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Louisiana Vehicle Bill of Sale
A Bill of Sale is a legal document that provides evidence of the transfer of ownership for a specific item or property. It includes transaction details such as the names and addresses of the buyer and seller, item description, condition (if relevant), sale price, and any warranties or guarantees.
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The Louisiana motor vehicle bill of sale is a legal document that records and serves as proof of a transaction that involves the change of ownership for a motor vehicle. The document details the transaction, usually between two or more private parties, and includes the terms of the sale such as the name of the parties, the purchase amount, and a description of the vehicle. This document is often required when the buyer wishes to transfer ownership of the vehicle to their name after completing the sale. Additionally, the vehicle odometer disclosure statement is also needed for certain vehicles.

Vehicle registration in Louisiana

When a private individual or an entity purchases a vehicle, they are given forty days from the transaction date to register it with the proper authority in Louisiana. If the vehicle is not purchased but instead transferred from another state then the owner of the vehicle will have just thirty days to register the vehicle. In Louisiana, registration is valid for two years and citizens can renew it via the online portal of the Office of Motor Vehicles

Required documents for vehicle registration in Louisiana

  • A duly completed bill of sale 

  • The odometer disclosure statement for vehicles under 16,000 pounds and that were manufactured within the last 20 years 

  • The certificate of title that has been signed over to the buyer 

  • A duly completed vehicle application (Form DPSMV 1799);

  • The form for notice of vehicle transfer 

  • A driver’s license that’s valid in the state of Louisiana

  • The applicable registration fees 

  • Proof of insurance that meets the mandatory minimums 

  • If the vehicle is to be registered on behalf of the owner by someone else then a motor vehicle power of attorney is required