Arkansas — quick answer
In Arkansas, a bill of sale is recommended for a private vehicle sale and notarization is not required. No witnesses are required. The relevant state form is 10-313. Ownership is transferred through the Arkansas DFA via the assigned title.
Arkansas's rules can vary by county or transaction. We've based this on official sources, but please confirm the exact requirement with the Arkansas DFA before you sign.
Is a bill of sale required in Arkansas?
Recommended. The DFA provides a bill of sale form; it supports the title assignment and sales-tax assessment.
Seller assigns the title; the buyer registers and pays use tax at a state revenue office.
Does a Arkansas bill of sale need to be notarized?
Not required. No general notarization requirement for a standard private title transfer.
Witness requirements
No. Arkansas does not require witnesses for a standard private bill of sale.
Odometer disclosure
Federal law requires a written odometer disclosure when title is transferred for vehicles less than 20 years old. As of 2026 that means model year 2011 and newer; model year 2010 and older are generally exempt. Record the exact mileage — never round it. See the NHTSA rule.
How to transfer a vehicle title in Arkansas
- 1Complete the bill of sale and title assignment.
Fill in the buyer, seller, price, odometer, and date. Both parties sign and date the document.
- 2Hand over the signed title.
Seller assigns the title; the buyer registers and pays use tax at a state revenue office.
- 3Register with the Arkansas DFA.
The buyer titles and registers the vehicle, bringing Bill of Sale (and Form 10-313 Odometer/Title Assignment) (10-313). Confirm the current fees and documents on the official Arkansas DFA page.
Official Arkansas sources
- Arkansas Department of Finance & Administration (DFA), Office of Motor Vehicle — buying & selling a vehicle
- NHTSA — federal odometer disclosure rule
We link to primary government sources and review this page regularly, but requirements change. This is general information, not legal advice.
Arkansas bill of sale by type
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Arkansas bill of sale — FAQ
Is a bill of sale required in Arkansas?
In Arkansas, a separate bill of sale is recommended. The DFA provides a bill of sale form; it supports the title assignment and sales-tax assessment.
Does a Arkansas bill of sale need to be notarized?
No. No general notarization requirement for a standard private title transfer.
Do I need a witness for a bill of sale in Arkansas?
No. Arkansas does not require witnesses for a standard private bill of sale.
How do I transfer a vehicle title in Arkansas?
Seller assigns the title; the buyer registers and pays use tax at a state revenue office. Titling and registration in Arkansas are handled by the Arkansas Department of Finance & Administration (DFA), Office of Motor Vehicle.
Is a bill of sale proof of ownership?
Generally no. For titled property like a car or boat, the title is what proves ownership. A bill of sale proves that a sale happened and records the price, date, and terms — it supports the title transfer but does not replace it. For untitled property (furniture, equipment, electronics), the signed bill of sale is usually the main proof of ownership.