Louisiana Bill of Sale
Louisiana requires a bill of sale for private sales. Louisiana requires the bill of sale to be notarized in most private vehicle sales. Pick what you are selling, fill in the form, and download a free PDF that the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles will accept.
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Louisiana bill of sale forms by item
Each form below asks only for what that item needs, and carries Louisiana's notary note and agency details in the footer.
- Louisiana Vehicle Bill of SaleProves the sale date, so the seller is off the hook for tickets, tolls and accidents after the handoff.
- Louisiana Motorcycle Bill of SaleMotorcycles change hands often and informally; a signed bill of sale settles who owned the bike on which date.
- Louisiana Boat Bill of SaleBoats, motors and trailers can be three separate pieces of property; one bill of sale ties them to one sale.
- Louisiana Trailer Bill of SaleMany trailers under a certain weight are not titled, so the bill of sale is the ownership record.
- Louisiana Firearm Bill of SaleProves the date the firearm changed hands if it later turns up somewhere it should not.
- Louisiana Mobile Home Bill of SaleMobile homes are titled like vehicles in most states; the bill of sale supports the title transfer.
- Louisiana RV Bill of SaleRVs are high-value and often sold with generators, hitches and furnishings that should be listed.
- Louisiana ATV / UTV Bill of SaleOff-highway vehicles are often sold without a title, so the bill of sale is the ownership chain.
- Louisiana Dirt Bike Bill of SaleMost dirt bikes have no title; this document is the ownership record.
- Louisiana Golf Cart Bill of SaleGolf carts are rarely titled; the bill of sale is proof of ownership.
- Louisiana Jet Ski Bill of SaleBoat registration offices want the price for tax and the HIN for the record.
- Louisiana Snowmobile Bill of SaleSnow states register snowmobiles and tax the purchase price.
- Louisiana Scooter / Moped Bill of SaleScooters over the state's cc limit are titled and registered like motorcycles.
- Louisiana Equipment Bill of SaleBusinesses need a bill of sale to book the asset and claim depreciation.
- Louisiana Tractor Bill of SaleTractors are not titled; this is the ownership paper.
- Louisiana Horse Bill of SaleBreed registries (AQHA, APHA, Jockey Club and others) need it to transfer papers.
- Louisiana Dog Bill of SaleProof of ownership for licensing, vet records and microchip registration.
- Louisiana Livestock Bill of SaleBrand inspection states will not clear cattle for movement or sale without proof of ownership.
- Louisiana General Bill of SaleA written receipt for anything worth arguing about.
- Louisiana Business Bill of SaleTransfers the assets at closing in one signed document.
Selling privately in Louisiana: what to know
Louisiana's Office of Motor Vehicles expects the title to be signed and notarized and a separate bill of sale (or act of donation for a gift) that is also notarized. Both parties usually sign in front of the notary at the same time. Boats use the Wildlife and Fisheries notarized bill of sale.
- Bill of sale: required for private sales.
- Notary: notarization required.
- Official form: none published.
- Agency: Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles.
- Odometer: federal disclosure applies to vehicles under 20 model years old, on the title or a separate statement.
Want the paperwork finished in one sitting? The $9 ready-to-sign pack adds seller and buyer copies, the odometer statement and a Louisiana notary page.
Louisiana at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Required for private sales
- Notary
- Notarization required
- Official state form
- None published; any signed bill of sale is accepted
- Where the buyer registers
- Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (www.expresslane.org)
- License plates
- Stay with seller
Louisiana's Office of Motor Vehicles expects the title to be signed and notarized and a separate bill of sale (or act of donation for a gift) that is also notarized. Both parties usually sign in front of the notary at the same time. Boats use the Wildlife and Fisheries notarized bill of sale.
Checked October 2026 against the state's own guidance. Rules change; confirm before you file.
Common questions
Does Louisiana require a bill of sale?+
Louisiana requires a bill of sale for private sales. Louisiana's Office of Motor Vehicles expects the title to be signed and notarized and a separate bill of sale (or act of donation for a gift) that is also notarized. Both parties usually sign in front of the notary at the same time. Boats use the Wildlife and Fisheries notarized bill of sale.
Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in Louisiana?+
Louisiana requires the bill of sale to be notarized in most private vehicle sales.
Is there an official Louisiana bill of sale form?+
No. Louisiana does not publish a mandatory bill of sale form, so any complete, signed bill of sale is accepted. The one generated here includes every field the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles looks for.
What do I need to register a vehicle bought privately in Louisiana?+
The signed title, the bill of sale, proof of insurance where required, your ID, and payment for sales or use tax plus title and registration fees, filed with the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles within the state deadline.