Transfer existing license plates from one vehicle to another owned by the same registrant. Common when buying a replacement car.
Last updated · Source: Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration — Office of Motor Vehicle · Methodology
License Plate Transfer in Arkansas costs $12.75 according to the official Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration — Office of Motor Vehicle fee schedule. The fee is the same statewide and is paid at the time of application.
No — license plate transfer requires an in-person visit to a Arkansas DMV office. Walk-ins are accepted at most offices.
No, an appointment is not strictly required for license plate transfer in Arkansas, but booking one is strongly recommended to avoid wait times that often exceed an hour at busy offices.
For license plate transfer in Arkansas you will typically need: Current plates, new vehicle title/registration. Originals are required — photocopies are not accepted by Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration — Office of Motor Vehicle.
License Plate Transfer in Arkansas is typically processed the same day at the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration — Office of Motor Vehicle office.
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Fees and requirements shown here are based on publicly available information from the official Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration — Office of Motor Vehicle website as of 2025. The state DMV is the authoritative source. DMVPeek is an independent information resource and is not affiliated with any state government agency.