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Use this bill of sale when selling a camper in Fort Smith, Arkansas. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
Arkansas DFA – Fort Smith Revenue Office
Address
401 N B St, Fort Smith, AR 72901
Phone
(479) 784-1270
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$10.00
Sales Tax Rate
9.75%
Base Registration Fee
$17.00
Arkansas state rate 6.5% + Sebastian County 1.25% + Fort Smith city 2.0%
Arkansas does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
County Clerk / Recorder
Sebastian County Clerk
Phone
(479) 782-1046
The most common camper makes in private-party sales are Lance, Palomino, Northern Lite, Adventurer, Host. Average private-party camper prices range from $5,000–$40,000. Campers average 1.8 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Propane System, Electrical, Water System.
Before completing a camper bill of sale in Arkansas, verify these safety items:
Usually covered as an add-on to truck insurance policy. Standalone camper coverage: $200–$600/year. Truck campers hold value well — 35–45% loss over 5 years. Four-season models command premiums. Peak season for private camper sales is spring for adventure-seekers, fall for hunters, with an average of 40 days on market.
Campers are classified as "Truck camper (not separately titled in most states — considered equipment, not a vehicle)" for registration purposes. Truck campers weigh 1,000–5,000 lbs. Must match truck payload rating, not towing capacity. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to campers.
Fort Smith residents completing a camper 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 camper makes in Arkansas include Lance, Palomino, Northern Lite.
BillOfSaleNow has generated 741 bill of sale documents for Arkansas transactions, with 20 generated this month alone. The most popular vehicle type is car.
45% faster sale
Vehicles whose listings include a history report spend ~45% less time on site before selling, and report-viewers are 5x more likely to become a lead.
Source: Experian / AutoCheck
$4,000 avg loss
NHTSA estimates 450,000+ vehicles per year are sold with rolled-back odometers — the average victim loses about $4,000 in downstream repair costs.
Source: NHTSA
17.5M private sales/yr
About 17.5 million private-party vehicle transactions happen in the U.S. each year — roughly 47% of the used market.
Source: Cox Automotive 2024
1 in 3 buyers
Roughly 1 in 3 used-car buyers say they suspect private sellers are hiding mechanical problems — documentation closes that trust gap.
Source: JW Surety Bonds (n=3,000)
Fort Smith is in Sebastian County. Title transfers are handled by the Arkansas DFA – Fort Smith Revenue Office at 401 N B St, Fort Smith, AR 72901. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: (479) 784-1270.
The combined rate is 9.75%. Arkansas state rate 6.5% + Sebastian County 1.25% + Fort Smith 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 9.75% is collected at the time of title transfer.