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Louisiana bill of sale is a crucial document for different private transactions. You can benefit from creating this document whenever you buy or sell a vehicle, furniture, equipment, livestock, boats, an animal, or other personal property.

Usually, a Louisiana bill of sale implies that the item is sold “as-is,” meaning that a buyer cannot claim any defects after the purchase. Sellers themselves get specific protection—a bill of sale proves that the item changes owners, and all the liability connected with the property fall on the buyer. You can read more about the benefits of the bill of sale forms in our bill of sale bill of sale guide. You will need to acquaint yourself with different types of bills of sale before you choose the right one. Also, an official bill of sale form should be used during boat sales.

Document Details

Document Name	Louisiana Vehicle Bill of Sale Form
Other Names	Louisiana Car Bill of Sale, Louisiana Automobile Bill of Sale
DMV	Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles
Vehicle Registration Fee	At least $20
Bill of Sale Required?	No
Avg. Time to Fill Out	7 minutes
# of Fillable Fields	15

Louisiana Bill of Sale Forms by Type

Louisiana bill of sale proves that one party transfers ownership of a specific personal property to another. Depending on the type of transaction, particular bill of sale forms may be more or less suitable. Here are some of the most common bills of sale that can be useful in Louisiana. Below you will also find the official bill of sale for vehicle title transfers.

How to Write a LA Vehicle Bill of Sale

The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles provides drivers with the official bill of sale template they may use during the transaction. The bill of sale template must be signed and witnessed by a notary public for compliance. It’s necessary to know that all bill of sale forms notarized after August 1, 2012, must include a photo of the owner’s driver’s license, both valid and current.

The official bill of sale is used for any type of transaction of a movable vehicle between private parties. This document must be signed in the notary public’s presence at the county courthouse. Here are simple instructions to help you complete the form with no errors.

Step 1. Complete the notary public section

The official representative of the county fills the bill of sale in Louisiana. First, it is required to indicate the parish of Louisiana where the vehicle is purchased.

Step 2. Introduce the seller

Provide the full legal name of the owner that sells the vehicle.

Step 3. Name the buyer

Indicate the person who purchases the motor vehicle by writing their gull name.

Step 4. Describe the vehicle

Clarify the details regarding the movable property that is transferred. The document must contain the following details:

• Make
• Model
• Year
• VIN

Step 5. Specify the price and date

Indicate the sale price of the motor vehicle and the date transaction has happened.

Step 6. Indicate the date of signatures

Highlight the date when the document is completed and signed.

Step 7. Sign the document

The bill of sale must have the signatures of both parties, the seller and the buyer, to be valid.

Step 8. Notarize the docuemnt

The bill of sale must be signed by the official notary representative of the county.

Registering a Vehicle in Louisiana

If you buy a car from a private seller in Louisiana, you must present a bill of sale to register it. The Louisiana bill of sale acts as both a receipt for the transaction and formal documentation of possession of the different kinds of cars. Registrations require presence at the closest Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) and presentation of required documents. These include:

• A completed motor vehicle application form (DPSMV 1799)
• Valid driver’s license
• Proof of liability insurance coverage
• Proof of inspection
• Completed motor vehicle bill of sale form (with signatures of both parties, VIN, and odometer reading)
• Notarized and signed vehicle title
• Registration and titling fees (see details below)
• Odometer statement (on vehicles ten years old and under)

At the time of registration, new owners should be prepared to pay between 4% and 9.5% of taxes on the value of the motor vehicle. Registration and title fees vary by county but do not exceed $8. Depending on the county of the new owner, they may be subject to additional taxes as per local requirements. Both active military and those who paid out of state taxes are exempt from motor vehicle taxes. Military members must show proof of taxes paid at the time of purchase and a copy of either military ID or military orders to qualify.

In Louisiana, the previous owner must complete out sections on the bottom of the document to sign the vehicle title over to the new proprietor. Within five days of the transaction, sellers must submit a Notice of Vehicle Transfer online or using Form DPSMV 1697.

Specific requirements vary by county, some of which require an additional smog inspection. The vehicle must comply with the safety and emissions regulations put forth by the state of Louisiana. In the state of Louisiana, license plates are not transferable. Therefore, a set of standard license plates is included with registration unless otherwise specified. Specialty plates come with a minimum $25 fee added to all registration costs.

Short Louisiana Bill of Sale Video Guide

Published: Apr 10, 2022