Arkansas Repossession Laws

Quick Answers:

Where do I refer to for Title or License Registration?

For state Title and License Information, refer to:

Arkansas Office of Motor Vehicles

P.O. Box 1272-MV

Little Rock, Arkansas 72203

Telephone: (501) 682-4692

Fee for search of records is $1.00.

Security Interests:

Shown on title held by first lienholder.

Recording Requirements:

Recorded with County, District Recorder of Deeds where debtor resides or where property is located. Uniform Commercial Code adopted January, 1962.

Recovery Requirements:

As per the UCC, repossession is allowed and permitted as long as it is peaceful.

Redemption Requirements:

Debtor can redeem ten days after retaking or after judgment in replevin.

Deficiency Requirements:

Permitted in court proceedings of foreclosure. Confession of judgment notes invalid.

Special Motor Vehicle Provisions:

All liens on motor vehicles are registered with Department of Motor Vehicles. Lien appears on reverse of title and is held by the first lienholder.

Documents Required to Transfer Ownership of Motor Vehicle:

Certified title, registration certificate, certified copy of lien instrument and affidavit of repossession.

Documents Required for Liquidation:

Certified copy of contract, title, repossession affidavit and application for title by the secured party.

Plates:

Remain with the owner / debtor.

All recovery requirements and fess are current as of 2002.

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