In Arkansas, individuals who need to establish ownership of a motor vehicle without standard title documentation must follow a specific procedure. This formal request pursues a bonded title, a special vehicle title issued when traditional proof of ownership is unavailable.
A bonded title is an official vehicle title backed by a surety bond. It is issued when an owner cannot provide the original certificate of title. The bond protects the state and any future claimant against a valid ownership dispute on the vehicle.
You may need to apply if you purchased a vehicle and the seller could not provide the original title, if the title was lost or destroyed, or if you obtained the vehicle through an estate or private party without proper documentation.
Applicants must submit a sworn statement confirming that the vehicle has not been designated as junk, is free from liens such as mechanics or storage liens, is not reported stolen, and is not involved in any ownership disputes. A mandatory VIN verification by certified law enforcement is also required. For a VIN check form, see our CHP VIN Verification Form.
The required surety bond is typically set at one and a half times the vehicle's appraised value. Bond costs vary by provider and vehicle value. Contact a licensed surety bond company for an exact quote before filing.
The Office of Motor Vehicle - Bonded Titles evaluates each application and issues an approval letter detailing the next steps, or a detailed explanation if the request is denied. Those with missing ownership documentation may also need a Motor Vehicle Ownership Affidavit or an Application for a Duplicate Certificate of Title.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Bonded Title Arkansas |
| Form Length | 1 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 15 sec |
| Other names | ar bonded title, arkansas state police vin verification, bonded title form for arkansas, arkansas state police vin verification phone number |
