VEHICLE BILL OF SALE
Date of Sale: [[Date of Sale]]
County of Sale: [[County]], Arkansas
1. Parties
Seller:
Name: [[Seller Full Legal Name]]
Address: [[Seller Address, City, State, ZIP]]
Phone: [[Seller Phone]]
Driver's License / ID No.: [[Seller ID Number]] (State: [[Seller ID State]])
Buyer:
Name: [[Buyer Full Legal Name]]
Address: [[Buyer Address, City, State, ZIP]]
Phone: [[Buyer Phone]]
Driver's License / ID No.: [[Buyer ID Number]] (State: [[Buyer ID State]])
2. Vehicle Description
| Field | Details |
|-------|---------|
| Year | [[Vehicle Year]] |
| Make | [[Vehicle Make]] |
| Model | [[Vehicle Model]] |
| Body Style | [[Body Style (e.g., Sedan, Pickup, SUV)]] |
| Color | [[Exterior Color]] |
| VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) | [[VIN - 17 Characters]] |
| Current License Plate No. | [[License Plate Number]] |
| State of Plate | Arkansas (or [[Other State]]) |
| Title No. | [[Title Number]] |
3. Sale Price and Terms
Purchase Price: $[[Purchase Price]] (U.S. Dollars)
Payment Method: [[Cash / Cashier's Check / Bank Wire / Other]]
Additional Consideration (if any): [[Describe any trade-in or other consideration, or "None"]]
4. Federal Odometer Disclosure Statement
(Required by federal law - 49 U.S.C. § 32705; 49 C.F.R. Part 580)
I, [[Seller Full Legal Name]] (Seller), state that the odometer of the vehicle described above reads:
[[Odometer Reading]] miles
and to the best of my knowledge the odometer reading reflects the actual mileage of the vehicle, UNLESS one of the following statements is checked:
- [ ] The mileage stated is in EXCESS of the mechanical limits of the odometer (i.e., the odometer has rolled over).
- [ ] The odometer reading is NOT the actual mileage - WARNING: ODOMETER DISCREPANCY.
Federal law (49 U.S.C. § 32709) provides that any person who, with intent to defraud, violates any requirement of this section or who knowingly gives a false statement to the transferee in making any disclosure required by this section shall be liable to the transferee for the amount of actual damages or $1,500, whichever is greater, plus punitive damages, attorney fees and costs.
Seller Signature (Odometer): ______________________________ Date: _________
Buyer Acknowledgment: I, [[Buyer Full Legal Name]], hereby acknowledge receipt of the above odometer disclosure.
Buyer Signature (Odometer): ______________________________ Date: _________
5. "As-Is" / No-Warranty Disclaimer
The vehicle is sold in its present condition, "AS IS, WHERE IS," with no warranties, express or implied, including without limitation any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The Buyer has had the opportunity to inspect the vehicle and accepts it in its current condition. The Seller makes no representations regarding the vehicle's mechanical condition, title history, or fitness for any particular use except as expressly stated herein.
Known Defects Disclosed by Seller (if any): [[Describe known defects, or "None disclosed"]]
6. Title and Liens
Seller warrants that:
(a) Seller is the legal owner of the vehicle and has the right to sell it;
(b) The vehicle is free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, and security interests EXCEPT: [[List any existing liens with lienholder name and account number, or "None"]]
(c) If a lien exists, Seller shall satisfy the lien and deliver a clear title to Buyer within [[Number]] days of the date of sale, or Buyer may rescind this sale and receive a full refund of the purchase price.
7. Arkansas Title Transfer Procedure
To complete the transfer of title in Arkansas, the Buyer must:
- Obtain the signed title from Seller (signed on the back in the "Assignment of Title" section); if the title is lost, Seller must obtain a duplicate from the Arkansas DFA before transfer.
- Complete this Bill of Sale (both parties sign).
- Submit the signed title and this Bill of Sale to the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA), Office of Motor Vehicle at any licensed revenue office or the Little Rock central office within 30 days of purchase to avoid late-transfer penalties.
- Pay applicable sales tax: Arkansas charges 6.5% state sales tax on the purchase price (plus any applicable local taxes) at the time of title transfer (Ark. Code Ann. § 26-52-510).
- Pay the title transfer fee (currently $10 for standard title as of the DFA fee schedule in effect at the time of transfer; verify current fee at the revenue office).
- If the vehicle is from out of state, a VIN inspection may be required.
- Obtain Arkansas registration and license plates (if not already registered in Arkansas).
Note: Seller should retain a copy of this Bill of Sale and the signed-over title for records. Seller is encouraged (though not required) to file a Notice of Transfer / Release of Liability with the Arkansas DFA to avoid liability for the vehicle after the sale.
8. Sales Tax Acknowledgment
Buyer acknowledges that Arkansas sales tax of 6.5% (plus any applicable local tax) is due on the purchase price at the time of title transfer, payable to the Arkansas DFA revenue office. Seller is not responsible for Buyer's tax obligations after the sale.
9. Seller's Release of Liability
From and after the date of this sale, Seller hereby releases all liability for the vehicle, including but not limited to traffic violations, accidents, or any other incidents occurring after the date and time of sale. Seller retains the right to surrender the Arkansas license plates (if Arkansas-plated) to the nearest DFA office or transfer them to another vehicle.
10. Representations and Warranties
Seller represents and warrants that:
(a) The vehicle has not been reported as stolen to Seller's knowledge;
(b) The vehicle has not been declared a total loss ("salvage" or "rebuilt") by an insurance company EXCEPT: [[State "None" or describe any salvage/rebuilt history]];
(c) The vehicle is not subject to any recall that Seller has received notice of and failed to disclose EXCEPT: [[State "None" or describe]];
(d) The odometer disclosure in Section 4 is accurate to the best of Seller's knowledge.
11. Governing Law; Dispute Resolution
This Bill of Sale is governed by the laws of the State of Arkansas. Any dispute arising hereunder shall be brought in the courts of [[County]] County, Arkansas.
12. Entire Agreement
This document constitutes the entire agreement between Seller and Buyer with respect to the sale of the vehicle described herein. No oral representations, warranties, or agreements not set forth herein shall be binding on either party.
Signature Block
SELLER:
Signature: ______________________________ Date: _________
Printed Name: [[Seller Full Legal Name]]
BUYER:
Signature: ______________________________ Date: _________
Printed Name: [[Buyer Full Legal Name]]
NOTARY (if applicable - Arkansas does not require notarization for a standard vehicle bill of sale, but notarization is recommended for added legal protection):
State of Arkansas
County of [[County]]
Before me, the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared [[Seller Full Legal Name]] and [[Buyer Full Legal Name]], known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the persons whose names are subscribed above, and acknowledged that they executed the foregoing Bill of Sale for the purposes therein contained.
Notary Public: _______________________________
Commission Expires: __________
[SEAL]
Template - not legal advice. Verify current Arkansas DFA title-transfer fees, sales tax rates, and procedures at the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (dfa.arkansas.gov) before use. Federal odometer disclosure requirements under 49 C.F.R. Part 580 apply to most motor vehicles under 16,000 lbs. GVW with a model year less than 10 years old.
Primary Sources (as of 2026-06):
- Arkansas Code Annotated § 27-14-808 (title transfer)
- Arkansas Code Annotated § 26-52-510 (motor vehicle sales tax)
- 49 U.S.C. § 32705; 49 C.F.R. Part 580 (federal odometer disclosure)
- Arkansas DFA Office of Motor Vehicle - dfa.arkansas.gov/offices/motorVehicle
