Arkansas Vehicle Tax & Fee Calculator

Estimate your real out-the-door price in Arkansas with state tax, county surtax, title, and registration fees itemized.

Arkansas Out-the-Door Calculator

This is an informational estimate only and not legal or tax advice. Actual fees may vary.

How Arkansas vehicle taxes and fees are calculated

Arkansas taxes vehicles at the full 6.5% state rate plus local surtaxes. Arkansas also imposes an annual road-use fee on EVs ($200) and plug-in hybrids ($100) — disclose this to buyers of electrified vehicles.

Arkansas vehicle tax quick-reference

Vehicle tax rate 6.5% state + local (total typically 9–11%)
Trade-in credit Trade-in value deducted before tax is applied
Title fee $10
EV / hybrid fee $200/yr EV fee; $100/yr hybrid fee
Tax authority Arkansas Dept. of Finance & Administration

Arkansas sales tax on vehicles

This calculator uses the 6.5% state + local (total typically 9–11%) rate for Arkansas. Trade-in value deducted before tax is applied. Exact local rates vary by county and municipality. For more information, see Arkansas duplicate title and temporary tag process.

Title and registration fees in Arkansas

Title fees in Arkansas are $10 for a standard vehicle. Registration fees vary by vehicle weight, plate type, and in some counties, local surcharges. EV and hybrid owners should also budget for the annual road-use fee: $200/yr EV fee; $100/yr hybrid fee.

All values are estimates for informational purposes only and may not reflect the exact amounts charged in your county or city. Always verify with Arkansas Dept. of Finance & Administration.

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