Free Arkansas Vehicle Bill of Sale Form (DFA Form 10-313 PDF)

Q: Is a bill of sale required to register a car in Arkansas?

Yes, if the assigned Certificate of Title does not clearly state the purchase price, or if the vehicle was purchased from an out-of-state seller, the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) Office of Motor Vehicles requires an official Bill of Sale (Form 10-313 or equivalent) to calculate sales tax and verify the transaction.

Q: What is Arkansas DFA Form 10-313?

Form 10-313 is the official Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration Bill of Sale for motor vehicles. It legally records the buyer and seller details, vehicle identification number (VIN), purchase price, and the federal truth-in-mileage odometer disclosure required under Arkansas Code Annotated § 27-14-913.

Q: How does the Arkansas $4,000 vehicle sales tax rule work?

Under Arkansas Code Annotated § 26-52-510, motor vehicles with a total purchase price of less than $4,000 are completely exempt from the Arkansas state sales tax (6.5%). If the purchase price is $4,000 or greater, the buyer must pay the full state sales tax plus any applicable local county and city sales tax upon registration.

Q: Does an Arkansas vehicle bill of sale need to be notarized?

While standard private sales do not statutorily require notarization if the title is properly assigned, having the bill of sale notarized in Section F is strongly recommended by Arkansas Revenue Offices to prevent fraud, prove execution date, and protect the seller when filing a Notice of Release of Liability (Form 10-381).

Q: How long do you have to register a newly purchased car in Arkansas?

Under A.C.A. § 27-14-903, the buyer has exactly 30 calendar days from the date of purchase to register the vehicle with an Arkansas State Revenue Office. Operating an unregistered vehicle after 30 days results in mandatory late registration penalties.

FORM SBF-AR-VEH Statutory Year: 2026

A.C.A. §§ 27-14-902, 27-14-913 & 26-52-510

STATE OF ARKANSAS STATUTORY BILL OF SALE

Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale & Federal Odometer Disclosure Statement

Compliant with Arkansas DFA Office of Motor Vehicles & Form 10-313 Standards

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the undersigned Seller, for and in consideration of the total sales price set forth herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, does hereby bargain, sell, grant, transfer, and deliver unto the undersigned Buyer all legal rights, title, equity, and interest in and to the motor vehicle described below, to have and to hold forever.

SECTION A: JURISDICTION & LOCATION OF SALE

State:

Arkansas County *:

SECTION B: COMPLETE MOTOR VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Year *

Make *

Model *

Body Style

Color

AR License Plate #

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN - 17 Characters) *

SECTION C: IDENTIFICATION OF PARTIES (TRANSFEROR & TRANSFEREE)

1. SELLER (Transferor Information)

Full Legal Name *

Physical Address (No P.O. Box) *

City *

State

ZIP Code *

Phone Number

AR Driver License #

2. BUYER (Transferee Information)

Full Legal Name *

Physical Address (No P.O. Box) *

City *

State

ZIP Code *

Phone Number

Driver License #

SECTION D: FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION, SALES TAX STATUS & FEDERAL ODOMETER DISCLOSURE

TOTAL PRICE (USD) *:

Date of Sale *:

Paid By: Cash Cashier's Check Wire Gift/Trade

Arkansas Sales Tax Notice (A.C.A. § 26-52-510): Under Arkansas law, vehicles purchased for less than $4,000 are 100% exempt from state sales tax. Vehicles purchased for $4,000 or more are subject to 6.5% Arkansas state sales tax plus applicable local county/city surtax at DFA registration.

Federal & Arkansas Odometer Disclosure Statement (49 U.S.C. § 32705 & A.C.A. § 27-14-913) Federal law requires disclosure of mileage. Severe penalties apply for false statements.

Odometer Reading:

Miles

1. Actual Mileage: Reflects actual mileage to best of seller's knowledge. 2. Exceeds Mechanical Limits: Mileage exceeds mechanical odometer limits (rollover). 3. Warning — Not Actual Mileage: Odometer reading is NOT actual mileage (discrepancy).

