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Arkansas Golf Cart & LSV Registration Fee Calculator

A street-legal low-speed vehicle (LSV) costs $17 per year to register, plus a $10 title. Golf carts are street legal only where a city ordinance allows them — and even then they're banned from all federal, state, and county roads statewide. Liability insurance and a driver's license are required.

Verified against official Arkansas sources on 2026-07-28. How we verify fees.

Your golfcart

Estimated annual cost
$17.00/ year
  • LSV registration
    $17.00
One-time fees (first registration)
  • LSV certificate of title
    $10.00
One-time total: $10.00

Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-28. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.

Arkansas golf cart & LSV fees (2026)

FeeAmount
LSV registration (per year)$17
LSV certificate of title$10

Fees shown are the Arkansas state schedule, verified 2026-07-28. Use the calculator above for an itemized estimate including title and one-time fees.

Good to know

  • A golf cart tops out at about 20 mph and is not built to a federal road standard. A low-speed vehicle (LSV) is the street-legal class: 4 wheels, 20–25 mph, a 17-digit VIN, and FMVSS 500 safety equipment (lights, mirrors, seat belts, windshield).
  • The statewide ban on carts using any state, federal, or county road applies even inside cities that permit them locally.
  • Some cities charge their own decal fees (Bentonville, for example).

What determines golf cart registration cost in Arkansas?

  • Golf cart vs. LSV classification (the 20 mph line)
  • LSV registration fee
  • Title fee
  • Where you drive (posted speed limits, local ordinances)

Frequently asked questions

Are golf carts street legal in Arkansas?

Golf carts are street legal only where a city ordinance allows them — and even then they're banned from all federal, state, and county roads statewide. A golf cart tops out at about 20 mph and is not built to a federal road standard. A low-speed vehicle (LSV) is the street-legal class: 4 wheels, 20–25 mph, a 17-digit VIN, and FMVSS 500 safety equipment (lights, mirrors, seat belts, windshield).

How much does it cost to register an LSV in Arkansas?

Registration is $17 per year, plus a $10 title.

Can I make my golf cart street legal in Arkansas?

Converting a golf cart to a street-legal low-speed vehicle (LSV) is possible in Arkansas only in narrow cases — the vehicle generally must meet the federal FMVSS 500 standard and carry a qualifying VIN, which most carts can't satisfy.

What's the difference between a golf cart and an LSV?

A golf cart tops out at about 20 mph and is not built to a federal road standard. A low-speed vehicle (LSV) is the street-legal class: 4 wheels, 20–25 mph, a 17-digit VIN, and FMVSS 500 safety equipment (lights, mirrors, seat belts, windshield).

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Official Arkansas resources

Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.

Arkansas DFA — Office of Motor Vehicle ↗☎ (501) 682-4692law.justia.com — fee source ↗

Data last reviewed 2026-07-28.