All drivers must register their vehicles within 30 days of establishing a residence in Arkansas. Non-residents can legally operate a vehicle for up to six months in the state. Whether you’re new to Arkansas or a resident, here’s everything you need to know about licensing your car.
What do you need
If you are an Arkansas resident and want to renew your license plates, you must have proof of personal property assessment and proof that no personal property taxes are owed. These documents can be obtained through the counselor’s office if you do not have them. You must also provide proof of liability insurance and have your VIN number available.
Arkansas law requires liability insurance not less than $ 25,000 for bodily injury or death of one person, not less than $ 50,000 for bodily injury or death of two or more people, and coverage of $ 25,000 for property damage.
If you are applying for Arkansas license plates for the first time as a new resident, you must have proof of insurance that meets the minimum requirements of Arkansas law when you register. At the time of registration, you must have your title from your previous state or proof that your lender has your title so it can be transferred to an Arkansas title and your current registration from your previous state. Title transfer will take place when you register your vehicle. You should also have documentation showing that you do not owe any personal property tax and proof that your vehicle has been or will be appraised in the current year.
You must register your vehicle in person at a Department of Motor Vehicles location.
Registration cost
Rates are based on vehicle weight, vehicle type, and city and county taxes.
Custom Plates
The fee to obtain a personalized license plate in the state of Arkansas is $ 25 in addition to registration fees, as of August 2017. You can search to see if your idea is found on the DFA website. Letters, numbers and spaces can be combined with up to seven characters for car / truck / van license plates and six characters for motorcycles. Even if the label is available, it must be approved. Vulgar, hateful or copyrighted words will not be approved. If your plate is available, you can complete the form online and DFA will contact you when your plate is approved.
Special dishes
Rates for specialty dishes vary and are in addition to registration fees. There are more than 100 types of specialty dishes in Arkansas. You can view a complete list of license plates at DFA Arkansas. Each plate has the details on how it qualifies and the additional fees.
Plaques Anyone Can Apply: Most Arkansas colleges have a plaque that anyone can apply for. You can also get a Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Support Plaque, Arkansas School for the Deaf, Arkansas State Parks, Friends of the Animals-NLR, support our troops, support animal rescues, military, Boy Scouts, Ranchers Foundation, Choose Life, Committed to Education, the District’s Department of Conservation, Ducks Unlimited, and Arkansas Game and Fish.
License plates you must qualify for: Vietnam and WWII veterans can apply for a special veteran license plate. There are also special plaques for Congressional Medal of Honor winners, former prisoners of war, disabled veterans, reserve forces, and other military plaques.
Specialized vehicles like taxis, ambulances, and transporters have their own plates. Radio amateurs, firefighters, masons and vintage vehicle operators can also order a plate.
Where to register
Renewals can be done by phone, online at ARStar.com, by mail, and in person at a DMV office. You can apply for a new registration or renew your Arkansas license plates at these places:
En Little Rock
1900 W. Séptima St.
3 State Police Plaza Drive
9108 N. Rodney Parham Road
1 State Police Plaza
En North Little RockÂ
2655-A Pike Ave.
In Sherwood
6929 JFK, space 22, Indian Hills Mall
En Maumelle
550 Edgewood Drive, Suite 580
En Jacksonville
4 Crestview Plaza
