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Free Louisiana Vehicle Bill of Sale Template

Use our Louisiana Vehicle Bill of Sale to record the sale of a vehicle and protect both buyer and seller.

Updated February 27, 2023 | Legally reviewed by Brooke Davis

A Louisiana vehicle bill of sale allows a seller to transfer the ownership of a car, truck, van, or other vehicles to the buyer’s name. The legal document serves as an official record showing that the vehicle described was sold to the named buyer by the original or authorized seller.

Whether you buy a car from a licensed dealer or a private owner, you need to bring the completed vehicle bill of sale to the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) if the title assignment does not show the date of sale, selling price, and both signatures. The OMV recommends a bill of sale for the parties’ protection.

Table of Contents
  • Louisiana Vehicle Registration
  • Documents Required by the DMV Office
  • How to Write a Bill of Sale for a Car in Louisiana
  • Free Louisiana Vehicle Bill of Sale Template
  • FAQs

Louisiana Vehicle Registration

All new or used vehicles must be titled and registered with the OMV. Owners must also notify the office if they donate or trade the vehicle and transfer the title.

Where to Register Your Vehicle

You can mail or deliver documents to the OMV. Buyers and sellers can also register vehicles at any local OMV office or a public tag agent location. If you pay by mail, the OMV accepts checks, money orders, and electronic payments. You can make in-person payments via cash, credit or debit card, money order, e-check, or electronically.

Documents Required by the DMV Office

New vehicles require:

    • A completed vehicle application form (DPSMV 1799)
    • Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin (a document from the dealer)
    • Itemized invoice from the dealer to the purchaser
    • Odometer disclosure statement
    • UCC-1 form or other security agreement if the lien is to be recorded
    • Fee payment, if applicable

Used vehicles require:

    • Vehicle application form (DPSMV 1799)
    • Current certificate of title from seller to purchaser, notarized, with released lien if applicable
    • Supplemental odometer disclosure statement if not included in the title
    • Notarized bill of sale or invoice with the cost of sale or other consideration
    • UCC-1 form or other security agreement if the lien is to be recorded

How to Write a Bill of Sale for a Car in Louisiana

Whether you write your own or use a template, you must include the following information on every vehicle bill of sale in Louisiana:

  • Name and address of the seller
  • Name and address of the buyer
  • Vehicle description, VIN, make, model, and year
  • Odometer reading, or attached Supplemental Odometer Disclosure Statement
  • The purchase price or other consideration (i.e., “gift”)
  • Signature of the seller
  • Notary public seal and signature

The Louisiana vehicle bill of sale has three parts.

Part One: Vehicle Information

This is where you list the make, model, year, style, color, and VIN. The odometer reading goes here (digits only, no tenths) and whether you have filed a registration application before.

Part Two: Party Information

The buyer and seller information goes here. Be sure to print all information in capital letters. You will enter your name, street address, city, and state of the buyer and seller, along with the purchase price. If the transfer is a gift, you must state the relationship between the seller and buyer.

Part Three: Seller’s Statement and Signature

The statement must substantially state, “I declare under penalty of perjury that the statements herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.” The seller must sign and date the bill of sale, and the signature must be notarized.

Free Louisiana Vehicle Bill of Sale Template

Below is a free printable Louisiana vehicle bill of sale. It is available in both PDF and Word formats.

Louisiana vehicle bill of sale

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FAQs

Can I write my own bill of sale in Louisiana?

Yes. A Louisiana bill of sale for a vehicle is valid as long as it contains all of the requirements listed above.

Does a vehicle bill of sale have to be notarized in Louisiana?

Yes, all vehicle bills of sale must be notarized in Louisiana.

Related Personal Property Documents

  • Boat Bill of Sale: Records the sale or transfer of a motorboat, sailboat, yacht, or other recreational water vehicles.
  • Trailer Bill of Sale: Records the sale or change in ownership of a trailer.
  • Firearm Bill of Sale: Documents the sale of a handgun, rifle, or shotgun between a seller and a buyer.
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