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Use this bill of sale when selling a boat in Conway, Arkansas. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
Arkansas DFA – Conway Revenue Office
Address
805 Parkway St, Conway, AR 72032
Phone
(501) 730-2100
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$10.00
Sales Tax Rate
9.50%
Base Registration Fee
$17.00
Arkansas state rate 6.5% + Faulkner County 1.0% + Conway city 2.0%
Arkansas does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
County Clerk / Recorder
Faulkner County Clerk
Phone
(501) 450-4910
The most common boat makes in private-party sales are Bayliner, Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, Tracker, Yamaha. Average private-party boat prices range from $5,000–$75,000. Boats average 1.8 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Fuel System, Electrical, Steering.
Before completing a boat bill of sale in Arkansas, verify these safety items:
Boat insurance averages $200–$500/year for boats under 26 ft. Agreed-value policies are preferred over actual-cash-value. Boats depreciate 30–40% in the first 5 years. Aluminum fishing boats hold value better than fiberglass sport boats. Peak season for private boat sales is early spring (march–may) ahead of boating season, with an average of 45 days on market.
Boats are classified as "Watercraft (state-registered) or USCG-documented vessel" for registration purposes. Boats are measured by length, not weight, for registration. Trailers have separate weight-based registration. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to boats.
Conway residents completing a boat bill of sale should be aware of local requirements in addition to Arkansas state rules. The state sales tax rate is 6.5%, 6.5% state plus local taxes up to 5.125%. The most popular boat makes in Arkansas include Bayliner, Sea Ray, Boston Whaler.
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Conway is in Faulkner County. Title transfers are handled by the Arkansas DFA – Conway Revenue Office at 805 Parkway St, Conway, AR 72032. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: (501) 730-2100.
The combined rate is 9.50%. Arkansas state rate 6.5% + Faulkner County 1.0% + Conway city 2.0%.
No. Arkansas does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
Title transfer fee: $10.00. Base registration fee: $17.00. Sales tax at 9.50% is collected at the time of title transfer.