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Arkansas Horse Bill of Sale

Arkansas requires a bill of sale for private sales. Fill in the form below and download a free, one-page Arkansas horse bill of sale PDF that includes everything the Arkansas Office of Motor Vehicle looks for, matching the fields on Form 10-313. Nothing you type leaves your browser.

Arkansas
Horse Bill of Sale

Seller

Buyer

Horse details

Price and terms

How to sell a horse in Arkansas

A horse bill of sale records who sold which horse to whom, with the horse's name, breed, sex, age, markings, registration and any brand or microchip, plus the price and the condition the horse is sold in. Breed registries require it to transfer registration papers, and it is the buyer's proof of ownership if the horse is ever disputed.

Seller steps

  1. Confirm you hold clear title. If a lender is on the title, get the lien release before you list it.
  2. Agree on the price and fill in the Arkansas horse bill of sale above with the buyer. Record the serial number.
  3. Both parties sign and each keeps a copy. Arkansas does not require a notary.
  4. Hand over any registration papers, manuals, receipts or health records that go with the horse.
  5. Hand over the horse and keep your signed copy of the bill of sale for your records.

Buyer steps

  1. Check the description against the horse itself before you sign.
  2. Keep the signed bill of sale with your records; it is your proof of ownership and purchase price.
  3. Transfer any registration papers and update the microchip or brand records in your name.

Before you sign

  • Describe markings precisely; two sorrel geldings look alike on paper.
  • Attach a copy of the registration papers and the Coggins.
  • State whether the horse is sold as-is or with any soundness guarantee, and for what use.
  • Note any known vices or health conditions in the terms field.

Why a bill of sale matters for a horse

  • Breed registries (AQHA, APHA, Jockey Club and others) need it to transfer papers.
  • Proves ownership in a dispute, which happens with horses more than people expect.
  • Documents the health records and Coggins test that came with the horse.
  • An as-is clause covers soundness and temperament; without it the buyer may claim a warranty.

Want both parties to walk away with a signed copy and a notary page ready? The $9 ready-to-sign pack adds them.

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.

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Arkansas horse bill of sale questions

Is a bill of sale required to sell a horse in Arkansas?+

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. Arkansas publishes Form 10-313 for this; the PDF from this page carries the same information and is accepted alongside it.

Does a Arkansas horse bill of sale need to be notarized?+

Arkansas does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough. If you want extra certainty, the ready-to-sign pack includes a notary acknowledgment page you can use anyway.

Does the buyer need to file a horse bill of sale in Arkansas?+

No. Horses are not titled or registered with the state, so there is nothing to file. The signed bill of sale is the ownership record; each party keeps a copy.

Does a horse bill of sale need to be notarized?+

Not by law, but some registries ask for a notarized transfer. Check the registry rules; the ready-to-sign pack includes a notary page.

Can I sell a horse without registration papers?+

Yes, as a grade horse. The bill of sale is then the only ownership document, so be thorough with the description.