Arkansas bill of sale for a vehicle
For buyers and sellers who want a written record of a private car sale in Arkansas.
An Arkansas bill of sale is needed to register a car bought from a private seller. The Arkansas DFA form is the Vehicle Bill of Sale/Odometer Disclosure Statement. It must show the VIN, the sale date, the price and the signatures of both the seller and the buyer. The tax is worked out from the full price on it.
Does Arkansas have an official bill of sale form?
10-313 · Vehicle Bill of Sale/Odometer Disclosure Statement- The full price on the invoice or bill of sale, including any trade-in
What should a bill of sale for a car include?
Common items on a bill of saleWhat Arkansas DFA says is above.
- The buyer's and seller's names and addresses
- The car's year, make, model and VIN
- The sale price and the date of sale
- The odometer reading
- Signatures of the buyer and seller
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Common questions
What must the bill of sale show?
The VIN, the sale date, the price and both signatures.
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Does it need a notary?
We have not confirmed it yet, so ask the Arkansas DFA.
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