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Louisiana RV Bill of Sale

Louisiana requires a bill of sale for private sales. Fill in the form below and download a free, one-page Louisiana RV bill of sale PDF that includes everything the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles looks for. Nothing you type leaves your browser.

Louisiana
RV Bill of Sale

Seller

Buyer

RV details

Price and terms

How to sell a RV in Louisiana

An RV bill of sale covers motorhomes, campers, travel trailers and fifth wheels. Motorhomes need an odometer reading like any motor vehicle; towable campers do not. Every state titles RVs through the DMV, so the buyer will need the signed title and this bill of sale to register.

Seller steps

  1. Confirm you hold clear title. If a lender is on the title, get the lien release before you list it.
  2. Agree on the price and fill in the Louisiana RV bill of sale above with the buyer. Record the VIN and the exact odometer reading.
  3. Sign it in front of a notary. Louisiana requires the notarized bill of sale for this kind of sale.
  4. Sign the title over to the buyer exactly as your name appears on it, and complete the odometer section on the title if the RV has one.
  5. File a notice of sale or release of liability with the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles if Louisiana offers one, remove your plates if the state keeps plates with the seller, and cancel the insurance once the buyer has driven away.

Buyer steps

  1. Bring the signed bill of sale, the signed title and your ID to the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles.
  2. Expect to pay sales or use tax on the price shown on the bill of sale, plus title and registration fees.
  3. Register within Louisiana's deadline, commonly 10 to 30 days from the sale date, to avoid late penalties.

Before you sign

  • Note whether it is a motorhome (odometer required) or a towable (no odometer).
  • List every included item: generator, solar, hitch, leveling blocks, furniture.
  • Check for a lien; many RVs are financed for 10 to 15 years.
  • Photograph the VIN plate and the data sticker near the door.

Why a bill of sale matters for a RV

  • RVs are high-value and often sold with generators, hitches and furnishings that should be listed.
  • The DMV uses the price for sales tax, which on a $40,000 rig is real money.
  • Motorhomes need federal odometer disclosure; this form includes it.
  • An as-is clause protects the seller from water-damage and appliance claims later.

Selling a RV? The $19 sell-your-vehicle kit adds a signed release of liability and a Louisiana checklist to the pack, so the handoff is finished the day you sign.

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.

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Louisiana RV bill of sale questions

Is a bill of sale required to sell a RV in Louisiana?+

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. Louisiana has no mandatory form, so any complete, signed bill of sale like the one generated here is accepted.

Does a Louisiana RV bill of sale need to be notarized?+

Louisiana requires the bill of sale to be notarized in most private vehicle sales. The ready-to-sign pack includes a notary acknowledgment page formatted for Louisiana.

Where does the buyer take the bill of sale in Louisiana?+

To the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles or the county office that handles vehicle registration, together with the signed title, proof of insurance where required, and payment for tax and fees.

Does an RV bill of sale need an odometer reading?+

Only for motorhomes (Class A, B and C). Travel trailers, fifth wheels and pop-ups have no odometer, so leave that field blank; the generator hides the disclosure page for towables when the odometer is empty.

Can I sell a camper without a title?+

Some states exempt older or lighter campers from titling. If there is no title, the bill of sale becomes the main proof of ownership, so fill it out completely and get it notarized if your state asks for that.