AR DMV Vehicle Registration 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Arkansas, how soon after purchasing a used vehicle from a private seller must you apply for a new title and registration?
- 30 days (Correct answer)
- 60 days
- 10 days
- 15 days
Correct answer: 30 days
Arkansas law requires you to apply for a new title and registration within 30 days of purchasing a vehicle from a private seller.
Question 2: Which Arkansas state agency is responsible for vehicle registration?
- Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) (Correct answer)
- Arkansas State Police
- Department of Transportation
- Secretary of State
Correct answer: Department of Finance and Administration (DFA)
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) oversees vehicle titling and registration through its Revenue Division.
Question 3: What document serves as proof of vehicle registration in Arkansas while driving?
- Registration certificate (card) (Correct answer)
- Bill of sale
- Insurance card
- Vehicle inspection report
Correct answer: Registration certificate (card)
The registration certificate (card) issued by the DFA must be kept in the vehicle as proof of valid registration.
Question 4: If you move to a new county in Arkansas, what must you do regarding your vehicle registration?
- Update your address with the DFA within 30 days (Correct answer)
- Re-register the vehicle immediately in the new county
- Surrender your plates and obtain new ones
- Nothing — registration transfers automatically statewide
Correct answer: Update your address with the DFA within 30 days
When you move within Arkansas, you must notify the DFA of your new address within 30 days, though your existing plates and registration remain valid.
Question 5: Arkansas vehicle registration stickers are typically affixed to which part of the license plate?
- Upper-right corner of the rear plate (Correct answer)
- Center of the rear plate
- Upper-left corner of the front plate
- Lower-right corner of the rear plate
Correct answer: Upper-right corner of the rear plate
Arkansas registration decals are placed in the upper-right corner of the rear license plate to indicate the current registration year.
Question 6: Which of the following vehicles is generally exempt from standard Arkansas vehicle registration fees?
- Government-owned vehicles (Correct answer)
- Antique vehicles over 25 years old
- Motorcycles under 250cc
- Electric vehicles
Correct answer: Government-owned vehicles
Vehicles owned by federal, state, and local government entities are generally exempt from standard Arkansas registration fees.
Question 7: What happens to your Arkansas vehicle registration if your required liability insurance lapses?
- Your registration may be suspended (Correct answer)
- Your registration remains valid until renewal
- You receive a 90-day grace period
- You must pay a $10 fee to maintain registration
Correct answer: Your registration may be suspended
Arkansas requires continuous liability insurance, and a lapse can result in suspension of your vehicle registration.
In Arkansas, how soon after purchasing a used vehicle from a private seller must you apply for a new title and registration?