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ARKANSAS CAR TITLE FAQs

How To Sign Your Arkansas Title

You must use a blue or black ink pen when signing over your used car title, and you must sign your name exactly as it is shown on the face of the title (see image below).

The following VOIDS your Title (do NOT do any of the following):

WHERE DO I SIGN AN ARKANSAS TITLE?

Arkansas titles have a seller signature location on both the front AND the back of the title. Sign on the front of the Arkansas title in the very center of the document where it is marked "Owner’s Signature". Sign on the back of the title where it reads "Signature and Address of Seller.”

 

MULTIPLE OWNERS

Plural ownership may require all signatures of all owners on the face of title depending on the conjunction.

AND- Requires both signatures
/ - Requires both signatures
OR- Requires one signature
AND/OR- Requires both owners’ signatures

DOES A LIENHOLDER APPEAR ON THE TITLE?

If there is a lienholder listed on your title, the title must be signed off and dated or stamped by the lien holder. If the title is not signed by the lienholder, then an original lien release will be needed from your lien holder 

DECEASED OWNER

In case of joint ownership with rights of survivorship, the transfer must be accompanied with a copy of the Death Certificate.

For individuals, the title must be accompanied by a copy of the Death Certificate and legal documentation showing proof of Administrator, Executor, Surviving Spouse, or Next of Kin.

How to Get an Arkansas Duplicate Title

If your title has been lost,stolen, voided, or damaged beyond recognition you will need to have it replaced. 

You can apply for a replacement title by Mail or by visiting your local Arkansas DMV

               Charles D. Ragland Taxpayer Services Center
               
Room 1040
             
  1900 West 7th St
               
Little Rock, AR 72201

You can find more titling information by visiting the state’s Department of  Motor Vehicle website 

What To Do After Selling My Car?

REPORTING VEHICLE SALE TO ARKANSAS DMV

The sale of your vehicle must be reported to the Title issued state within 30 days of sale date. You may report the sale by surrendering your tags to your local tag agency and submitting the Bill of Sale / Notice of Sale, provided by CarBrain via Email, to the state.

In Person: 

You may submit your Bill of Sale / Notice of sale in person by visiting your local  Arkansas tag agency.

By Mail:
               
Department of Finance & Administration   
               
Office of Motor Vehicle, P.O. Box 1272  
               
Records Unit, Room 1100   Little Rock, AR 72203