Louisiana Vehicle Bill of Sale
Selling or buying a car, truck, or other vehicle? Find the official Louisiana form, gather the details you need, and plan your Baton Rouge notary visit.
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The checklist is a preparation aid, not a government form or legal instrument. Official forms remain on the agency's website.
Gather before your visit
- Current title and any registration or written instructions you received.
- Accurate buyer and seller names and contact information.
- Vehicle make, model, year, and VIN; compare the VIN with the title.
- Actual sale price and agreed sale date.
- Lien-release paperwork and odometer information, if applicable.
Confirm before signing
- Ask which people must attend and bring current government-issued photo ID.
- Leave signature and notary areas unsigned until your visit.
- Read the statements about title and liens; do not sign a statement you cannot truthfully make.
After your visit
- Keep copies and follow OMV instructions for the title/registration application.
- Review the separate OMV Notice of Vehicle Transfer and plate instructions.
What the form does
The official OMV bill of sale records the buyer, seller, vehicle description, sale price, and transaction date. It also contains statements about title and liens. Read the actual form before signing; a notary cannot choose legal terms for you.
A bill of sale and a title application are different steps
OMV lists the title, application, supporting documents, and applicable odometer or lien information among its used-vehicle requirements. OMV also explains that a separate bill of sale is not required when the selling price is included on the title assignment. Review the agency instructions for your transaction rather than assuming every vehicle needs the same packet.
Common questions
Does notarizing the bill of sale finish the title transfer?
No. Follow OMV's title and registration process after signing. OMV says a seller's Notice of Vehicle Transfer does not itself transfer ownership; the new owner still must apply for title.
What if the title is missing, the owner died, or the names do not match?
Call before your visit and explain the situation. Additional documents or a different process may be needed. Questions about ownership, inheritance, or your legal rights should be directed to an attorney; ask us for a free referral.
Can you print the official form?
Yes. We can help with printing and notarization. Call for preparation options and a quote; the free form and checklist do not include paid notary services.
Bring your paperwork. We can help with the signing.
Visit Perkins Road Notary at 6161 Perkins Road, Suite 1C, Baton Rouge. General notarizations are available on a walk-in basis. Call ahead for document preparation, multiple signers, or witness coordination. Bring a current government-issued photo ID and wait to sign until your notary visit.
Monday–Thursday, 8–5; Friday, 8–3:30. Open through lunch. Call for preparation, printing, and notarization pricing; free downloads do not include paid services.
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Official sources and forms
Agency instructions and forms can change. Check the linked source before using a saved copy. A checklist does not guarantee that a packet is complete or that an agency will accept it.