Louisiana Bill of Sale

What Louisiana requires for a vehicle sale

• OMV lists an original notarized bill of sale or invoice stating the actual price and a full vehicle description. It is not needed if the selling price is on the title assignment.
• The title must be assigned before a notary by the seller to the purchaser. If the bill of sale, invoice, or title is notarized, the file is acceptable.
• The buyer submits Vehicle Application DPSMV 1799 plus the seller's documents to OMV, an OMV office, or a Public Tag Agent.
• If the title has no odometer disclosure and the vehicle is not exempt, a supplemental Odometer Statement is needed. The page gives no form number for it.
• Listed fees include a $68.50 title fee and an $8.00 handling fee. Local fees up to $6.00 may apply. Sales and use tax depends on the vehicle's domicile.
• The seller can file a Notice of Vehicle Transfer online, which flags the OMV record right away. Ownership is not legally transferred until the new owner applies for title.

Louisiana bill of sale: what to include

Whatever Louisiana requires, a signed bill of sale protects both sides. It proves the price, the date and that the car was sold as-is. Include:

• Seller's and buyer's full names and addresses
• Year, make, model, color and VIN
• Odometer reading on the day of sale
• Sale price and date of sale
• As-is wording, plus a statement that the seller owns the vehicle and any lien is paid off
• Signatures and dates for both parties

Sample as-is wording

I, the seller, sell the vehicle described above to the buyer for the price shown, as-is, with no warranty, express or implied. The seller confirms they are the owner and that the odometer reading is correct to the best of their knowledge. This sale is made under the laws of Louisiana.

Seller checklist (Louisiana)

• Assign the title to the buyer before a notary.
• Release any lien on the title, if there is one.
• Provide a notarized bill of sale or invoice, or put the price on the title assignment.
• Provide a supplemental odometer statement if the title has no odometer disclosure.
• File the online Notice of Vehicle Transfer with plate, VIN, buyer name and address, sale date and price.

Buyer checklist (Louisiana)

• Get the notarized title assignment and bill of sale or invoice, plus any lien release.
• Complete Vehicle Application DPSMV 1799.
• Submit documents to OMV, an OMV office, or a Public Tag Agent.
• For a plate, bring photo ID for each owner and proof of liability insurance.
• Pay title and handling fees and the sales and use tax.

Things to watch in Louisiana

• The pages we read do not give a deadline for the buyer to title or for the seller to file the transfer notice. Check with OMV.
• The page we read does not say what the seller does with the license plate. Ask OMV.

About this page

We checked this page against the Louisiana OMV sources listed below in November 2026. Where an agency page did not say something, we say so and suggest you check with the agency. Rules, forms and fees change, so confirm with Louisiana OMV before you sign. This is general information, not legal advice.