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A Louisiana Vehicle Bill of Sale is a document used to record the sale of a motor vehicle in the state of Louisiana. It helps show the sale price, the date of sale, and the vehicle details. If you buy your car through a private sale, you may also need it as part of the title and registration process.
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To get an idea of hwo to draft your own Bill of Sale for use in Louisiana, take a look at the example below. It shows you what to include and the general structure of this legal document:
A Vehicle Bill of Sale is used to record a sale in Louisiana. However, to register the vehicle the seller must deliver the certificate of title. The buyer does not get marketable title until a new certificate of title is issued.
Here are the documents you need:
Once you have your documents ready, you can submit them:
The OMV will process the paperwork. You must pay all taxes and fees, and they’ll then issue your registration and plate if needed.
The cost to register a vehicle in Louisiana depends on the type and value of the vehicle. Common fees include:
You may also have to pay additional taxes or fees. Get in contact with your local OMV to find out exactly how much you’ll have to pay to register your car.
After buying a vehicle, you must register and title it in Texas through your county tax assessor-collector.
You typically have to register within 30 days from the date of purchase.
You will usually need the following forms when registering a vehicle with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles:
If you’re selling your vehicle, it’s recommended that you submit a Vehicle Transfer Notification (VTR-346) within 30 days of the sale. This protects you from liability for tickets or other incidents.
Important note: A Bill of Sale supports your application but does not replace the title or Form 130-U.
Usually, yes for a used vehicle, but not always as a separate document. Louisiana OMV says a separate Bill of Sale is not required if the selling price is already included on the title with a notarized assignment.
If it is not, the buyer will usually need an original notarized Bill of Sale or invoice.
