A Louisiana Bill of Sale is a legal document used to transfer ownership of a valuable item from one person to another, based on the specific state laws of Louisiana (LA).
How to Register a Vehicle in Louisiana
To register a vehicle in Louisiana, you must title it with the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) and provide a notarized title or bill of sale, along with other required documents such as an odometer disclosure statement, notice of vehicle transfer, vehicle application form, and proof of insurance.
Bill of Sale – By Type (5)
A form to buy or sell a motor vehicle in Louisiana. In many states, a bill of sale is required to register a vehicle at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Vehicle Bill of Sale
This document transfers ownership of recreational water vehicles (such as motorboats, sailboats, yachts, and jet skis) in the state of Louisiana.
Boat Bill of Sale
A form to buy or sell a trailer (or any non-motorized vehicle pulled by another vehicle) in the state of Louisiana and register it at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Trailer Bill of Sale
This document transfers ownership of a gun (such as a handgun, rifle, or shotgun) in the state of Louisiana, and avoid legal or criminal issues involving the weapon after it is sold.
Firearm Bill of Sale
A form to record the transfer of a motorcycle in the state of Louisiana. By detailing information about the bike sold, you can protect yourself from fraudulent sales.
Motorcycle Bill of Sale
Requirements
All vehicles must be titled with the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV). [1]
The OMV accepts notarized titles (assigned by seller to buyer) and notarized bills of sale as proof of vehicle ownership necessary for titling.
Language, Notarization & Sales Tax Requirements
- Language: Louisiana Vehicle Bill of Sale forms are typically in English. However, you can use another language if both parties understand the content.
- Notarization: You only need to notarize the bill of sale, invoice, or title with the OMV, but a trading vehicle listed on the form must be notarized.
- Sales Tax: Buyers must pay state and local sales taxes per Louisiana’s Vehicle Registration License Tax Law. The motor vehicle sales tax varies based on the buyer’s location, and certain exemptions may apply. The rate is typically 4-9%.
Vehicle Registration Forms
- Bill of Sale
- Certification of Title
- Odometer Disclosure Statement
- Notice of Vehicle Transfer
- Vehicle Application Form (DPSMV 1799)
- The Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin for new vehicles
- Motor Vehicle Inspection Sticker
- The new owner’s driver’s license
- Proof of insurance
- Registration fees
Boat Bill of Sale Requirements
- Bill of Sale
- Boat Registration/Motor Title Application
- Boat Registration Tax Payment Certification (Form R-1331)
- Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin (for vessels purchased from a dealership)
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Certificate of Title
- If lost or damaged, get duplicate documents by completing a Boat Registration/Boat and Motor Title Application
- Affidavit for Boat Inspection (for homemade vessels)
- Valid Louisiana Driver’s License or Proof of Identity
Sample
Below is an example of a Louisiana Bill of Sale.
