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CallKARS4KIDS GUIDE TO TITLES Car Donation Title Transfer in Arkansas
Transferring the car's title is as simple as signing it! Have questions? We're here to walk you through the process.
Signing your title in AR
Where to sign your title?
Sign the title where it reads “Owner’s Signature” View sample
Is notarization required?
NO
Any forms required?
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the title transfer work?
- Remove Plates
The plates should be removed from your vehicle prior to it being towed.
- Return the plates to the DMV
When returning your plates to the DMV include a letter stating that the vehicle license plate is being returned to be destroyed or recycled. The plates should be mailed to:
DFA
PO BOX 1272
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72203
- Notify the County Assessor
You need to notify the county assessor in your county of residence that you’ve donated the vehicle. Complete the Notice of Transfer of Ownership.
You can then mail the form to:
Department of Finance & Administration
Office of Motor Vehicle, P.O. Box 1272
Records Unit, Room 1100
Little Rock, AR 72203
You can alternately deliver the completed form in person to this location:
Arkansas Revenue Division
Ragland Building, Room 1100
1900 West 7th Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
- Stop Insurance
Cancel your insurance after your car has been towed.
There are two owners listed on the title, do we both need to sign?
Yes, both owners will need to sign the title.
Can I donate a car if the owner isn’t able to sign title?
Yes. You can donate the car as long as someone has power of attorney for the titled owner.In AR, we will need an original proof of address.
Do I need a license to donate my car?
You do not need a license to donate a car in AR
How can I donate my car without a title?
Yes, we can usually pick up a vehicle without a title in Arkansas. We may need the registered owner to sign some paperwork for us.
There is an OR between our names, do both owners need to sign the title?
In AR, if there are two owners on the title with an OR between their names, only one owner needs to sign.
Can I donate a car in a deceased person’s name?
In most states, we will need original executive paperwork and a copy of the death certificate. In some states, the donor will need to get it titled in his name.
Can I donate an abandoned, junk, or scrapped car?
Kars4Kids does not accept abandoned cars. We can take cars that were salvaged or junked.
How can I replace my missing title?
If there is no title, Kars4Kids can usually apply for a duplicate title. Arkansas residents can apply for a new title at any state revenue office. Rush titles can be issued in three to five working days for titles without a prior lien but applications must be made in person at the following address:
Charles D. Ragland Taxpayer Services Center
Room 1040
1900 West 7th
Little Rock, AR 72201
Out of state applicants can download a title application form from this web site. You may also call 1-501-682-7076 to request a form. Be sure to complete the address block where the title should be mailed and mail the signed application, a check for $10.00 made payable to the Department of Finance and Administration, a copy of the vehicle registration certificate and applicable lien releases to:
Department of Finance and Administration
Special License Unit
P O Box 1272
Little Rock, AR 72203
Charles D. Ragland Taxpayer Services Center
Room 1040
1900 West 7th
Little Rock, AR 72201
Out of state applicants can download a title application form from this web site. You may also call 1-501-682-7076 to request a form. Be sure to complete the address block where the title should be mailed and mail the signed application, a check for $10.00 made payable to the Department of Finance and Administration, a copy of the vehicle registration certificate and applicable lien releases to:
Department of Finance and Administration
Special License Unit
P O Box 1272
Little Rock, AR 72203