Bill of Sale Types

Motor Vehicle (OMV) Bill of Sale Form – Identifies the pertinent information on the transfer of a motor vehicle.

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Boat (Vessel) Bill of Sale Form – Documents the critical features of the exchange of a vessel for a sum of money.

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Firearm (Gun) Bill of Sale Form – Spells out the specifics of a transaction where a firearm is to be sold.

How to Register a Vehicle

To register your newly purchased vehicle, advance to an OMV (Office of Motor Vehicles) location of your choice and come supplied with:

Bill of Sale: Notarized or invoice showing the actual sale price and vehicle description. Not required if the selling price is included on a title with a notarized assignment.
Current Certificate of Title: Must be assigned before a notary with any lien properly released.
Odometer Disclosure Statement: Required if the vehicle is not exempt and the back of the title does not include an odometer disclosure
Photo Identification
Proof of Liability Insurance Coverage
UCC-1 Financing Statement or Other Security Agreement: Required if a lien will be recorded.
Vehicle Application Form (DPSMV 1799)

Out-of-State Purchase

Notarization rules may differ: If the sale occurs in a state that does not require notarization, the invoice does not have to be notarized.

A notarized bill of sale
An executed Louisiana Boat Registration/Boat and Motor Title Application (Form 55)
Proof of ownership
- Dealer sales:
  - A manufacturer’s statement of origin
  - A sales Invoice
  - Evidence of paid tax payment or verified Louisiana Boat Registration Payment Certification (Form R-1331)
- Private party sales:
  - Reassigned certificate of title
  - Prior registration
  - Should the boat not have proper ownership documentation at the time of purchase, you may need to obtain and file a Louisiana Affidavit Court Order Recognizing Ownership of Boat.
In the case that the boat does not have a valid Hull Identification number, make sure to acquire and complete a Louisiana Affidavit for Boat Inspection (From Rev-2015).
An acceptable form of payment to settle all registration taxes and fees

There is no statewide requirement for a new firearm owner to register a firearm.

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