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License Plates in Arkansas

Updated on Thu, 4/28/2011

LOST OR STOLEN LICENSE PLATES

As soon as license plates are lost, stolen or illegible they must be replaced. In order to replace your plates you must:

  • Visit your local OMV office.
  • Hand in any remaining license plates.
  • Fill in an application for replacement plates. Please see the list below for links to the appropriate forms for each type of plate.
  • Pay the license plate replacement fees, currently $1.25 for standard plates.

CUSTOM AND PERSONALIZED PLATES

Regular Series

These are the different types of plates in the regular series: Auto, Commercial, Trailer, Motorcycle, Permanent Trailer Identification, Disabled Person, Disabled Veteran, and Foreign Organization. When you have completed the forms, take them to the following address and submit them with the appropriate fees (see below). 
Special License Plate Office
1900 West 7th Street
Room 1040
Ragland Building
Little Rock, AR 72203
You can also apply via mail at: 
Special License Plate Unit
P.O. Box 1272
Little Rock, AR 72203-1272

Special Interest Plates

The following is a list of some examples of special interest plates: Amateur Radio, Antique Motorcycle, Cattlemen, Ducks Unlimited, Firefighter, Game and Fish, Golf Association, Organ Donor, Realtor, Street Rod and Custom Vehicles. Click on these links to access applications forms for replacing the different types of special interest plates - Special Interest Plates, Handicapped Plates, College Plates and Military Plates.

FEES

The fees for replacing a license plate or getting new plates vary depending on the type of plate you need. For more information on these fees please follow the link for Special Interest Plates, Handicapped Plates, College Plates and Military Plates. Note: For disabled drivers, please see disability plates and fees.

WHAT TO DO WITH PLATES WHEN BUYING/SELLING A VEHICLE

Under Arkansas Law it is NOT mandatory to retain standard license plates from a vehicle when selling. The plates will remain with the buyer once the ownership of the vehicle has been transferred; however, if the plates are special interest or personalized then there are two options for the seller. One, keep the plates for another vehicle and two, release the plate to the buyer.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION