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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.

Arkansas

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Buyer

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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.

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.