Get a Quote How It Works What We Buy Reviews Locations FAQ About Contact
800-219-4551 Get My Free Cash Offer →
Arkansas Car-Selling Guide

How to Sell a Car Without a Title in Arkansas

Lost, damaged, or never received your Arkansas title? You still have legal ways to sell. Here's how it works in 2026, based on official Arkansas rules — plus the fastest way to just get a cash offer.

In Arkansas, a vehicle needs a title to be legally sold. If yours is missing, here's how to fix it and sell, based on Arkansas DFA rules.

Path 1 — Most vehicles

Replacement title through the DFA

The last titled owner(s) of record sign an Application for Replacement Title through the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. The replacement fee is $10. If a lien is recorded, the lienholder must sign a permission form (10-315) or provide a lien release.

Path 2 — Only have a bill of sale

Bonded title

If all you have is a bill of sale, Arkansas offers a bonded title: submit Form 10-345 (Statement of Facts), a bill of sale, and a VIN inspection by law enforcement / Arkansas State Police. Once approved, buy a surety bond for 1.5× the vehicle's value (3-year term). Arkansas requires you to disclose the 'bonded' brand if you sell before the three years are up.

Skip the paperwork

Not sure which path fits your car?

Tell us the year and condition — we'll tell you exactly what's needed and make a real cash offer, with free towing at pickup.

Get My Free Offer →
Arkansas Essentials

Selling in Arkansas — the essentials

The quick reference for signing your car over the right way in Arkansas.

Where to sign
Sign the assignment on the back of the title and note the odometer.
Notary
No — notarization is not required.
License plates
Keep your plates — they stay with you and can transfer to your next car.
Good to know
A bill of sale is recommended alongside the signed title.
Before You Sell

A quick checklist

Three things worth confirming before you hand over the keys.

  • Check for a lien. Any recorded lien must be released before a clean title can issue.
  • Keep a bill of sale. A written record — buyer and seller info, vehicle details, price, and date — protects you.
  • Match the name. The seller's name should match the title record.
Ready when you are

Ready to sell your Arkansas car?

Running or not, title or no title — get a real cash offer in about two minutes, with free towing.

Get My Free Offer →

This guide is general information based on Arkansas rules current as of 2026, not legal advice. Requirements can change and situations vary — confirm details with the official state source (official Arkansas DMV page) before acting.

Advertisement