The term "vehicle" includes motorcycles, automobiles, trailers,
vans and boats regularly parked or garaged overnight in Arkansas.
Your
state driver's license is valid in Arkansas providing it is current or if your
state has an extension. Family members are not exempt, they are
required to obtain an Arkansas driver's license within 30 days after arrival.
Military members do not have to register their vehicles in the state of
Arkansas. If you choose to register your vehicle in Arkansas, you should follow
these instructions:
Arkansas law requires that certain motor
vehicles for which an Arkansas title cannot be surrendered must undergo a
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) inspection. A certified law enforcement
officer of any city or county in Arkansas, the Arkansas State Police, or a
designee of the Arkansas State Police, may conduct the inspection.
A VIN
inspection is not required when a new resident surrenders an out of state title
with the new resident's name on the front of the out of state title and meets
the following requirements.
You have 30 calendar days after becoming a
resident to register your vehicle in Arkansas. Applications can be made in any
state revenue office. Documents required are:
a. The name of the out of
state title is a natural person (not a business, firm, or corporation); and
b. The person on the out of state title has established residency in the
state and has obtained a valid Arkansas driver's license.
Copy of
current registration certificate from the state you are moving from.
Certificate of title or proof that the vehicle is financed and title is
being held by a lien holder.
Proof from your county assessor showing that
the vehicle has been assessed or listed for assessment for the current year.
Proof that no personal property taxes are owed. Acceptable proof is either a
statement from your county tax collector, or certification of "FIRST ASSESSMENT"
stamped on your assessment papers.
Proof of liability insurance coverage
on the vehicle being registered and titled.
License fees are based on
vehicle weight.
If the below items are applicable to your situation,
please review the contacts/links for extensive information on these areas
through the websites included.
***If you choose to register and title a
newly acquired new or used vehicle in Arkansas and avoid penalties.
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