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Arkansas Vehicle Registration Fee Calculator

Arkansas registration is a simple weight schedule — $17 (up to 3,000 lbs), $25 (3,001–4,500), $30 (over 4,500) per year — plus a $2.50 validation decal, among the cheapest in the country. EVs pay $200/yr, plug-in hybrids $100, and hybrids $50. The bigger costs are sales tax at purchase and the county personal property tax (proof of assessment is required to register).

Verified against official Arkansas sources on 2026-07-21. How we verify fees.

Your vehicle

Estimated annual cost
$27.50/ year
  • Registration fee
    By weight
    $25.00
  • Validation decal
    $2.50
One-time fees (first registration)
  • Title fee
    $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 2026-07-21.

Fees vary by county in Arkansas. See the county-by-county breakdown of local taxes, surtaxes, and emissions rules.By county →

What determines vehicle registration cost in Arkansas?

  • Weight class ($17 / $25 / $30)
  • County personal property tax (annual, value-based)
  • EV/PHEV/hybrid surcharges

Frequently asked questions

How much is vehicle registration in Arkansas?

$17 for a car up to 3,000 lbs, $25 for 3,001–4,500 lbs, and $30 above 4,500 — plus a $2.50 decal. You must also pay your county personal property tax first.

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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) 682-4692dfa.arkansas.gov — fee source ↗

Data last reviewed 2026-07-21.