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There are certain situations when you will not be allowed to renew car registrations in Arkansas. If you have any unpaid traffic violations on your license, you must clear them from your record prior to renewal. In addition, you must fulfill any personal property tax payments prior to renewal. Drivers must also provide proof of minimum liability insurance.

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Drivers in Arkansas have the option to renew car registration online, by mail or by phone if they cannot come in person to a local AR State Revenue Office. Using one of these alternate options, you can have somebody else renew your car registration for you.

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All sail and motor boats operated in Arkansas must be registered to be used in public waters. To register boats, you must present proof of ownership and proof of insurance to the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA). You must also pay the boat registration fee. Registration fees are as follows:

• Boats less than 16 feet: $ 7.50
• Boats 16 feet to less than 26 feet: $ 15.00
• Boats 26 feet to less than 40 feet: $ 51.00
• Boats 40 feet and over: $105.00

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Arkansas drivers who have lost or stolen car registrations are not required to file a police report. However, filing a police report is recommended to prevent identity theft. To file a police report for a stolen car registration, visit a local law enforcement agency.

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Arkansas residents are not required to surrender license plates when moving out of state. However, you must contact the DMV office in the state you are moving to for registering cars in the new state.

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Drivers are not required to turn in a damaged car registration when applying for a car registration copy in Arkansas. However, your car registration replacement will be the only valid copy of your car registration once it has been issued.

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The policies for registering a motorized scooter in Arkansas depend on the engine displacement. If the scooter has an engine displacement of 250cc or more, it is considered a motorcycle and must be registered. Motorcycle registration can be taken care of at a local AR OMV office.

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Arkansas does not currently have emissions inspection requirements for vehicles in the state. However, the Ozone level around Arkansas is regulated by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). When ADEQ issues an advisory or alert concerning the Ozone levels, it is recommended that Arkansas residents undergo voluntary actions to limit air pollution, including:

• Limit car use by using public transportation or carpooling
• Avoid rush hour congestion
• Limit errands
• Try to telecommute at work
• Maintain car s engine upkeep

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Arkansas drivers who need to renew expired car registrations can do so online, by phone, by mail, or in person. Drivers will receive a car registration renewal notice in the mail prior to its expiration date. To renew car registration online, visit the AR Vehicle Registration Renewal page. To renew by phone, dial 1-800-941-2580. For mail renewals, send your registration notice, fees and documents to:

Office of Motor Vehicle

P O Box 3153,

Little Rock, AR 72203-3153

Drivers can also renew vehicle registrations in person at a local AK State Revenue Office.

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If you are moving out of Arkansas, you must follow the policies for DMV car registration in the new state. To find out how to register cars in the new state, contact a local DMV office in that state.

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Arkansas residents looking to apply for a disabled parking permit can do so through the Arkansas Revenue Office by following these steps:

• Visit a local AR OMV office
• Submit a completedLicensed Physician’s Certification Form
• Submit proof of identification

Disabled parking permits are valid for four years from the last day of the month when it was issued. There is no registration fee for disabled parking permits.

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To submit a police report in Arkansas due to a lost or stolen car registration, visit a local law enforcement office and request to file a police report. The law enforcement officer will ask you for your information and then issue you paperwork for the report. You should bring this documentation to a local AR DMV office when applying for a car registration replacement.

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Arkansas drivers dealing with a lost, damaged or stolen car registration can apply for a car registration replacementby following these steps:

• Visit a local AR DFA office.
• Submit a completed Vehicle Registration Application.
• Pay the duplicate car registration fee.

There is currently no option to replace car registration online.

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Arkansas residents wondering how to register cars, must follow these steps:

• Visita local AR OMV office
• Submit a completed Vehicle Registration Application
• Provide proof of vehicle ownership
• Provide proof of car insurance
• Submit Bill of Sale
• Submit Odometer Disclosure Statement
• Submit VIN inspection
• Provide proof of identity
• Pay thecar registration fee

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Arkansas drivers must renew car registrations by the expiration date printed on their car registration renewal notice. Drivers who miss the expiration date are subject to a $3 late registration fee.

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The process for replacing lost personalized plates in Arizona is the same as it is for all other license plates. To find out how to replace personalized license plates, visit a local AR DMV office. Replacing car registrations in Arkansas requires a Vehicle Registration Application, as well as a car registration copy fee.

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Arkansas residents should carry their car registration in the corresponding vehicle at all times. Car registration documentation must be presented whenever requested by a law enforcement official during a traffic stop.

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There are a number of reasons residents of Arkansas may find themselves having to apply for a car registration replacement. Reasons include:

• Lost or stolen car registrations
• Damaged car registrations
• Fix incorrect personal information
• Never received documentation

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The fees to get car registration in Arkansas vary depending on the type of vehicle you are getting car registration for. Feesinclude:

• Passenger cars 3,000 pounds or less: $17
• Passenger cars 3,001-4,500 pounds: $25
• Passenger cars 4,501 pounds or more: $30
• Motorcycles: $7

A full list of fees can be seen on the Motor Vehicle Registration Fee Schedule.

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Fees to replace lost car registrations in Arkansas may vary depending on the county you reside in. Typically, the car registration copy fee will be $10. You must apply for a car registration replacement by presenting a Vehicle Registration Application at a local AR DFA office.

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The fees to renew car registration in Arkansas are dependent on the type of vehicle you have. Car registration renewal fees are available on your renewal notices when you receive them.

To find out more about fees, contact a local AR State Revenue Office.

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When applying to replace car registrations in Arkansas, you must present a Vehicle Registration Application at a local AR DFA office. Additionally, you may be asked to provide proof of identity, and proof of vehicle ownership. You will also be required to pay the lost car registration fee.

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There are a few documents Arkansas residents must present when registering cars in person at a local AR OMV office. Required documents include:

• Proof of vehicle ownership:

o Car title

o Manufacturer s Certificate of Origin (MCO)

• Proof of car insurance
• Vehicle Registration Application
• Bill of sale
• Odometer disclosure statement
• Proof of VIN inspection
• Proof that no personal property taxes are owed
• Signed copy of lien agreement (if applicable)

You must also bring the DMV car registration fee.

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Driversrenewing car registrations in Arkansas may have to provide certain documents and information including:

• VIN information
• License plate number
• Zip code
• Drivers license renewal notice

To learn more about how to renew car registration, contact a local AR State Revenue Office.

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Drivers in Arkansas will receive car registration renewal documentation in the mail within a couple of weeks. If you do not receive your documents, contact the Office of Motor Vehicles at 1-800-941-2580.

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The date when Arkansas drivers must renew expired car registrations depends on when the car registration was initially received. Your expiration date will be included on your car registration renewal notice that is mailed out in advance.

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There are many different offices throughout Arkansas which allow residents to apply for a car registration replacement. To find a location, visit the local AR DMV office page.

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Yes, you must print and complete an Arkansas Vehicle Registration Application when applying for a car registration replacement. To learn more about how to replace car registration, visit a local AR DMV office. Replacing car registrations also may require you to present proof of identity. You must also pay the car registration copy fee.

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The Arkansas Office of Motor Vehicles mails out car registration renewal notices prior to the expiration date of your car registration. The notice will have complete instructions for how to renew car registrations, whether by mail, online, by phone or in person.

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Car registration expiration dates in Arkansas vary based on the type of car you drive and the date you received your initial registration certificate. Car registration renewal notices are mailed out 90 days prior to your car registration expiration date.

To find out more about car registration renewal, contact a local AR State Revenue Office.

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