Arkansas Vehicle Transfer Notification Support Page

A Notice of Transfer of Ownership is Recommended for the Donor to Complete After the Pick-up Date of Their Vehicle Donation to Help Ensure Release of Liability

HOW TO HANDLE THE LICENSE PLATES WHEN YOU DONATE A CAR, TRUCK, SUV OR OTHER STANDARD VEHICLE IN ARKANSAS

Please remove the license plates of your donated vehicle before the pick-up. License plates may be transferred to another vehicle (if they are registered under the same owner) or can stay with the owner.

Please See the Steps Below for How to Complete the Notice of Transfer of Ownership:

There are three ways in Arkansas to notify the DFA (AR Deptarment of Finance and Administration) that you have donated your vehicle: online, in person, or by mail. You can find more information and forms for each notification method below:

1. TO COMPLETE THE NOTICE OF TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP ONLINE:

*PREFERRED METHOD* If possible, we highly recommend completing forms online instead of by mail, so you may easily save and print out a copy for your records that includes a date/timestamp. Also, when completed online, a receipt can be printed ensuring it's been received.

Please click the button below, scroll down the page (when opened) and select "Transfer Ownership".

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2. TO COMPLETE THE NOTICE OF TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP IN PERSON:

Please print and complete the Notice of Transfer of Ownership Form.
Deliver the completed Transfer of Ownership Form to:

Arkansas Revenue Division
Ragland Building, Room 1100
1900 West 7th Street
Little Rock, AR 72203

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3. TO COMPLETE THE NOTICE OF TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP BY MAIL OR FAX:

Please print and complete the Notice of Transfer of Ownership Form.
Mail the completed Transfer of Ownership Form to:

Department of Finance & Administration
Office of Motor Vehicle, P.O. Box 1272
Records Unit, Room 1100
Little Rock, AR 722031

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When do I cancel my insurance? A. Only cancel your vehicle's insurance AFTER your vehicle has been picked up and you have notified the state that you’ve donated your vehicle. If your state requires notification, please be aware that you should never cancel your insurance prior to reporting to the state you are no longer in possession of the vehicle. This is a general rule for States/Motor Vehicle Departments that require Notification be submitted or license plates returned.

Q: Who is considerd the purchaser of my vehicle donation? Is it the nonprofit or charity? A. The purchaser of your donated vehicle is NOT the nonprofit or charity. It will either be the vendor or Charitable Adult Rides & Services, the vehicle donation program provider and partner of your nonprofit of choice.

Q. What is State Notification? A. State notification releases the vehicle donor from liability over the vehicle, including registration fees and from having to keep the vehicle insured, after the vehicle is picked up. State notification is a way for the state to create a record that the owner is no longer in possession of the vehicle. The steps needed to release your liability of a donated vehicle vary by state.

Q. Who is supposed to take care of the state notification process? A. If state notification is required, only the donor and/or owner of the vehicle can complete this process. Please do not rely on the pick-up driver or vendor to report to the State/Motor Vehicle Department that you are no longer in possession of the vehicle. If you need support, please contact the vehicle donation support team at donorsupport@careasy.org or call 855-500-7433. We would be happy to assist you.

If you have additional questions, please visit our vehicle donation FAQS.

If you would like assistance with your vehicle donation, please contact us here.

For more information, contact your local Motor Vehicle Division:

Office of Motor Vehicles
P.O. Box 1272
Little Rock, AR 72203
Phone: 501.682.4692
Email: MVInformation@dfa.arkansas.gov
DFA Website