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Arkansas Boat Registration Summary

          Arkansas boat registration summary presents an overview of boat titling, registration, loan perfection, and operational requirements for the State of Arkansas. More detailed information, forms, guidelines, and other resources are obtainable by downloading a Boat Registration Kit for this state. You will also find an extensive listing of general purpose boat and trailer registration forms on our Forms page. Please visit our State page for additional articles and information about registering or titling boats, trailers, and outboard motors.

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Registration Statistics There are approximately 199,000 boats registered in the State of Arkansas.
Registration Numbering The registration number prefix for Arkansas is "AR".
Registration Agency Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration.
Registration Requirements Registration in Arkansas is required on all boats propelled by sail or motor, including trolling motors. Coast Guard documented vessels are exempt from registration. Registrations renew on a three year cycle.
Title Requirements Arkansas is a registration only state and does not issue boat titles.
Conditional Registrations Arkansas does not issue bonded registrations, but has other provisions for registering boats without a previous title or registration. Additional information can be found in our boat registration kit for this state
Abandoned Boats Arkansas does not have any special provisions for registering abandoned boats. In this case the same rules for conditional boat registrations would apply.
State Tax Requirements Sales tax applies on new and used boats sold by a dealer in Arkansas. There is no sales tax on casual sales between individuals.
Loan perfection. A security interest on a non-documented boat in Arkansas is perfected with a UCC financing statement. If the vessel is Coast Guard documented, a preferred vessel mortgage must be recorded with the National Vessel Documentation Center.
Boat Records Records are maintained for five years in Arkansas. Detailed information on how to obtain verbal and written reports can be found in our boat registration kit for this state.
Ownership Designations Joint ownership terms are are defined as "and", "or", or "and/or" on boat recordings in Arkansas.
Bonded Registrations Alabama does not issue bonded or unproven ownership registrations.
Residency Requirements Non-residents may apply for a registration if the boat is located within the State of Alabama.
Hull Inspections Required if the boat does not have a hull identification number or if there is a discrepancy. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Boating Division will inspect boats and can issue state assigned hull numbers.
Reporting Requirements You should notify the Department of Finance and Administration within 15 days of relinquishing ownership.
Outboard Motors Arkansas does not title or register outboard motors.
Boat Trailers Boat trailer registration is required. Titling is optional on trailers weighing 3,000 lbs. or less.
Notary Regulations Arkansas notaries must affix a rubber stamp or embossed seal required on all notarized documents.
Visitation Period Boats that are Coast Guard documented or registered in another state are allowed a visitation period of 90 days.

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