Reciprocal, temporary, and expedited licensure
Arkansas Code § 23-112-604
(a)
- (1) An applicant who holds a used motor vehicle dealer’s license in another state, territory, or district of the United States may obtain a reciprocal Arkansas license if he or she meets the requirements set forth in Arkansas Code § 23-112-607.
- (2) The reciprocity applicant must submit the required forms and applicable fees.
(b)
- (1) An applicant for a reciprocal Arkansas license who resides in a state, territory, or district of the United States that does not require licensure to sell used motor vehicles may obtain a reciprocal Arkansas license if he or she meets the requirements set forth in Arkansas Code § 23-112-607.
- (2) The reciprocity applicant must submit the required forms and applicable fees.
(c)
- (1) An applicant for a temporary Arkansas license may obtain a six-month temporary Arkansas license if he or she meets the requirements set forth in Arkansas Code § 23-112-607.
- (2) The temporary applicant must submit the required forms and applicable fees.
(d)
(1) The division will expedite the licensure process for:
- (A) A uniformed service member stationed in the State of Arkansas;
- (B) A uniformed service veteran who resides in or establishes residency in the State of Arkansas; or
- (C) The spouse of a:
(i) Person listed in subdivision (d)(1)(A) or (d)(1)(B) of this section;
(ii) Uniformed service member who is assigned a tour of duty that excludes the uniformed service member’s spouse from accompanying the uniformed service member and the spouse relocates to this state; and
- (iii) Uniformed service member who is killed or succumbs to his or her injuries or illness in the line of duty if the spouse establishes residency in the state.
- (2) To qualify for expedited licensure, the applicant must notate his or her status on the application and provide the division with a copy of the active-duty orders or DD Form 214.