Vehicle Bill of Sale in Louisiana

A record of a private car, truck or motorcycle sale between a seller and a buyer. Many states transfer ownership through the signed title itself and use a bill of sale as proof of the price and date. Check your state's rules below: some require a specific DMV form or a notary.

What Louisiana law says

Selling a vehicle: bill of sale and title	Under the Office of Motor Vehicles title policy, in a private sale the seller must sign the certificate of title in front of a notary or two witnesses (a two-witness signing is accepted only if the title's Acknowledgement of Witness section is completed). The buyer applies with the Vehicle Application (DPSMV1799), the current title, an odometer disclosure (DPSMV1606) where required, and an original bill of sale or itemized invoice showing the vehicle description and price; a separate bill of sale is not required in a private sale if the price is written in the title assignment. Proof of liability insurance is needed if a plate is requested. Dealer sales on or after Jan. 1, 2023 do not require notarization. Source: Louisiana OMV Policy 2.00, Basic Requirements for Obtaining a Certificate of Title (rev. 07/30/2026)

Selling a vehicle: bill of sale and title

Under the Office of Motor Vehicles title policy, in a private sale the seller must sign the certificate of title in front of a notary or two witnesses (a two-witness signing is accepted only if the title's Acknowledgement of Witness section is completed). The buyer applies with the Vehicle Application (DPSMV1799), the current title, an odometer disclosure (DPSMV1606) where required, and an original bill of sale or itemized invoice showing the vehicle description and price; a separate bill of sale is not required in a private sale if the price is written in the title assignment. Proof of liability insurance is needed if a plate is requested.

Dealer sales on or after Jan. 1, 2023 do not require notarization.

Source: Louisiana OMV Policy 2.00, Basic Requirements for Obtaining a Certificate of Title (rev. 07/30/2026)

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VEHICLE BILL OF SALE

Seller: [seller name], [seller address] Buyer: [buyer name], [buyer address]

Vehicle: [year] [make] [model] Body type: [body type] Color: [color]

VIN: [vehicle identification number] Title number: [title number] Odometer reading: [miles] miles

Sale price: $[amount], paid by [cash / check / other] on [date of sale].

The seller states that the seller owns this vehicle and has the right to sell it, and that it is free of liens except: [none, or list liens].

The vehicle is sold [as is, with no warranty / with the following warranty: describe].

Seller signature: ____________________ Date: [date] Buyer signature: ____________________ Date: [date]

[Notary acknowledgment, only if your state requires one]

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