Dealers · licensing · Arkansas
How to get a dealer license in Arkansas.
What it takes to get a used car dealer license in Arkansas, with a link to the official page for every fact.
Checked October 10, 2026 against the official pages linked below. Licensing agency: Arkansas State Police, Used Motor Vehicle Dealer section.
The requirements
| Licensing agency | Arkansas State Police, Used Motor Vehicle Dealer section · source |
|---|---|
| Surety bond (used dealer) | $25,000 (or one $100,000 bond covering all licensed locations) · source |
| Pre-licensing education | See the official page |
| Place of business | Bona fide established place of business used primarily for used vehicle sales; business-listed phone; sign legible from street (photo); secure records repository; facility inspection · source |
| License fee | $250 per year per licensed dealer · source |
Steps
- Start with the licensing agency, Arkansas State Police, Used Motor Vehicle Dealer section: read its dealer page and get the current application.
- Set up your place of business: Bona fide established place of business used primarily for used vehicle sales; business-listed phone; sign legible from street (photo); secure records repository; facility inspection.
- Buy a surety bond: $25,000 (or one $100,000 bond covering all licensed locations).
- Submit the application with the fee: $250 per year per licensed dealer.
Built from the facts above. Insurance, background checks and zoning rules may also apply; the agency's page has the full list.
Planning to finance your own deals?
In-house financing can need its own license in some states. This summary has no note on one for Arkansas; ask the state's financial regulator before you write your first contract.
This is a summary, not legal advice. The agency's own page governs. All states