Fill Out a Arkansas Bill of Sale Online in 2026

An Arkansas Bill of Sale is a legal document that records the transfer of personal property — most commonly a motor vehicle — from a seller to a buyer in Arkansas. It documents the agreed purchase price, describes the item being sold, and includes the signatures of both parties.

While Arkansas does not require a specific state-issued form, a bill of sale is required in certain situations: when the vehicle does not have a title, when there is no room on the existing title for sale price information, or when the seller is applying for a sales tax credit. Under Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-903, the buyer must apply for a new title at an Arkansas DFA Revenue Office or via the MyDMV portal within 30 days of the purchase date.

An Arkansas bill of sale is used to formally document the transfer of personal property and protect both parties in a private sale. Specifically, it is used to:

• Document the transfer of personal property (vehicle, boat, firearm, equipment, or other items) from seller to buyer
• Establish the agreed purchase price on record — Arkansas DFA uses this to calculate applicable sales tax, use tax, or registration fees when the buyer applies for a new title
• Protect the seller from future liability related to the property after the sale date
• Give the buyer proof of ownership pending receipt of a new title
• Serve as evidence in any dispute about the terms, price, or condition of the item at the time of sale
• Support insurance documentation — the buyer can present the bill of sale to their insurer as proof of acquisition and value

To create a valid Arkansas Bill of Sale, follow these steps:

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   Obtain an official bill of sale form from the Arkansas DFA website, or prepare a document that includes all required information.

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   Fill in the full legal names and current addresses of both buyer and seller.

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   Enter the vehicle description: year, make, model, color, and VIN.

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   Record the odometer reading at the time of the sale.

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   Write in the agreed sale price and the date of the transaction.

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   Both buyer and seller sign the bill of sale. Each party should keep a signed copy.

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   The seller should notify the Arkansas DFA of the sale as required by Arkansas state law.

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   The buyer takes the signed bill of sale, the signed title, and other required documents to a Arkansas DFA office to apply for a new title within 30 days of the purchase date.

An Arkansas Bill of Sale should include the following information:

• Full legal names and current addresses of buyer and seller
• Vehicle description: year, make, model, color, and body type
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
• Odometer reading at the time of sale
• Agreed sale price
• Date of the transaction
• Signatures of both buyer and seller
• Optional: payment method (cash, check, etc.), "as-is" clause, or lien release information

A bill of sale is required in Arkansas in the following situations: when the vehicle does not have a title; when there is no room left on the existing title for sale price information; or when the seller wants to apply for a vehicle sales tax credit.

In all other private vehicle sales, the endorsed certificate of title is the primary ownership document and the bill of sale serves as a supplementary record. Even when not legally required, a bill of sale is strongly recommended to protect both buyer and seller. The buyer must apply for a new title at an Arkansas DFA Revenue Office within 30 days of the purchase date.

No. Arkansas does not require notarization for a vehicle bill of sale or for vehicle title transfers. The notarization requirement was eliminated in 2011. Both the buyer and seller simply sign the document.

While notarization is no longer required by law, it is still recommended for added legal protection — a notarized bill of sale can strengthen the document's credibility if its authenticity is ever challenged. Under AR Code § 27-14-701, a notarized bill of sale may also allow a buyer to drive a used vehicle before registering it.

A Arkansas Bill of Sale does not expire. Once signed by both parties, it is a permanent legal record of the property transfer and remains valid indefinitely.

For vehicle title purposes, the bill of sale is most relevant while the new title is being processed. Once the buyer receives a new title from the Arkansas DFA, the bill of sale continues to serve as documentation of the original transaction — including the agreed sale price, the date of sale, and the condition of the vehicle at time of transfer.

The official Arkansas Bill of Sale form is available free of charge from the Arkansas DFA website or at any Arkansas DFA office.

You can also use PDF Guru to fill out your Arkansas Bill of Sale online. Our editor lets you complete all required fields, add your electronic signature, and download the finished document as a PDF — no printing or scanning required.

PDF Guru makes it easy to sign your Arkansas Bill of Sale online without printing or scanning. Once you have completed all required fields in the form, use the Sign tool in the editor. You can draw your signature with a mouse or trackpad, type your name, or upload a saved signature image. Position the signature in the designated field for the seller — if both parties are signing digitally, the buyer can do the same before the final download.

When your signatures are in place, click Done to download the completed PDF to your device. Electronic signatures are generally accepted for private-party bill of sale transactions in Arkansas. If you plan to submit the bill of sale to the Arkansas DFA as part of a title transfer, confirm in advance whether an original ink signature is required.