Can I get REAL ID during a replacement in Arkansas?

DFA states that a federal/REAL ID driver license can be obtained for the same fee with the required address-verification documents.

DMV Guide · Arkansas · Verified August 2026

How to Replace a Lost or Stolen Arkansas Driver's License in 2026

Q: How much is a replacement Arkansas driver's license?

Verified August 30, 2026: $10. Arkansas law imposes a $5 duplicate fee plus a separate $5 State Police fee, for $10 total. DFA offers online replacement and says cards are mailed in about 3–5 business days.

Verified August 30, 2026: the current Arkansas replacement/duplicate driver-license fee is $10. DFA offers online replacement for eligible drivers and says the replacement is mailed in about 3–5 business days. This guide links directly to Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) and avoids generic delivery or document claims that vary by state.

Replacement fee: $10Renewal fee: $40Last verified: August 30, 2026

Renewal REAL ID Replacement

Official source · verified August 30, 2026

Use the official replacement source: Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA). Fees, eligibility and accepted documents can change; confirm the official page before paying or submitting documents. DMVVerify does not process DMV transactions.

A Arkansas driver-license replacement (duplicate license) is used when a credential is lost, stolen or damaged. The current verified replacement fee/rule is $10. Arkansas law imposes a $5 duplicate fee plus a separate $5 State Police fee, for $10 total. DFA offers online replacement and says cards are mailed in about 3–5 business days. If your license is near expiration or you need a credential-type/name change, confirm whether renewal, correction or REAL ID is the correct transaction before paying.

How to Replace Your Arkansas Driver's License: Step-by-Step

DFA offers online replacement for eligible drivers and says the replacement is mailed in about 3–5 business days.

1. Confirm you need a replacement

Use the duplicate/replacement process for a lost, stolen, damaged or otherwise unusable credential. A legal-name, address, class or REAL ID change can require a different transaction.

2. Use the official eligibility check

Go to Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA). Online replacement is not universal; the state system determines whether your record qualifies.

3. Provide the state-required identity/account information

Follow the official prompts or office instructions. Do not assume the same identity documents are required for every replacement.

4. Pay the current replacement fee

The verified replacement/duplicate fee is $10. Arkansas law imposes a $5 duplicate fee plus a separate $5 State Police fee, for $10 total. DFA offers online replacement and says cards are mailed in about 3–5 business days.

5. Keep the receipt/temporary credential

DFA states online replacement cards are generally mailed within 3–5 business days.

Arkansas Driver's License Replacement Fee 2026

Current verified replacement/duplicate fee: $10. Arkansas law imposes a $5 duplicate fee plus a separate $5 State Police fee, for $10 total. DFA offers online replacement and says cards are mailed in about 3–5 business days.

Transaction	Current fee / rule
Replacement / duplicate	$10
Regular renewal	$40
REAL ID / compliant credential	$40 (same fee as regular license)

Verified August 30, 2026 against Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA). Convenience, local, late or special-service fees can be additional where applicable.

Frequently Asked Questions: Arkansas License Replacement

How much is a replacement Arkansas driver's license?: $10. Arkansas law imposes a $5 duplicate fee plus a separate $5 State Police fee, for $10 total. DFA offers online replacement and says cards are mailed in about 3–5 business days.
Can I replace my license online?: DFA offers online replacement for eligible drivers and says the replacement is mailed in about 3–5 business days.
What documents do I need?: The answer depends on your record and whether you are also changing name, address, lawful status or credential type. Follow Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA)'s current replacement instructions.
How long will the new license take?: DFA states online replacement cards are generally mailed within 3–5 business days.
Can I get or upgrade to REAL ID during replacement?: DFA states that a federal/REAL ID driver license can be obtained for the same fee with the required address-verification documents. If you are changing credential type, follow the official REAL ID page because the fee and document requirements can differ from a simple duplicate.