sign the AR vehicle title.
- Complete an Official Release of Lien or Permission to Issue a Replacement Title (Form 10-315) and Bill of Sale/Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form 10-313), if needed.
- Bring title to your local Arkansas Office of Motor Vehicle (OMV) office with payment for the title transfer fee.
- Continue reading for more details about completing a title transfer in Arkansas.
New to Arkansas?
If you are moving to Arkansas, you must complete an auto title transfer and register your vehicle with the AR OMV within 30 days of establishing residency. For more information about registering and titling a vehicle in Arkansas as a new resident, please read our Car Registration page.
NOTE: You'll need to provide a separate odometer disclosure statement when you register and title your out-of-state car in Arkansas. You may be able to use the Bill of Sale/Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form 10-313).
Buy or Sell a Vehicle in AR
Selling a Vehicle
To assure the buyer you're selling a worthy vehicle, you can present a vehicle history report (VHR), which lets the buyer know about any repairs that have been made to the vehicle.
Follow these steps to complete a car title transfer in Arkansas as the seller:
- Complete, sign, and date the current AR vehicle title as the “seller."
- Provide the buyer with an Official Release of Lien or Permission to Issue a Replacement Title (Form 10-315) and any other lien documents, if applicable.
- Provide the buyer with an odometer disclosure statement if the vehicle is less than 20 years old.*
- Provide the buyer with a Bill of Sale*.
- Give the buyer all the documents above, including the vehicle title.
- Complete and submit a Notice of Transfer of Ownership of a Motor Vehicle in person or by mail to the address on the form.
* NOTE: Be sure to check the control number on the back of the AR vehicle title. If it's less than 3003001, you must supply a completed Bill of Sale/Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form 10-313). If it's 3003001 or greater, the bill of sale and odometer disclosure statements on the back of the title are sufficient.
Buying a Vehicle
New Cars
In Arkansas, a title transfer for a vehicle purchased from a car dealer is usually a much less-involved process because dealerships normally handle the DMV title transfer of ownership for its customers.
If however, you need to complete the auto title transfer and vehicle registration yourself, you will need to obtain the manufacturer's certificate of origin. You may want to check with the dealer or the AR OMV office for a complete list of required titling documents in Arkansas.
Used Cars
Used vehicle purchases shouldn't be made on a whim. Spend time browsing affordable used cars and order a Vehicle History Report (VHR) to make sure you're getting a good deal. You'll also need to do some research about car insurance policies before you can register your car.
To complete a vehicle title transfer in Arkansas as a buyer, follow these steps:
- Obtain the vehicle title from the seller and sign and date as the “buyer."
- Make sure the seller has also signed and dated the title and filled in the bill of sale and odometer sections, if required.
- Obtain any lien documents from the seller, such as:
- A completed Official Release of Lien or Permission to Issue a Replacement Title (Form 10-315).
- A signed lien contract.
- A completed Bill of Sale/Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form 10-313)* from the seller if:
- The vehicle title is from out of state.
OR
- The control number is less than 3003001.
- The vehicle title is from out of state.
- Complete a Vehicle Registration Application (Form 10-381).
- This also serves as the title application in Arkansas.
- Take the above documents as well as payment for the transfer title fees to your local Arkansas OMV office.
* NOTE: An odometer disclosure statement is required for DMV title transfers for vehicles younger than 20 years old.
You'll most likely register the vehicle at the same time as completing the car title transfer. Please refer to our AR Car Registration page for information about registration requirements, such as showing proof of insurance and paying additional fees.
Gifting, Donating, or Inheriting a Vehicle
Gifted Vehicles
If you've received a vehicle as a gift or from a family member in Arkansas, you'll likely need the following documents to complete an auto title transfer of ownership:
- A completed Official Release of Lien or Permission to Issue a Replacement Title (Form 10-315) from the vehicle donor, if applicable.
- The vehicle title.
- Make sure the former owner completes, signs, and dates the title as the “seller" before you do the same as the “buyer."
- An odometer disclosure statement (if the vehicle is less than 20 years old), either:
- On the back of the title.
OR
- On a Bill of Sale/Odometer Disclosure Statement Form 10-313), if the control number on the title is less than 3003001.
- On the back of the title.
- A Bill of Sale, either:
- On the back of the vehicle title.
OR
- As a separate document, if the control number on the back of title is 3003001 or greater. You can use the Bill of Sale/Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form 10-313).
- On the back of the vehicle title.
- A completed Vehicle Registration Application (Form 10-381).
Contact the Arkansas OMV to confirm the documents you'll need. Take all required paperwork and payment for the title transfer fees to your local Arkansas State Revenue office to complete the car title transfer.
NOTE: You can register your vehicle at the same time as completing your DMV title transfer. For more details, see our Car Registration page.
Donated Vehicles
There are several paths you can take when you donate a vehicle in Arkansas. Please visit our page on Vehicle Donations for details.
Inheriting a Vehicle
In Arkansas, when a vehicle owner passes away, the vehicle title transfer process will vary depending on circumstances. As a beneficiary of the deceased, be prepared to:
- Gather any legal documents involving the death of the previous owner and the vehicle itself (e.g., a will, a death certificate, proof of power of attorney, executer of estate paperwork.)
- Complete an Affidavit of Inheritance of a Motor Vehicle (Form 10-306), if applicable.
- Complete a Request for Title or Watercraft Registration with Beneficiary (Form 108), if applicable.
- Visit your local Arkansas State Revenue office with the AR vehicle title, any of the required above documents, and payment for title transfer fees and taxes.
You may want also want to complete the car registration process at the same time as the car title transfer. Be sure to review our Car Registration page before your visit to the AR OMV office, as you'll need to meet specific registration and insurance requirements, and pay fees in addition to the title transfer fee.
Change AR Vehicle Title Information
If you've changed your name or ownership of your Arkansas vehicle, you'll need to update your AR vehicle title.
Contact your local Arkansas OMV office for specific instructions on how to change, delete, or add a name to your vehicle title.
Visit our page about Changing Your Name for more information on keeping your Arkansas OMV records up to date.
Car Title Transfer Fees in Arkansas
The DMV title transfer fee in Arkansas is $10.
Registration fees, Arkansas state taxes, and local taxes will vary depending on the type of vehicle you have and AR county you live in.
To find out exactly how much is due in local taxes, use the Arkansas Local Tax Lookup Tool.
Replace Your Vehicle Title
If you recently lost your Arkansas vehicle title, you'll need to apply for a duplicate either by mail or in person.
For complete instructions, visit our Replacing a Lost Title in Arkansas page.