Louisiana Bill of Sale — Free Template & Generator
Louisiana titles a used vehicle on notarized paperwork. The Office of Motor Vehicles asks for the “current” certificate of title “assigned before a notary by seller to purchaser,” plus an “Original notarized bill of sale or invoice specifying the actual consideration involved and full description of vehicle” — unless the selling price is already written in the title assignment, in which case “A separate bill of sale is not required.”
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How it works
- 01 Louisiana is already selected
The governing-law clause names the state; change it only if the sale happens elsewhere.
- 02 Enter the item and the parties
Vehicle, boat or general item — VIN and odometer, or HIN — plus price, payment method, seller and buyer.
- 03 Review clause by clause
The as-is terms, the seller’s title warranty and, for vehicles, the federal odometer statement.
- 04 Download, then file Louisiana’s paperwork
Word & PDF on your device; the state steps and forms are listed below, each cited to the source.
What Louisiana actually requires
Louisiana rules for a private sale
Last verified September 30, 2026- Title assignment Signed before a notary
Used-vehicle titling requires a “‘Current’ certificate of title assigned before a notary by seller to purchaser, with the properly released lien, if applicable.” An authorized agent of a federally insured financial institution may witness the assignment instead of a notary when a lien is being recorded at the time ownership is transferred.
Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles — Used Title & Registration
- Bill of sale Original, notarized, with the actual price
The OMV requires an “Original notarized bill of sale or invoice specifying the actual consideration involved and full description of vehicle,” and adds: “A separate bill of sale is not required if the selling price is included on the title assignment.” “If the bill of sale, invoice, or title is notarized, the file will be acceptable.”
Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles — Used Title & Registration
- Odometer A supplemental statement if the title lacks one
“If the vehicle is not exempt from odometer requirements and the back of the title does not contain an Odometer Disclosure Statement, a supplemental Odometer Statement must be submitted.”
Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles — Used Title & Registration
- Seller’s notice Notice of Vehicle Transfer — not a transfer by itself
Sellers can notify the OMV when they sell, donate or trade a vehicle through the Notice of Vehicle Transfer online service, including the selling price if applicable. The OMV notes that “Vehicle ownership will not be legally transferred until the new owner makes application for title.” For a gift, “Act of Donation must be notarized.”
Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles — Notice of Vehicle Transfer; Used Title & Registration
How this document fits Louisiana’s paperwork
Official form: Bill of Sale of a Motor Vehicle — Bill of Sale of a Motor Vehicle (Louisiana OMV). Listed on the OMV’s Vehicle Title and Registration Forms page and hosted on the Department of Public Safety’s document portal. Whatever form you use, the OMV wants the original, notarized, with the actual consideration and a full description of the vehicle.
Plan the sale around a notary. The seller assigns the title before one, and unless the selling price is written into that assignment, the OMV also wants an original notarized bill of sale stating the actual price and a full description of the vehicle. Generate the bill of sale, print it, and have both of you sign it at the notary. Then file the Notice of Vehicle Transfer online. Ownership only moves when the buyer applies for title.
FAQ
Louisiana bill of sale questions
- Does a Louisiana bill of sale need to be notarized?
- Yes, when you use one. The OMV asks for an original notarized bill of sale or invoice specifying the actual consideration and a full description of the vehicle. A separate bill of sale is not required if the selling price is included in the title assignment, which itself is signed before a notary.
- Does the Louisiana title have to be notarized?
- Yes. The OMV requires the current certificate of title to be assigned before a notary by the seller to the purchaser. When a lien is being recorded at the same time, an authorized agent of a federally insured financial institution may witness the assignment instead.
- How do I tell the Louisiana OMV I sold my car?
- Use the Notice of Vehicle Transfer online service. The OMV notes that the notice does not itself transfer ownership; that happens only when the new owner applies for title.
- What about the odometer on a Louisiana sale?
- If the vehicle is not exempt from odometer requirements and the back of the title has no Odometer Disclosure Statement, a supplemental Odometer Statement must be submitted with the title application.
- Can I give a car to a family member in Louisiana?
- Yes, by an Act of Donation, which the OMV says must be notarized. The OMV’s forms page lists an Act of Donation of a Movable alongside the Bill of Sale of a Motor Vehicle.
- Is this legal advice?
- No. Free Contract Generator provides self-help templates and general information, not legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created. Vehicle-transfer rules are set by each state and change; confirm the current rule with the agency cited and consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.