Arkansas Bill of Sale
Arkansas requires a bill of sale for private sales. Arkansas does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough. Pick what you are selling, fill in the form, and download a free PDF that the Arkansas Office of Motor Vehicle will accept alongside Form 10-313.
Seller
Buyer
Vehicle details
Price and terms
Arkansas bill of sale forms by item
Each form below asks only for what that item needs, and carries Arkansas's notary note and agency details in the footer.
- Arkansas Vehicle Bill of SaleProves the sale date, so the seller is off the hook for tickets, tolls and accidents after the handoff.
- Arkansas Motorcycle Bill of SaleMotorcycles change hands often and informally; a signed bill of sale settles who owned the bike on which date.
- Arkansas Boat Bill of SaleBoats, motors and trailers can be three separate pieces of property; one bill of sale ties them to one sale.
- Arkansas Trailer Bill of SaleMany trailers under a certain weight are not titled, so the bill of sale is the ownership record.
- Arkansas Firearm Bill of SaleProves the date the firearm changed hands if it later turns up somewhere it should not.
- Arkansas Mobile Home Bill of SaleMobile homes are titled like vehicles in most states; the bill of sale supports the title transfer.
- Arkansas RV Bill of SaleRVs are high-value and often sold with generators, hitches and furnishings that should be listed.
- Arkansas ATV / UTV Bill of SaleOff-highway vehicles are often sold without a title, so the bill of sale is the ownership chain.
- Arkansas Dirt Bike Bill of SaleMost dirt bikes have no title; this document is the ownership record.
- Arkansas Golf Cart Bill of SaleGolf carts are rarely titled; the bill of sale is proof of ownership.
- Arkansas Jet Ski Bill of SaleBoat registration offices want the price for tax and the HIN for the record.
- Arkansas Snowmobile Bill of SaleSnow states register snowmobiles and tax the purchase price.
- Arkansas Scooter / Moped Bill of SaleScooters over the state's cc limit are titled and registered like motorcycles.
- Arkansas Equipment Bill of SaleBusinesses need a bill of sale to book the asset and claim depreciation.
- Arkansas Tractor Bill of SaleTractors are not titled; this is the ownership paper.
- Arkansas Horse Bill of SaleBreed registries (AQHA, APHA, Jockey Club and others) need it to transfer papers.
- Arkansas Dog Bill of SaleProof of ownership for licensing, vet records and microchip registration.
- Arkansas Livestock Bill of SaleBrand inspection states will not clear cattle for movement or sale without proof of ownership.
- Arkansas General Bill of SaleA written receipt for anything worth arguing about.
- Arkansas Business Bill of SaleTransfers the assets at closing in one signed document.
Selling privately in Arkansas: what to know
Arkansas requires a bill of sale to register a vehicle bought from a private seller; the DFA publishes its own form, and the bill of sale gets the buyer a temporary tag within the first 10 days. Buyers must register within 60 days and pay sales tax on the price shown. Sellers can file a Notice of Transfer of Ownership to end their liability.
- Bill of sale: required for private sales.
- Notary: notarization optional.
- Official form: Form 10-313.
- Agency: Arkansas Office of Motor Vehicle.
- Odometer: federal disclosure applies to vehicles under 20 model years old, on the title or a separate statement.
Want the paperwork finished in one sitting? The $9 ready-to-sign pack adds seller and buyer copies, the odometer statement and a Arkansas notary page.
Arkansas at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Required for private sales
- Notary
- Notarization optional
- Official state form
- Form 10-313
- Where the buyer registers
- Arkansas Office of Motor Vehicle (www.dfa.arkansas.gov/office/motor-vehicle)
- Buyer's deadline to title
- 60 days from the sale
- License plates
- Stay with seller
Arkansas requires a bill of sale to register a vehicle bought from a private seller; the DFA publishes its own form, and the bill of sale gets the buyer a temporary tag within the first 10 days. Buyers must register within 60 days and pay sales tax on the price shown. Sellers can file a Notice of Transfer of Ownership to end their liability.
Checked October 2026 against the state's own guidance. Rules change; confirm before you file.
Common questions
Does Arkansas require a bill of sale?+
Arkansas requires a bill of sale for private sales. Arkansas requires a bill of sale to register a vehicle bought from a private seller; the DFA publishes its own form, and the bill of sale gets the buyer a temporary tag within the first 10 days. Buyers must register within 60 days and pay sales tax on the price shown. Sellers can file a Notice of Transfer of Ownership to end their liability.
Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in Arkansas?+
Arkansas does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough.
Is there an official Arkansas bill of sale form?+
Yes, Form 10-313, published by the Arkansas Office of Motor Vehicle. The PDF generated here contains the same information in the same order and is accepted with it or in place of it in most offices.
What do I need to register a vehicle bought privately in Arkansas?+
The signed title, the bill of sale, proof of insurance where required, your ID, and payment for sales or use tax plus title and registration fees, filed with the Arkansas Office of Motor Vehicle within the state deadline.