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Transferring a Car Title in Arkansas

Steps and fees to transfer a vehicle title in Arkansas when you buy, sell or inherit a car, and the deadline to register after moving.

Short answer: A buyer has 60 days from the date of purchase to register the vehicle at a State Revenue Office (or online through MyDMV). Bring the current title signed by the seller and buyer; Arkansas DFA, Do You Have What You Need?; DSMV FAQs

Transferring a car titleA buyer has 60 days from the date of purchase to register the vehicle at a State Revenue Office (or online through MyDMV). Bring the current title signed by the seller and buyer; a bill of sale showing the VIN, sale date, price and both signatures; the current-year personal property assessment listing the vehicle; proof personal property taxes are paid; current insurance on the VIN meeting Arkansas liability requirements; and the fees and sales tax due (other documents, such as a lien contract, odometer statement, death certificate and affidavit of inheritance or letters testamentary, may be needed). Registering after 60 days adds a 10% penalty on the sales tax due and a late-registration penalty of $3 for each 10 days. A duplicate title costs $10, and an expedited title at the Central Revenue Office in Little Rock costs an extra $10.
FAQs: https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/office/motor-vehicle/faqs-for-dsmv/
Source: Arkansas DFA, Do You Have What You Need?; DSMV FAQs
Registering after you moveA person new to Arkansas must register their vehicle within 60 days. To register after moving, bring the title and an odometer statement (or, if a lienholder holds the title, the out-of-state registration). To get an Arkansas driver license, bring proof of legal presence, a Social Security card, and the out-of-state license.
60-day rule: https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/office/mydmv/.
Source: Arkansas DFA, MyDMV; DSMV FAQs

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How do you transfer a car title in Arkansas?
A buyer has 60 days from the date of purchase to register the vehicle at a State Revenue Office (or online through MyDMV). Bring the current title signed by the seller and buyer; a bill of sale showing the VIN, sale date, price and both signatures; the current-year personal property assessment listing the vehicle; proof personal property taxes are paid; current insurance on the VIN meeting Arkansas liability requirements; and the fees and sales tax due (other documents, such as a lien contract, odometer statement, death certificate and affidavit of inheritance or letters testamentary, may be needed). Registering after 60 days adds a 10% penalty on the sales tax due and a late-registration penalty of $3 for each 10 days. A duplicate title costs $10, and an expedited title at the Central Revenue Office in Little Rock costs an extra $10.
How long do you have to register your car after moving to Arkansas?
A person new to Arkansas must register their vehicle within 60 days. To register after moving, bring the title and an odometer statement (or, if a lienholder holds the title, the out-of-state registration). To get an Arkansas driver license, bring proof of legal presence, a Social Security card, and the out-of-state license.

General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.