Louisiana Bill of Sale Template

Fill out a Louisiana bill of sale below and download a clean, print-ready PDF — for a car, boat, trailer, or any general item. Free, no signup. The preview updates as you type.

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How a bill of sale is used in Louisiana

Practical steps that follow the sale in Louisiana — where the title goes, deadlines, and forms — each taken from the state agency or statute.

Title transfer deadline. After a private sale in Louisiana, the buyer has 5 days to apply for a new title and registration. — La. R.S. 32:707(A), as amended through Acts 2024, No. 287 ↗
Where to file. Title and registration in Louisiana go through the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (Department of Public Safety & Corrections). — Louisiana OMV – Used Title & Registration ↗
Official form. Louisiana publishes its own bill of sale form (Bill of Sale of a Motor Vehicle (OMV form; notarized original required unless selling price is on the title assignment)); the DMV may prefer it for title work, so attach it to this one when in doubt. — Louisiana OMV – Vehicle Title and Registration Forms; Used Title & Registration ↗
Odometer. If the vehicle is not exempt from odometer requirements and the back of the title lacks an Odometer Disclosure Statement, a supplemental Odometer Statement must be submitted. — Louisiana OMV – Used Title & Registration ↗
Liens. The current title must be assigned before a notary with the lien properly released, if applicable; a new lien is recorded with a UCC-1 or other security agreement ($15/$10 recordation fee). — Louisiana OMV – Used Title & Registration ↗

Each point links to the Louisiana source it was taken from. Rules change; confirm before relying on them.

What Louisiana requires · as of 2026

Notarization: Required
Official state form: Yes — DMV provides one
Find it official: Louisiana DMV ↗

Source: Louisiana OMV · verify ↗. Sign in front of a notary before you file.

What is a Louisiana bill of sale?

A bill of sale is a short document that records the sale of an item from a seller to a buyer. In Louisiana, it is most often used for private vehicle sales — but it also works for boats, trailers, firearms, equipment, or any personal property. It proves who sold what, for how much, and on what date, and it typically states the item is sold "as-is."

Firearms: in a number of states, a private firearm sale must be completed through a licensed dealer with a background check — a bill of sale alone does not make the transfer legal there. Check your state’s law before using this template for a firearm.

What to include

Full names and addresses of the buyer and seller
A clear description of the item (for a vehicle: year, make, model, VIN, odometer)
The sale price and the date of sale
The condition or an "as-is" statement
Signatures of both parties (and a notary block where Louisiana requires it)

Using it with the Louisiana DMV

For a vehicle, the buyer usually needs the signed bill of sale — with the signed title — to transfer ownership and register the vehicle. Some states provide their own official form or require notarization. Confirm the exact documents on the Louisiana DMV website before you file, and keep a signed copy.

Frequently asked questions

Is a bill of sale required in Louisiana?

A bill of sale is strongly recommended for any private sale in Louisiana because it documents the transfer, the price, and the "as-is" condition — protecting both buyer and seller. For a vehicle, the Louisiana DMV may also require it (or its own form) to transfer the title and register the vehicle. Check current requirements with the Louisiana DMV before you file.

Does a Louisiana bill of sale need to be notarized?

Yes — Louisiana is one of the few states that requires a vehicle bill of sale to be notarized. Sign it in front of a notary public. Source: Louisiana OMV (as of 2026).

How do I fill out and download the Louisiana bill of sale?

Enter the seller, buyer, item, price, and date in the form on this page. The document preview updates as you type. When it looks right, click "Download / Print PDF" and save it or print it — then both parties sign. Keep a copy each.

Is this Louisiana bill of sale legally valid?

A bill of sale is generally valid when it accurately identifies the parties and the item, states the price and date, and is signed by both the buyer and the seller. This template covers those elements. It is a general template, not legal advice — for high-value or complex sales, have an attorney review it.

How long do I have to transfer the title after buying a vehicle in Louisiana?

Louisiana gives the buyer 5 days after the sale to apply for a new title and registration. Source: La. R.S. 32:707(A), as amended through Acts 2024, No. 287.

Does Louisiana have an official bill of sale form?

Yes — Bill of Sale of a Motor Vehicle (OMV form; notarized original required unless selling price is on the title assignment). The DMV may prefer it for title work; you can attach it to the bill of sale you generate here. Source: Louisiana OMV – Vehicle Title and Registration Forms; Used Title & Registration.

Where do I register a vehicle bought from a private seller in Louisiana?

Title and registration in Louisiana are handled by the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (Department of Public Safety & Corrections). Bring the signed title, this bill of sale, and proof of insurance and ID. Source: Louisiana OMV – Used Title & Registration.

How Louisiana compares

Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for Louisiana: Louisiana OMV ↗.

Louisiana is one of 3 of 51 jurisdictions that require a notarized bill of sale for vehicle sales (47 do not require notarization; 1 require notarization only in some situations).
Louisiana is one of 28 of 51 jurisdictions that publish an official DMV bill of sale form (18 have no official form (any complete bill of sale is accepted); 5 have an official form for some transactions only).

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