Statutory "AS-IS" Warranty Disclaimer (A.C.A. § 4-2-316) No Dealer Implied Warranties

SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS: The Buyer agrees that this motor vehicle is sold in its present "AS-IS, WHERE-IS" condition, WITH ALL FAULTS AND DEFECTS, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN. The Seller disclaims all warranties of any kind, express or implied, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Seller assumes no post-sale repair liabilities. Buyer acknowledges having had full opportunity to inspect the vehicle prior to executing this bill of sale.

SECTION E: AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES & AFFIDAVIT

CERTIFICATION UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY (A.C.A. § 5-53-102): The Seller certifies under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Arkansas that the Seller is the lawful owner of this vehicle with clear legal title free of all liens, and that the odometer statement certified herein is true and accurate.

Seller (Transferor) Signature Must match Arkansas title

Signature: ✕

Seller Printed Name

Date

Buyer (Transferee) Signature For Arkansas DFA Registration

Signature: ✕

Buyer Printed Name

Date

SECTION F: STATE OF ARKANSAS NOTARY PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENT / JURAT

Compliant with Arkansas DFA Revenue Office Specifications

STATE OF ARKANSAS COUNTY OF:

Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me this _____ day of ________________, 2026, by the Seller and/or Buyer named above, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory government photo identification to be the person(s) who executed this instrument.

Notary Public Signature

MM/DD/YYYY

My Commission Expires

★ Affix Notary Seal
/ Stamp Here

FORM SBF-AR-VEH (Rev. 2026) • StateBillForms.com A.C.A. §§ 27-14-902, 27-14-913 • Compliant with Arkansas DFA Form 10-313 PAGE 1 OF 1

Official Process

Arkansas DFA 3-Step Vehicle Title Transfer Guide

Follow Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) Office of Motor Vehicles statutory procedures under A.C.A. Title 27 to transfer vehicle title legally.

Sign Title & Form 10-313

The seller signs over the original Arkansas Certificate of Title and executes this Form SBF-AR-VEH (Form 10-313 equivalent) with date, exact purchase price, and certified odometer disclosure statement.

The $4,000 Sales Tax Exemption

Under A.C.A. § 26-52-510, if the purchase price is under $4,000, zero Arkansas state sales tax is owed. If $4,000 or greater, the 6.5% state tax plus local county/city surtax applies at registration.

Revenue Office Registration (30 Days)

Within 30 calendar days (A.C.A. § 27-14-903), the buyer brings the title, bill of sale, proof of personal property tax assessment, and insurance to an Arkansas Revenue Office. Seller files a Notice of Release of Liability (Form 10-381) online at mydmv.arkansas.gov.

Statutory Summary

Arkansas Vehicle Sale Legal Requirements

Document / Requirement	Governing Authority	Status	Statutory Purpose
Arkansas Certificate of Title	A.C.A. § 27-14-902	Mandatory	Primary legal document of ownership; seller signs title transfer on reverse.
DFA Bill of Sale (Form 10-313)	A.C.A. § 27-14-913	Essential	Proves purchase price for sales tax assessment and As-Is warranty waiver.
Under $4,000 Sales Tax Exemption	A.C.A. § 26-52-510	0% Tax Threshold	Vehicles sold for under $4,000 pay zero Arkansas state sales tax.
30-Day Registration Window	A.C.A. § 27-14-903	Mandatory (Buyer)	Buyer must register at Revenue Office within 30 days to avoid late penalties.
Notice of Release of Liability (10-381)	A.C.A. § 27-14-913(c)	Recommended (Seller)	Submitted online via mydmv.arkansas.gov to extinguish seller's civil liability.

Vehicle FAQs

Arkansas Vehicle Bill of Sale Legal FAQs

Is a bill of sale required to register a car in Arkansas?

What is Arkansas DFA Form 10-313?

How does the Arkansas $4,000 vehicle sales tax rule work?

Does an Arkansas vehicle bill of sale need to be notarized?

How long do you have to register a newly purchased car in Arkansas?