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This Louisiana DMV motor vehicle bill of sale form serves as legally binding evidence that a transaction took place in which the ownership of the vehicle changed hands. When new owners transfer the vehicle’s title and register it under their name at the Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV), they must provide proof of purchase.
Type of Sale
Vehicle Registration Requirements in Louisiana
New Vehicle Registration
Timeframe for registration after purchase: 40 days
Out-of-State Vehicle Transfer
Timeframe for registration after moving: 30 days
Renewal and Processing
Registration Renewal
1. Every two (2) years
2. Online renewal through the Office of Motor Vehicle’s online portal
Submission of Documentation
1. Methods: online, by mail, or in person at a local Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV)
Required documents
a. Bill of sale
b. Odometer disclosure statement
c. Original certification of title (or Form 1799 if lost)
d. Vehicle application (Form DPSMV 1799)
e. Notice of vehicle transfer (Form DPSMV 1697)
f. Valid Louisiana driver’s license
g. Certificate of inspection from an accredited station
h. Registration fees
i. Proof of insurance meeting specific requirements
j. Motor vehicle power of attorney if an agent will represent the vehicle owner