Crittenden County, AR Car Sales Tax & Registration (2026)
In Crittenden County (West Memphis), a vehicle purchase is taxed at a combined 10.5% — Arkansas's 6.5% state rate plus the local county and city tax. On a $25,000 car that's about $2,625. Registration is a flat statewide fee by weight ($17–$30), and cars priced under $4,000 owe no sales tax at all.
Verified July 2026 from official sources. How we verify fees.
What you'll pay in Crittenden County
- Combined sales tax (in West Memphis): 10.5%
- Sales tax on a $25,000 vehicle: $2,625
- Registration fee: $17 / $25 / $30 by weight (statewide) + $2.50 decal
- Title fee: $10 (statewide)
- Under $4,000 purchase price: fully sales-tax exempt
How the tax works
Arkansas collects the sales tax when you first register the vehicle, not at the dealer. The 10.5% figure is the combined state (6.5%) + Crittenden County + city rate for West Memphis; if you live in an unincorporated part of the county you pay only the state + county portion, so your rate can be a bit lower. Local rates are set quarterly, so confirm yours with the Arkansas DFA before budgeting. Estimate the full cost on our Arkansas title & tax page.
Frequently asked questions
How much is car sales tax in Crittenden County, AR?
A combined 10.5% in West Memphis — Arkansas's 6.5% state rate plus the local county and city tax. On a $25,000 vehicle that's about $2,625. Cars under $4,000 are exempt.
How much is vehicle registration in Crittenden County?
The registration fee is the flat statewide amount — $17 (up to 3,000 lbs), $25 (3,001–4,500 lbs), or $30 (4,501 lbs+), plus a $2.50 decal and $10 title. It doesn't vary by county.
Is my rate different if I live outside West Memphis?
It can be. The 10.5% is the combined rate in West Memphis. In an unincorporated part of Crittenden County you pay only the state and county portion, so the rate is a little lower — the exact figure depends on your address.