Louisiana Vehicle Registration

Title and Register a Vehicle in Louisiana

Louisiana drivers are required to title and register their vehicles with the Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV). The process is slightly different based on whether you:

Just moved to Louisiana.

Just purchased a vehicle.

You can apply for a title or registration:

In person at the OMV.

By mail.

Title and Register a Vehicle Purchased in Louisiana

To title and register a new or used vehicle bought in Louisiana, you must provide:

A completed Vehicle Application (DPSMV 1799)
The signed and notarized*:
- Manufacturer’s certificate of origin (if the vehicle was previously untitled).

Current vehicle title. If a used vehicle is less than 10 years old, you must also provide an odometer reading (if there is not a section for this on the title).
An itemized bill of sale or invoice from seller to purchaser, which must include:
- The year, make, model and vehicle identification number of the vehicle sold AND the vehicle traded in (if applicable). It must also contain the dealer’s permit number (if applicable).
- Notarization if a tax credit is being applied.
A completed Uniform Commercial Code - Financing Statement (UCC-1) form if a lien is being recorded.
Proof of liability insurance if the vehicle was purchased from a private seller.
A copy of each owner’s valid state photo identification or military ID.
Payment for the title, registration fees, and taxes.

Complete the transaction at your local OMV office or mail your items to:

Office of Motor Vehicles
P.O. Box 64886
Baton Rouge, LA 70896

*A financial institution may take the place of a notary if a lien is being recorded and both buyer and seller are present. A document from the designated authorizing agent on official letterhead must be provided in this instance.

Transfer Title and Register an Out-of-State Vehicle in LA

To transfer your out-of-state title and register your vehicle in Louisiana, you must provide:

A completed Vehicle Application (DPSMV 1799)
Proof of liability insurance.
Original out-of-state certificate of title. If the vehicle title belongs to a lienholder, you may provide a copy of the title or registration that states the lienholder’s information.
Payment for the applicable fees and taxes.

Complete the transaction at your local OMV office or mail your items to:

Office of Motor Vehicles
P.O. Box 64886
Baton Rouge, LA 70896

Louisiana Title and Registration Fees

Title fee: $68.50.
Lien recording fee with UCC-1 form: $15.
Lien recording fee without UCC-1 form (out-of-state lienholder): $10.
Handling fee: $8.
Registration fee for passenger vehicles: .02% of vehicle value (minimum $20).
Road tax fee: Varies by parish of residence.

For calculating tax credits on vehicles purchased in another state visit the OMV website.

*For all other vehicle types, find a complete cost breakdown here.