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Arkansas Trailer Bill of Sale

Arkansas requires a bill of sale for private sales. Fill in the form below and download a free, one-page Arkansas trailer 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
Trailer Bill of Sale

Seller

Buyer

Trailer details

Price and terms

How to sell a trailer in Arkansas

A trailer bill of sale names the trailer by year, make, type and VIN, and records the price and date. Utility and cargo trailers are often homemade or came with no title, so the bill of sale is frequently the only paper trail the DMV will see.

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 trailer bill of sale above with the buyer. Record the VIN.
  3. Both parties sign and each keeps a copy. Arkansas does not require a notary.
  4. Sign the title over to the buyer exactly as your name appears on it, and complete the odometer section on the title if the trailer has one.
  5. File a notice of sale or release of liability with the Arkansas Office of Motor Vehicle if Arkansas offers one, remove your plates if the state keeps plates with the seller, and cancel the insurance once the buyer has driven away.

Buyer steps

  1. Bring the signed bill of sale (or Arkansas's Form 10-313), the signed title and your ID to the Arkansas Office of Motor Vehicle.
  2. Expect to pay sales or use tax on the price shown on the bill of sale, plus title and registration fees.
  3. Register within Arkansas's deadline, commonly 10 to 30 days from the sale date, to avoid late penalties.

Before you sign

  • The VIN plate is usually on the tongue or the front frame rail.
  • Homemade trailers need a state-assigned VIN before registration; the bill of sale still helps prove ownership of the materials.
  • List the GVWR; it decides whether the trailer needs a title in many states.
  • Mention included equipment: ramps, spare tire, tie-downs.

Why a bill of sale matters for a trailer

  • Many trailers under a certain weight are not titled, so the bill of sale is the ownership record.
  • Needed to register the trailer and get a plate.
  • Shows the price for sales tax.
  • Protects the seller once the trailer leaves the driveway.

Selling a trailer? The $19 sell-your-vehicle kit adds a signed release of liability and a Arkansas checklist to the pack, so the handoff is finished the day you sign.

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 trailer bill of sale questions

Is a bill of sale required to sell a trailer 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 trailer 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.

Where does the buyer take the bill of sale in Arkansas?+

To the Arkansas Office of Motor Vehicle or the county office that handles vehicle registration, together with the signed title, proof of insurance where required, and payment for tax and fees.

Does a trailer need a title?+

It depends on the state and the trailer weight. Lighter trailers often need only registration. Either way the DMV will accept a signed bill of sale as proof of purchase.

What if the trailer has no VIN?+

Describe it carefully (make, size, axles, color) and the state will assign a VIN during inspection. The bill of sale should still be signed by both parties.