Arkansas Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney Form

Arkansas Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney Basics

The state’s Power of Attorney for Vehicle Transactions is a form prescribed by a government agency. Under Ark. Code Ann. § 28-68-103(4), the Arkansas Uniform Power of Attorney Act does not apply to a power created on such a form, so the Act’s signing rule in § 28-68-105 does not govern it.^[1] Without notarization, the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration may not accept the document, which oversees vehicle registration and titling. Key requirements for the Arkansas motor vehicle power of attorney form include:

• Principal’s information. The principal’s full name, address, and contact information.
• Agent’s information. The agent’s full name, address, and contact information.
• Vehicle Information. Details of the vehicle, such as make, model, year, VIN, and title number.
• Scope of authority. Specific powers granted to the agent, such as registering, titling, or selling the vehicle.
• Notarization. The principal’s signature must be notarized.

Additionally, the document should explicitly state the effective date and duration of the authority granted. The principal can revoke the power of attorney by giving the agent and relevant authorities written notice.

You can also refer to Arkansas power of attorney forms for more detailed information and to obtain the necessary forms. It is crucial to follow these guidelines closely to avoid legal complications or document rejection by the state authorities.

Arkansas Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney Form Details

The Arkansas Power of Attorney for Vehicle Transactions authorizes another person to handle vehicle transactions on your behalf. This includes tasks like applying for a duplicate title or picking up a title. The table below lists the basics of the FormsPal template and links to the Arkansas Division of Motor Vehicles.

How to Fill Out the Arkansas Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney Form

The steps below follow the FormsPal template this page hands out, in the same order as the form. Keep your agent's name and address, your Social Security or Tax ID number, and the vehicle papers within reach before you start.

The screenshots under each step show the FormsPal Arkansas Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney template filled with sample entries in blue, so you can see where each answer goes. The names, addresses, dates and amounts are examples only.

1. Principal and agent. In the appointment paragraph on page 1, enter your name, then the name of the person you appoint as your agent, also called the attorney-in-fact. Provide the complete address of the principal, including the street address, city, state, and zip code.^[2] Repeat this for the agent if required.^[2]

   

2. The motor vehicle. Enter the make, model, year, VIN and odometer reading. Use Other Identifying Characteristics for anything else that points to this exact vehicle. If you are giving power of attorney as an individual and more than one vehicle is involved, complete a separate form for each vehicle.^[2]

   

3. Social Security Number/Tax ID Number and date of birth. Enter both on the two lines below the paragraph that lists the agent's powers. The effective date wording underneath them is already printed, so there is nothing to enter there.

   

4. Successor attorney-in-fact. On page 2, repeat the agent's name, then enter the name and address of the alternate agent. The form's wording covers the case where the first agent is unable or unwilling to serve.

   

5. Date, signature and printed name. Fill in the day, month and year on the "Signed this" line. Then add the signature and the printed name on the two lines below it.

   

6. Acknowledgment: State of Arkansas. Page 3 is the notary acknowledgment. It has fields for the county, the date, the officer's name and title, and the name of the person who appeared.

   

7. Officer's signature and seal. The Signature line at the bottom of page 3 is for the notary or other officer, next to the seal.

   

How to Sign and Use the Arkansas Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney

After the fields are filled in, the form moves on to signing and the notary acknowledgment. The steps below follow that order, and the last one covers your copies. Check that names and numbers match your IDs and vehicle papers before anyone signs.

1. Sign and print your name. The principal must sign and print their name in the spaces labeled “Signature of Individual or Business Owner” and “Printed Name of Individual or Business Owner.” Also, provide the principal’s physical street address, city, state, zip code, telephone number, and email address.^[2]
2. Notary step. A licensed notary public must notarize the form. The notary will confirm the principal’s identity and witness the document’s signing. They will also check the documents used for verification, such as a driver’s license, birth certificate, state-issued ID, military ID, or passport.
3. Keep your copies. Make a copy of the signed and notarized form for your records. Give your agent a copy as well.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Most problems come from small slips, not from the form itself. A quick read-through before you sign catches the common ones. Go through this short list once every page is filled in.

• Names that do not match your IDs. Spell your name and your agent's name exactly as they appear on the IDs.
• A mistyped VIN. Compare the VIN you entered with the vehicle title or registration, character by character.
• A missing odometer reading. Check the dashboard and enter the number you see.
• Skipped lines. Scan every page for a field you meant to fill in.
• No spare copy. Make a copy of the finished form before you hand over the original.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Is an Arkansas Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney?

It is a document in which a vehicle owner names another person, called the agent or attorney-in-fact, to handle vehicle tasks on the owner's behalf. Common tasks include registering the vehicle, applying for a title, and selling the vehicle.

Can I fill out this form online?

Yes. Select Create My Document at the top of this page and answer a few questions. The FormsPal tool builds the document from your answers, and you can save your progress, print it, or download it as a PDF.

How do I edit the PDF after I download it?

Open the downloaded file in the FormsPal PDF editor to type in or change the fields. Print a clean copy when you are done.

What is the difference between the principal and the agent?

The principal is the vehicle owner who signs the form. The agent, also called the attorney-in-fact, is the person the owner names to act for them.

What does the successor attorney-in-fact section do?

It names an alternate agent by name and address. The form's wording covers the case where your first agent is unable or unwilling to serve.

Can I keep a digital copy?

Yes. Download the PDF and store it with your other vehicle papers. You can print more copies whenever you want them.

What details should I have ready before I start?

Have these details ready before you start:

• Your full name, address, date of birth, and Social Security or Tax ID number
• Your agent's name and address
• The vehicle's make, model, year, VIN, and odometer reading

The form also has a place for an alternate agent's name and address.

General information, not legal or tax advice.

Sources

1. Ark. Code Ann. § 28-68-103. Accessed October 15, 2026.
2. Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, Power of Attorney for Vehicle Transactions. Accessed October 15, 2026.

Mara Erlach

Writer & Attorney

Mara has been practicing estate planning and trust law in California since 2003, taking pride in helping clients of all backgrounds and asset profiles form a complete and customized estate plan. Her specialties are: estate planning, wills and trusts, trust and probate administration.