Lafayette, Louisiana
Print a heavy equipment bill of sale form for your as-is sale in Lafayette, Louisiana. Fill in the details online, then print the completed document for both parties to sign.
Paper Size
US Letter (8.5 × 11 in)
Margins
0.5 in minimum all sides
Ink
Black ink, laser or inkjet
Both parties should sign with a ballpoint pen in blue or black ink. Initial any corrections rather than using correction fluid.
The vehicle is sold in its current condition with no warranty from the seller. The buyer accepts all risk of defects known or unknown at the time of sale.
Include explicit "as-is" language in the bill of sale. Under UCC § 2-316(3)(a), writing "as-is" or "with all faults" in the contract effectively disclaims all implied warranties, including the implied warranty of merchantability under UCC § 2-314. Still disclose known material defects — concealing known defects can constitute fraud even in an as-is sale.
An as-is sale gives you no recourse for undisclosed defects after closing. Order a pre-purchase inspection from a licensed mechanic before agreeing to price. Review any known issue list the seller provides and get it in writing.
UCC § 2-316 governs warranty disclaimers. The phrase "as-is" must appear conspicuously in the written agreement. Note: Louisiana does not follow the UCC for vehicle sales; redhibition law may still impose seller liability. Some states (e.g., Maine, Massachusetts) impose additional consumer protections that limit as-is sales to dealers only.
Data sourced from NHTSA safety ratings and recall databases
Average Safety Rating
0 / 5
Avg. Price Range
$10,000–$300,000
Odometer Disclosure
Not required
On average, each heavy equipment model has approximately 0.7 recalls. Always check your specific vehicle at NHTSA.gov/recalls before completing a sale.
State Sales Tax Rate
4.45%
Title Transfer Fee
$69
Private Party Exempt
No
4.45% state plus parish taxes (total can exceed 10%)
Sales tax applies; parish taxes vary significantly
DMV / Title Office
LA OMV – Lafayette Office
Address
1000 NE Evangeline Thruway, Lafayette, LA 70501
Phone
(337) 262-5696
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$68.50
Sales Tax Rate
8.95%
Base Registration Fee
$20.00
Louisiana state rate 4.45% + Lafayette Parish 4.5%
Louisiana requires notarization of the title assignment for private party vehicle transfers.
County Clerk / Recorder
Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court
Phone
(337) 291-6402
Louisiana requires title transfer within 40 days of the sale date on the bill of sale. For as-is sale transactions specifically, file at LA OMV – Lafayette Office (1000 NE Evangeline Thruway, Lafayette, LA 70501) during normal hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. Louisiana Louisiana is unique: a bill of sale for a motor vehicle must be signed before a notary public and two witnesses to be legally valid. This is required under Louisiana Civil Code art. 1833. Miss the 40-day window and Louisiana typically charges a late-transfer penalty plus accrued use tax, and the seller can remain on the title for civil liability until the buyer completes retitling. Bring the signed title, the completed Lafayette bill of sale, your government-issued ID, and payment for the $68.50 title transfer fee plus 8.95% sales tax on the purchase price.
Printable reminder. Whether you keep your printable as a printed two-copy paper record, both buyer and seller should leave the signing with an identical executed copy. The buyer needs the original to present at LA OMV – Lafayette Office; the seller keeps a duplicate to prove the date of transfer if a future liability question arises before the title fully retitles.
For a as-is sale heavy equipment transaction in Lafayette, you need: Include "sold as-is, with all faults" language conspicuously in the bill of sale; Attach a written list of known defects signed by the seller; Complete a pre-purchase inspection before finalizing price; Confirm odometer reading is accurate and document it; Buyer signs acknowledgment of as-is condition.
The combined sales tax rate in Lafayette is 8.95%. Louisiana state rate 4.45% + Lafayette Parish 4.5%
Yes, notarization is required. Louisiana requires notarization of the title assignment for private party vehicle transfers.
Common recall categories for heavy equipments include: Hydraulic System, Electrical, ROPS/FOPS, Engine, Fire Suppression. On average, each heavy equipment model has approximately 0.7 recalls. Always check your specific vehicle at NHTSA.gov before completing a sale.
45% faster sale
Vehicles whose listings include a history report spend ~45% less time on site before selling, and report-viewers are 5x more likely to become a lead.
Source: Experian / AutoCheck
$4,000 avg loss
NHTSA estimates 450,000+ vehicles per year are sold with rolled-back odometers — the average victim loses about $4,000 in downstream repair costs.
Source: NHTSA
17.5M private sales/yr
About 17.5 million private-party vehicle transactions happen in the U.S. each year — roughly 47% of the used market.
Source: Cox Automotive 2024
1 in 3 buyers
Roughly 1 in 3 used-car buyers say they suspect private sellers are hiding mechanical problems — documentation closes that trust gap.
Source: JW Surety Bonds (n=3,000)
$60–$85 mobile notary
Mobile notary visit minimums run $60–$85 — higher on weekends, plus per-mile travel fees. State-formatted documents skip the trip.
Source: Thumbtack / NNA