--- title: "Arkansas notice to vacate: notice periods and mailing rules" description: How much notice Arkansas requires to end a tenancy or demand overdue rent, what the statute says about serving notice, and a template you can mail with proof. seotitle: "Arkansas Notice to Vacate: Notice Periods & Template (2026)" seo-description: "Arkansas notice to vacate rules: notice periods, the pay-or-quit window, mail-service rules, and a notice template you can mail with proof." group: use-cases indexable: true schema: article og-type: article eyebrow: State guide published: 2026-07-02 updated: 2026-07-02 tags: - landlord-notices path: /landlord-notices/arkansas-notice-to-vacate --- # Arkansas notice to vacate: notice periods and mailing rules How much notice Arkansas requires to end a tenancy or demand overdue rent, what the statute says about serving notice, and a template you can mail with proof. ## Feature list - Fill in the notice and preview the exact PDF before paying - Certified Mail option with electronic return receipt - Address validation before carrier handoff - No printer, stamps, or post office trip ## How much notice is required in Arkansas? For a month-to-month tenancy, either party may terminate a month-to-month tenancy with written notice at least 30 days before the termination date (Ark. Code § 18-17-704); week-to-week requires 7 days. (Ark. Code § 18-17-704, Ark. Code § 18-60-304(3), Ark. Code § 18-16-101) If your lease requires more notice than the statute, the lease controls. Count days from the date notice is properly served, not the date you write it. Sources for this state were harder to pin down than most — verify the current statute text before serving anything. ## Nonpayment of rent notice in Arkansas civil route: 3 days' written notice to vacate for nonpayment before filing unlawful detainer (Ark. Code § 18-60-304(3)). Arkansas also has a separate criminal failure-to-vacate statute with a 10-day notice (Ark. Code § 18-16-101) that several Arkansas courts have held unconstitutional but which remains on the books — get local advice before relying on either route. Nonpayment notices are the strictest documents in landlord-tenant law: the wording, the cure period, and the service method often come straight from the statute, and a defective notice restarts the whole clock. Where your state publishes required form language, use it verbatim. ## Serving notice by mail in Arkansas The statute's service rules for Arkansas were not independently verified for this page — check the citations below and your lease's notice clause before relying on any single method. Whichever methods your statute allows, Certified Mail gives you a dated USPS record and delivery confirmation — the fact an eviction case usually turns on. ## Local rules and exceptions Arkansas has no statewide rent control or just-cause eviction statute as of this page's last update. Cities and counties can still add their own notice rules — check local ordinances for the property's jurisdiction before serving. ## Arkansas notice to vacate template (copy and edit) This sample notice works for a Arkansas tenancy once you confirm the notice period above and any wording your statute or lease requires. Replace the bracketed fields, count the days carefully, and keep a copy of everything. ``` [Date] [Tenant Name(s)] [Property Address, Unit] [City, AR ZIP] Re: Notice to vacate — [Property Address, Unit] Dear [Tenant Name(s)], This letter is your written notice that your tenancy at [Property Address, Unit] will end on [Termination Date], in accordance with your rental agreement and Arkansas law. Please vacate and return all keys by that date. [If month-to-month: This notice is given at least [Notice Period] days before the termination date, as required for a month-to-month tenancy in Arkansas.] Please leave the unit in the condition required by your lease, and provide a forwarding address for the return of your security deposit and any required documentation. If you have questions about this notice, contact me at [Phone / Email]. This notice is delivered by [first-class / certified] mail. Sincerely, [Landlord / Property Manager Name] [Signature] [Company, if any] [Mailing Address] [Phone / Email] ``` Fill it in, sign it, and PostalForm prints and mails it — you see the exact PDF and the exact price before anything sends, and Certified Mail adds a dated USPS delivery record. ## Sources - [Ark. Code § 18-17-704 (Justia)](https://law.justia.com/codes/arkansas/title-18/subtitle-2/chapter-17/subchapter-7/section-18-17-704/) - [Legal Aid of Arkansas — Unlawful Detainer Evictions](https://a.arlawhelp.org/landlord-tenant/unlawful-detainer-evictions) - [Ark. Code § 18-16-101 Failure to Vacate (Justia)](https://law.justia.com/codes/arkansas/title-18/subtitle-2/chapter-16/subchapter-1/section-18-16-101/) Statutes change. Verify the current text of the statute and any local ordinance before serving a notice, and talk to a Arkansas landlord-tenant attorney when the stakes are high. This page is general information, not legal advice. ## FAQs - **How much notice does a landlord have to give in Arkansas?** either party may terminate a month-to-month tenancy with written notice at least 30 days before the termination date (Ark. Code § 18-17-704); week-to-week requires 7 days. (Ark. Code § 18-17-704, Ark. Code § 18-60-304(3), Ark. Code § 18-16-101) If the lease requires more notice, the lease controls. Verify the current statute before serving. - **How many days does a tenant get to pay overdue rent in Arkansas?** civil route: 3 days' written notice to vacate for nonpayment before filing unlawful detainer (Ark. Code § 18-60-304(3)). Arkansas also has a separate criminal failure-to-vacate statute with a 10-day notice (Ark. Code § 18-16-101) that several Arkansas courts have held unconstitutional but which remains on the books — get local advice before relying on either route. Check the statute cited on this page for the exact wording and service requirements. - **Can I serve a Arkansas notice by certified mail?** Confirm the service methods Arkansas law allows before relying on mail alone — the citations on this page are the place to start. When mail is permitted, Certified Mail creates the dated record, and some statutes add days for mailed service. - **Is this legal advice?** No. This page summarizes Arkansas notice rules with citations so you can verify them, but statutes change and local ordinances can add requirements. For an eviction or any contested situation, have a Arkansas landlord-tenant attorney review your notice before you serve it. - **What happens if I give less notice than Arkansas requires?** A defective notice is the most common way landlords lose time: a court can treat a short or improperly served notice as void, which means starting the clock over. Count days from when notice is properly served, add any days your state requires for mailed service, and keep dated proof of mailing. ## Resources - [Landlord notices: templates and state rules](/landlord-notices) ## Related - [Alabama notice to vacate: notice periods and mailing rules](/landlord-notices/alabama-notice-to-vacate) - [Alaska notice to vacate: notice periods and mailing rules](/landlord-notices/alaska-notice-to-vacate) - [Arizona notice to vacate: notice periods and mailing rules](/landlord-notices/arizona-notice-to-vacate) - [California notice to vacate: notice periods and mailing rules](/landlord-notices/california-notice-to-vacate) ## Ready to send it? Upload the signed notice as a PDF, preview every page, and see the exact price before you pay. Certified Mail adds a dated delivery record. [Mail my Arkansas notice](/)