The affidavit of repossession is a one-page sworn statement, published by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA), that a motor vehicle was repossessed under a Conditional Sales Contract, Chattel Mortgage or Security Agreement. It names the party the vehicle was taken from, gives the repossession date, describes the vehicle by make, year, model, body style and Vehicle Identification Number, and is signed by an authorized person. On FillingPDF you can fill out the form online and download or print the completed PDF; the original is published by DFA on its motor vehicle forms page.
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What is Affidavit of Repossession – Arkansas?
The Affidavit of Repossession (printed title: Affidavit of Repossession of Motor Vehicle) is an Arkansas DFA form on which a person, firm or corporation swears that a described vehicle was repossessed under the terms of a Conditional Sales Contract, Chattel Mortgage or Security Agreement.
The statement is short and follows the printed text of the form:
- the party the vehicle was repossessed from;
- the contract type, with a copy of the contract attached;
- the repossession date, written as a day, a month and a year beginning with 20;
- the vehicle's make, year, model, body style and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN);
- a declaration that the statements are true and correct to the best of the signer's knowledge and belief.
The form closes with four lines: the printed name of the person, firm or corporation, the printed name of the authorized person, that person's signature and the date. The wording "I, We" lets one signer or several make the statement.
DFA lists the form in the Affidavits section of its motor vehicle forms page, alongside other single-purpose affidavits such as the Affidavit of Alteration, the Affidavit of Inheritance and the Affidavit of Reconstruction of Salvage Motor Vehicle. Each of those covers a different situation; this one covers only a repossession. The revision date printed on the form is May-08, and DFA shows the form as posted 01/31/2024.
Who needs to file Affidavit of Repossession – Arkansas?
The person, firm or corporation that is swearing to the repossession completes this affidavit. The form is written for an owner of a repossession claim that arises under a Conditional Sales Contract, Chattel Mortgage or Security Agreement, and it has a line for the printed name of the person, firm or corporation as well as a separate line for the authorized person who signs.
- Individuals print their own name on the first line and sign as the authorized person.
- Firms and corporations print the entity's name on the first line, and an authorized person prints his or her name, signs and dates the form.
- Joint signers are contemplated by the opening words "I, We".
The form applies only to a vehicle that has already been repossessed under one of the three contract types named on it. It is not a form for other situations that DFA covers with separate affidavits, such as alteration, inheritance or salvage reconstruction. The form does not say who may act for someone else beyond the "authorized person" lines, so ask DFA's motor vehicle office if you are unsure who qualifies as authorized.
When to file Affidavit of Repossession – Arkansas
Complete the affidavit after the repossession has taken place, because it records the date the vehicle was repossessed and states that the vehicle was repossessed in the past tense. No separate deadline is printed on the form, and DFA's forms page gives none for it. Have the date, the vehicle details, the VIN and a copy of the Conditional Sales Contract, Chattel Mortgage or Security Agreement in hand before you start, and date the form when the authorized person signs it.
Documents you need
- A copy of the Conditional Sales Contract, Chattel Mortgage or Security Agreement under which the vehicle was repossessed; the form states that a copy is attached.
How to fill out Affidavit of Repossession – Arkansas
Enter who the vehicle was taken from
In the opening statement, write the name of the person, firm or corporation the vehicle was repossessed from on the line after "repossessed from".
Confirm the contract type
The statement says the repossession was made under a Conditional Sales Contract, Chattel Mortgage or Security Agreement. Make sure the contract you are relying on is one of these and keep a copy to attach.
Write the repossession date
Fill in the day, the month and the year (20__) on which the vehicle was repossessed.
Describe the vehicle
Under Description of Vehicle, enter the Make, Year, Model and Body Style in the four columns.
Enter the Vehicle Identification Number
Write the full Vehicle Identification Number on the line printed below the description.
Print the person, firm or corporation name
On the first signature-block line, print the name of the person, firm or corporation making the statement.
Print the authorized person's name
On the next line, print the name of the authorized person who is signing for the person, firm or corporation.
Sign and date the affidavit
The authorized person signs on the signature line and enters the date on the last line, confirming the statements are true and correct to the best of his or her knowledge and belief.
Attach the contract copy
Attach a copy of the Conditional Sales Contract, Chattel Mortgage or Security Agreement, as the form states.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check the names, date, vehicle description and VIN, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and deliver it as described under How to submit.
How to submit Affidavit of Repossession – Arkansas
The form prints no mailing address, portal or office, so the channel is not named on the document itself. DFA publishes it on its motor vehicle forms page at https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/office/motor-vehicle/motor-vehicle-forms/, in the Affidavits section, and notes that some browsers' built-in PDF viewers may not work with its forms. Download the form and use Adobe Reader if it does not display correctly.
Before you deliver it:
- sign and date the form;
- attach a copy of the Conditional Sales Contract, Chattel Mortgage or Security Agreement, as the form states;
- ask DFA's motor vehicle office where and how the affidavit should be delivered for your transaction.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the agency's channels.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving out the copy of the Conditional Sales Contract, Chattel Mortgage or Security Agreement, which the form states is attached.
- Submitting the form without the signature of the authorized person or without the date on the last line.
- Writing an incomplete repossession date instead of the day, the month and the year beginning with 20.
- Leaving out the body style or the Vehicle Identification Number when describing the vehicle.
- Entering the wrong party on the "repossessed from" line instead of the person or firm the vehicle was taken from.
- Printing only the firm or corporation name and skipping the printed name of the authorized person.
- Using this affidavit for a situation that DFA covers with another affidavit, such as alteration, inheritance or salvage reconstruction.
Frequently asked questions
What is an affidavit of repossession in Arkansas?
It is a sworn statement, published by the Arkansas DFA, that a described motor vehicle was repossessed under a Conditional Sales Contract, Chattel Mortgage or Security Agreement. It names who the vehicle was taken from, the date, the vehicle details and the VIN.
What information does the affidavit of repossession ask for?
It asks who the vehicle was repossessed from, the repossession date, the vehicle's make, year, model, body style and VIN, the printed name of the person, firm or corporation, the printed name of the authorized person, a signature and a date.
Do I need to attach anything to the affidavit of repossession?
Yes. The form states that a copy of the Conditional Sales Contract, Chattel Mortgage or Security Agreement is attached. The form lists no other attachment.
Who signs the affidavit of repossession?
An authorized person signs and dates it. The form has separate lines for the printed name of the person, firm or corporation and the printed name of the authorized person, so a firm or corporation signs through that person.
Can I fill out the affidavit of repossession online?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of DFA and does not file the affidavit; delivery follows the agency's own channels.
Where do I send the Arkansas affidavit of repossession?
The form prints no address or portal. DFA posts it on its motor vehicle forms page under Affidavits, so ask DFA's motor vehicle office where to deliver it for your transaction.
Is there a deadline to file the affidavit of repossession?
No deadline is printed on the form or listed on DFA's forms page. The affidavit records a repossession that has already happened, so complete it after the date entered on the form.
How old is the affidavit of repossession form?
The form prints a revision date of May-08. DFA's motor vehicle forms page lists the Affidavit of Repossession as posted 01/31/2024.
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