Arkansas Trailer Registration Fee Calculator
Arkansas trailer registration is a flat $21 per 3-year cycle. This covers utility, boat, and small cargo trailers pulled behind passenger vehicles — travel trailers/RVs and heavy commercial trailers follow different schedules.
Your trailer
- Registration fee$21 per 3-year cycle$21.00
- Title fee$10.00
Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-16. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.
Good to know
- $21 covers a full 3-year cycle — or pay $36 once for permanent registration (boat trailers and trailers acquired since 2002).
What determines trailer registration cost in Arkansas?
- Flat fee
- Trailer type (utility/boat vs. travel trailer vs. commercial)
- 3-year registration cycle
Frequently asked questions
Does a small utility trailer need to be registered in Arkansas?
Yes — Arkansas requires registration and a plate for trailers operated on public roads, including small utility and boat trailers. Farm-use and some very light trailers may qualify for exemptions.
Do travel trailers cost more to register in Arkansas?
Usually yes — travel trailers (campers) are typically registered on a separate schedule based on weight or value that runs higher than basic utility trailer fees. This calculator covers standard utility and boat trailers.
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Sources: https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-27-transportation/ar-code-sect-27-14-601/ — data last reviewed 2026-07-16.