Arkansas Bill of Sale Template
Fill out a Arkansas bill of sale below and download a clean, print-ready PDF — for a car, boat, trailer, or any general item. Free, no signup. The preview updates as you type.
Maintained by Rapi Stack · Every state-specific figure on this page is cited to its statute or official agency page · Dataset last verified 2026 · Not legal advice.
How a bill of sale is used in Arkansas
Practical steps that follow the sale in Arkansas — where the title goes, deadlines, and forms — each taken from the state agency or statute.
- Title transfer deadline. After a private sale in Arkansas, the buyer has 60 days to apply for a new title and registration. — Arkansas DFA — DSMV FAQs ↗
- Where to file. Title and registration in Arkansas go through the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Motor Vehicle. — Arkansas DFA — Motor Vehicle ↗
- Official form. Arkansas publishes its own bill of sale form (Vehicle Bill of Sale/Odometer Disclosure Statement, Form 10-313); the DMV may prefer it for title work, so attach it to this one when in doubt. — Arkansas DFA form 10-313 (listed on Motor Vehicle Forms page dated 07/19/2012) ↗
- Odometer. The state bill of sale form 10-313 integrates the odometer disclosure (Section 7) with seller certification of actual miles or exceeds-mechanical-limits / discrepancy flags; an Odometer Statement is a required registration document. — Arkansas DFA form 10-313, Section 7 - Odometer Disclosure ↗
- Liens. A recorded lien is released with Form 10-315 'Official Release of Lien or Permission to Issue a Replacement Title', signed by the lien holder certifying the lien is satisfied and released. — Arkansas DFA form 10-315 (Rev. 12/06) ↗
Each point links to the Arkansas source it was taken from. Rules change; confirm before relying on them.
What Arkansas requires · as of 2026
- Notarization
- Not required
- Official state form
- Yes — DMV provides one
- Find it official
- Arkansas DMV ↗
Source: Arkansas DFA / DMV.ORG · verify ↗. Notarizing is optional here.
Need the document itself?
Fill in a Arkansas bill of sale and download a print-ready PDF — free, no signup, and it runs entirely in your browser.
Open the generator →The generator opens with Arkansas already selected.
Using it with the Arkansas DMV
For a vehicle, the buyer usually needs the signed bill of sale — with the signed title — to transfer ownership and register the vehicle. Some states provide their own official form or require notarization. Confirm the exact documents on the Arkansas DMV website before you file, and keep a signed copy.
Transferring land or a house? A bill of sale doesn’t cover real estate — that takes a deed, signed and recorded in the local land records. For a transfer between family members or into your own LLC, the Arkansas quitclaim deed page sets out the state’s signing and recording rules.
Frequently asked questions
Is a bill of sale required in Arkansas?
A bill of sale is strongly recommended for any private sale in Arkansas because it documents the transfer, the price, and the "as-is" condition — protecting both buyer and seller. For a vehicle, the Arkansas DMV may also require it (or its own form) to transfer the title and register the vehicle. Check current requirements with the Arkansas DMV before you file.
Does a Arkansas bill of sale need to be notarized?
No — Arkansas does not require a bill of sale to be notarized (as of 2026). Notarizing is optional and adds proof, but isn’t needed to transfer the vehicle. Source: Arkansas DFA / DMV.ORG.
How do I fill out and download the Arkansas bill of sale?
Enter the seller, buyer, item, price, and date in the form on this page. The document preview updates as you type. When it looks right, click "Download / Print PDF" and save it or print it — then both parties sign. Keep a copy each.
Is this Arkansas bill of sale legally valid?
A bill of sale is generally valid when it accurately identifies the parties and the item, states the price and date, and is signed by both the buyer and the seller. This template covers those elements. It is a general template, not legal advice — for high-value or complex sales, have an attorney review it.
How long do I have to transfer the title after buying a vehicle in Arkansas?
Arkansas gives the buyer 60 days after the sale to apply for a new title and registration. Source: Arkansas DFA — DSMV FAQs.
Does Arkansas have an official bill of sale form?
Yes — Vehicle Bill of Sale/Odometer Disclosure Statement, Form 10-313. The DMV may prefer it for title work; you can attach it to the bill of sale you generate here. Source: Arkansas DFA form 10-313 (listed on Motor Vehicle Forms page dated 07/19/2012).
Where do I register a vehicle bought from a private seller in Arkansas?
Title and registration in Arkansas are handled by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Motor Vehicle. Bring the signed title, this bill of sale, and proof of insurance and ID. Source: Arkansas DFA — Motor Vehicle.
How Arkansas compares
Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for Arkansas: Arkansas DFA / DMV.ORG ↗.
- Arkansas is one of 47 of 51 jurisdictions that do not require notarization (3 require a notarized bill of sale for vehicle sales; 1 require notarization only in some situations).
- Arkansas is one of 28 of 51 jurisdictions that publish an official DMV bill of sale form (18 have no official form (any complete bill of sale is accepted); 5 have an official form for some transactions only).
The rest of what Arkansas requires
The figures below are Arkansas's, not national averages — each one is the value we verified for this state, with the statute it comes from. Follow a row to the full Arkansas page for that document.
- Security deposit cap · as of 2026
- 2 months' rent Ark. Code §18-16-305 ↗
- Deposit return deadline · as of 2026
- 60 days after move-out Ark. Code §18-16-305 ↗
- Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy · as of 2026
- 30 days Ark. Code §18-16-305 ↗
- Notice for unpaid rent · as of 2026
- 3 days to pay or quit Ark. Code § 18-60-304; § 18-17-701; § 18-17-704 ↗
- Notice to cure a lease violation · as of 2026
- 14 days Ark. Code § 18-60-304; § 18-17-701; § 18-17-704 ↗
- Small claims limit · as of 2026
- $5,000 Ark. Code Ann. §§16-17-601 to -613 (attorney bar at §16-17-606) ↗
- Where you file · as of 2026
- Small Claims Division of the District Court · filing fee $65 statewide ($50 filing fee + $15 technology fee, Ark. Code Ann. §§16-17-705, 21-6-416); sheriff or certified-mail service costs extra Ark. Code Ann. §§16-17-601 to -613 (attorney bar at §16-17-606) ↗
- Rental application fee · as of July 2026
- No statutory limit Arkansas Code ↗
- Power of attorney signing · as of 2026
- Notarization recommended Ark. Code §28-68-105 (form §28-68-301) ↗
- LLC operating agreement · as of 2026
- Not required by statute, but it controls over the default rules Ark. Code Ann. § 4-38-102(13) ↗
- Recording a deed · as of 2026
- County Recorder — the Circuit Clerk serves ex officio as recorder in most counties (county clerk in a few) · no witnesses Ark. Code Ann. § 18-12-104 ↗
Bill of sale in other states
More Arkansas legal forms
Need another state? See all bill of sale templates by state →