The affidavit of inheritance is a motor vehicle form from the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA), printed as Form 10-306, Affidavit of Inheritance of a Motor Vehicle. In it, the sole heir or heirs at law of a deceased owner state that the estate has not been administered, describe each vehicle, and direct that the vehicle be titled in a named person's name. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the original is published by the DFA at the official link below.
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What is 10-306?
The Affidavit of Inheritance (Form 10-306) is an Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) motor vehicle form in which the sole heirs at law of a deceased owner state the estate is unadministered and direct who the vehicle is titled to.
The printed title is Affidavit of Inheritance of a Motor Vehicle. The text has three parts. First, the sole heir or heirs state that the decedent's estate has not been administered and that, if the decedent left a will, it has not been admitted to probate and probably will not be. They also state that the decedent owned the vehicle or vehicles listed. Second, a table identifies each vehicle by year, make, model, body style and vehicle identification number. Third, the signers consent and direct that the vehicle or vehicles be the property of, and titled in the name of, the person written on the form, and they sign and date it.
The DFA lists the form in the Affidavits section of its motor vehicle forms page. Other affidavits in that section, such as the Affidavit of Alteration and the Affidavit of Repossession, are separate forms for other situations. The printed form is a single affidavit text: it contains no instructions, fee line or attachment list.
Who needs to file 10-306?
The main group is the sole heir or heirs at law of a person who died owning a motor vehicle, when the person's estate has not been administered. The form is written for one or several heirs ("I (we)"), so every sole heir who joins in the statement signs.
The affidavit only fits the situation its own wording describes:
- The decedent's estate has not been administered.
- If the decedent left a will, it has not been admitted to probate and probably will not be.
- The decedent owned each vehicle listed.
Do not use the form if the estate has been administered, or if a will has been or will probably be admitted to probate, because the heirs would be signing statements that are not true. The form does not say whether anyone else may sign for an heir, so ask the DFA before a representative signs. The form also does not say which person or office needs the completed affidavit; the DFA can confirm how it fits your title transaction.
When to file 10-306
The form sets no deadline of its own. It is completed when the sole heirs are ready to direct that the deceased owner's vehicle be titled in a named person's name, and it carries the date on which they sign: the form has a date line at the top ("On this ___ day of _, 20") and another beside the signatures. Because the printed form gives no filing window, check with the Arkansas DFA about timing for the title transaction it supports.
How to fill out 10-306
Enter the date at the top
In the opening line, fill in the day, month and year ("On this ___ day of _, 20").
Write the name of the deceased
Enter the decedent's name on the line under "Name of Deceased", in the sentence that begins with the sole heir(s) at law.
Check the statements are true
The form says the estate has not been administered and that any will has not been, and probably will not be, admitted to probate. Do not sign if that is not your situation.
List each vehicle
In the table, enter the year, make, model, body style and vehicle identification number of every motor vehicle the decedent owned that the affidavit covers.
Name the new titleholder
On the line that says the vehicle(s) are to be the property of and titled in the name of, enter the full name of the person who is to hold the title.
Repeat the deceased's name
In the "In witness whereof" paragraph, enter the name of the deceased on the line after "the sole heir(s) of".
Date the signing
Fill in the day, month and year on which you and any other sole heirs sign ("on this ___ day of ___ 20__").
Review, sign and download the PDF
Check names and vehicle identification numbers against the title and registration records. Each sole heir signs the printed form; download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF.
How to submit 10-306
The form prints no mailing address, portal, office or deadline, so it names no submission channel. The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) publishes it in the Affidavits section of its motor vehicle forms page. That page warns that a browser's built-in PDF viewer may not work with its forms and that Adobe Reader, or downloading the form, may be needed to complete it properly.
The affidavit directs that the vehicle be titled in a named person's name. Confirm with the DFA's motor vehicle office how and where to deliver it with your title paperwork, and whether any signature formality applies, since the printed form has no notary block. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the agency's channels.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using the affidavit when the decedent's estate has been administered, or when a will has been or will probably be admitted to probate; the form states the opposite.
- Leaving out a vehicle detail: each vehicle needs its year, make, model, body style and vehicle identification number in the table.
- Leaving the name of the person in whose name the vehicle is to be titled blank, or writing a name other than the intended titleholder.
- Omitting the name of the deceased, which the form asks for at the top and again in the closing "In witness whereof" paragraph.
- Signing for only some of the heirs when the form is made by the sole heirs together, or leaving the signing date blank.
- Skipping the date lines: the form has a date at the top and a separate date beside the signatures.
Frequently asked questions
What is an affidavit of inheritance for a vehicle in Arkansas?
It is Arkansas DFA Form 10-306, Affidavit of Inheritance of a Motor Vehicle. The sole heirs at law of a deceased owner state that the estate has not been administered, identify the vehicle or vehicles, and direct that they be titled in a named person's name.
Who can use the Affidavit of Inheritance?
The sole heir or heirs at law of a deceased vehicle owner, when the estate has not been administered and any will has not been, and probably will not be, admitted to probate. If the estate was administered or a will is going through probate, the form's statements would not be accurate.
Can I list more than one vehicle on the form?
The form speaks of vehicle(s), and its table identifies each by year, make, model, body style and vehicle identification number. Enter every vehicle the affidavit is meant to cover. If your copy has too few rows, ask the DFA how to add more.
Is there a deadline to file the Affidavit of Inheritance?
The form prints no deadline. It is dated on the day the sole heirs sign it, at the top and beside the signatures. For timing of the title transaction it supports, ask the Arkansas DFA motor vehicle office.
Where do I send the completed affidavit?
The form names no address or channel. The DFA publishes it in the Affidavits section of its motor vehicle forms page; ask the DFA where to deliver it with your title paperwork, since the affidavit directs how the vehicle is to be titled.
Does the form need to be notarized?
The printed form has no notary block, and it does not say whether the DFA requires notarization. Ask the DFA before you sign if you are unsure, because a signature formality could affect how the affidavit is accepted.
Can I fill out the Affidavit of Inheritance online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service, not the Arkansas DFA, and it does not file the affidavit; you deliver it through the DFA's channels.
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