Arkansas Vehicle Registration Fees — 2026

Arkansas uses a weight formula. $17.00 base fee; weight-tiered (3 tiers); +$200 EV surcharge. Use the calculator below for your specific vehicle.

Your Arkansas registration fee

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Arkansas fee breakdown

Fee componentAmountNote
Base registration fee$17.00
Weight-based fee$17.00 (cars ≤3000 lbs)3 weight tiers total
EV surcharge (BEV)$200.00in addition to base
PHEV/Hybrid surcharge$100.00
Title fee (one-time)$10.00
Plate fee$1.00

Renewal & late penalty

Renewal cycle: 1-year.

Late penalty: $3/month up to fee amount.

Federal tax deductibility

Arkansas registration fees are not federally tax-deductible (no value-based component).

Notes

Personal property tax assessed by county separately.

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