Selling or buying a vehicle in Arkansas? A bill of sale is required in several common situations — and both the seller and buyer must sign it for it to be valid.
This free template is formatted for Arkansas’s requirements, including the state sales tax and the Notice of Transfer of Ownership process.
Click Get This Template below to open it in Google Docs, then click Use Template to save a copy to your Drive.
For templates for all 50 states, visit the Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Templates →
On this page:
- What Is an Arkansas Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale?
- Is a Bill of Sale Required in Arkansas?
- Arkansas-Specific Requirements
- Free Arkansas Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Template
- How to Fill Out the Template
- How to Transfer a Car Title in Arkansas
- Frequently Asked Questions
What Is an Arkansas Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale?
An Arkansas motor vehicle bill of sale is a written record of a private vehicle sale.
In Arkansas, the bill of sale works alongside the Certificate of Title — it does not replace it. Both the seller and the buyer must sign the bill of sale for it to be valid for Arkansas Office of Motor Vehicle (OMV) purposes.
Is a Bill of Sale Required in Arkansas?
A bill of sale is required in Arkansas in two specific situations:
- When the seller wants to apply for a sales tax credit — you must use Form MV 100-03 (Authorization for Title Assignment and Mileage Disclosure and Bill of Sale), signed by both parties
- When there is no space on the back of the current title for the seller to sign the vehicle over to the buyer
In all other situations, the Arkansas OMV will accept a completed title in place of a bill of sale. However, a bill of sale is strongly recommended for all private sales as a record of the transaction.
Arkansas-Specific Requirements
1. 30-Day Registration Deadline
The buyer has 30 days from the date of sale to complete the title transfer at their local Revenue Office. Penalties apply after 30 days — starting at $150 on day 31.
2. Form MV 100-03
Arkansas’s official all-in-one form combines the title assignment, odometer disclosure, and bill of sale. Both seller and buyer must sign it. This form is required if the seller wants to claim a sales tax credit.
Your template includes all the same required fields and can be used alongside or in place of the standard bill of sale portion of Form MV 100-03.
3. Notice of Transfer of Ownership
After the sale, the seller should file a Notice of Transfer of Ownership with the Arkansas Revenue Division to remove liability for the vehicle. This can be done online at MyDMV, in person, or by mail to: Arkansas Revenue Division, Ragland Building Room 1100, 1900 West 7th Street, Little Rock, AR 72203.
4. Sales Tax
Arkansas charges 6.5% state sales tax on the purchase price of a privately sold vehicle, plus applicable local taxes. Tax is paid at the Revenue Office at the time of title transfer.
5. License Plates
Arkansas plates stay with the seller. Remove your plate before handing over the vehicle. You may transfer your plate to another vehicle or surrender it to the Revenue Office.
6. Lost Title
If the title is lost, the seller must apply for a duplicate (Form 10-381, $10 fee) before the sale can proceed. If a lien exists, the lienholder must complete Form 10-315 (Official Release of Lien or Permission to Issue Replacement Title).
7. Notarization
Arkansas Revenue Division offices commonly ask for notarization on a vehicle bill of sale. While state statute does not mandate it for every transaction, getting the bill of sale notarized removes friction at the counter and is strongly recommended.
Free Arkansas Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Template
This template opens in Google Docs. Click Use Template to save a copy to your Drive, fill it out digitally, or print and complete by hand.
How to Fill Out the Template
Enter the seller’s name exactly as it appears on the Certificate of Title. Enter the buyer’s name exactly as they want it on the new title. Both parties must sign — a bill of sale with only the seller’s signature is not valid for Arkansas OMV purposes.
In Section 3, copy the VIN character by character from the dashboard plate and the title. Enter the full agreed purchase price in Section 4 — Arkansas calculates 6.5% sales tax on this figure.
For a complete field-by-field walkthrough of every section, see: How to Fill Out a Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale →
How to Transfer a Car Title in Arkansas
For the Seller
Complete and sign the title assignment section. Remove your license plates before handing over the vehicle.
File a Notice of Transfer of Ownership at MyDMV, in person, or by mail to remove your liability for the vehicle after the sale.
For the Buyer
Within 30 days of purchase, visit your local Revenue Office with the signed title, this bill of sale, proof of insurance, valid Arkansas ID, and payment for the $10 title fee and 6.5% sales tax plus applicable local taxes.
Penalties of $150 or more apply starting on day 31.
Frequently Asked Questions
30 days from the date of sale. Penalties of $150 or more apply starting on day 31. The buyer must complete the title transfer at their local Revenue Office within this window.
Yes. For a vehicle bill of sale submitted to the Arkansas OMV, both the seller and the buyer must sign. A bill of sale with only the seller’s signature is not valid for Arkansas title transfer purposes.
Arkansas charges 6.5% state sales tax on the purchase price, plus applicable local taxes. Tax is paid at the Revenue Office at the time of title transfer.
State statute does not mandate notarization for every private vehicle bill of sale, but Arkansas Revenue Division offices commonly request it. Getting the bill of sale notarized is strongly recommended to avoid delays at the counter.
It is a form the seller files with the Arkansas Revenue Division after the sale to remove their liability for the vehicle. It can be filed online at MyDMV, in person at a Revenue Office, or by mail. Filing it protects the seller from future tickets, tolls, or violations associated with the vehicle.
Yes. Arkansas does not require a specific state-issued form for all private party vehicle sales. Any bill of sale with the required information — seller and buyer details, VIN, purchase price, date of sale, and signatures of both parties — is acceptable alongside the completed title.
This template and all information on this page are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Contact the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration at dfa.arkansas.gov to confirm current requirements before completing your transaction.