Louisiana Bill of Sale Template
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Maintained by Rapi Stack · Every state-specific figure on this page is cited to its statute or official agency page · Dataset last verified 2026 · Not legal advice.
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.
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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.
Transferring land or a house? A bill of sale doesn’t cover real estate — that takes a deed, signed and recorded in the local land records. For a transfer between family members or into your own LLC, the Louisiana quitclaim deed page sets out the state’s signing and recording rules.
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).
The rest of what Louisiana requires
The figures below are Louisiana's, not national averages — each one is the value we verified for this state, with the statute it comes from. Follow a row to the full Louisiana page for that document.
- Security deposit cap · as of 2026
- No statutory limit La. Rev. Stat. §9:3251 ↗
- Deposit return deadline · as of 2026
- 30 days after move-out La. Rev. Stat. §9:3251 ↗
- Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy · as of 2026
- 10 days La. Rev. Stat. §9:3251 ↗
- Notice for unpaid rent · as of 2026
- 5 days to pay or quit La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4701; La. Civ. Code art. 2728 ↗
- Small claims limit · as of 2026
- $5,000 La. C.C.P. art. 4911; La. R.S. 13:5200 et seq. (city court small claims); La. R.S. 13:2590 (JP fees) ↗
- Where you file · as of 2026
- Justice of the Peace Court (rural wards) or the small claims division of a City Court · filing fee Set locally by each court under La. R.S. 13:2590; commonly ~$75-$150 including service. Ask the individual JP or city court clerk. La. C.C.P. art. 4911; La. R.S. 13:5200 et seq. (city court small claims); La. R.S. 13:2590 (JP fees) ↗
- Rental application fee · as of July 2026
- No statutory limit Louisiana Laws ↗
- Power of attorney signing · as of 2026
- Notarization not-required La. Civ. Code arts. 2989 & 2993 ↗
- LLC operating agreement · as of 2026
- Not required by statute, but it controls over the default rules La. R.S. 12:1301(A)(16) ↗
- Recording a deed · as of 2026
- Clerk of Court, ex officio parish recorder of conveyances and mortgages (La. R.S. 13:750; in Orleans Parish the clerk of civil district court is parish recorder, La. R.S. 44:181) · 2 witnesses La. Civ. Code arts. 1833, 1839, 2502 ↗
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