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Use this bill of sale when selling a side by side in Lake Charles, Louisiana. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
Louisiana DMV – Lake Charles
Address
Visit https://www.expresslane.org to find the nearest Lake Charles office
Phone
See state DMV website for local office numbers
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (verify hours with local office)
Title Transfer Fee
$69.00
Sales Tax Rate
4.45%
Base Registration Fee
Varies by vehicle weight, age, and county
4.45% state plus parish taxes (total can exceed 10%)
Louisiana does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
County Clerk / Recorder
Lake Charles County Clerk
Phone
See county website for contact information
Lake Charles is in Lake Charles County. Title transfers are handled by the Louisiana DMV – Lake Charles at Visit https://www.expresslane.org to find the nearest Lake Charles office. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (verify hours with local office). Phone: See state DMV website for local office numbers.
The combined rate is 4.45%. 4.45% state plus parish taxes (total can exceed 10%).
No. Louisiana does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
Title transfer fee: $69.00. Base registration fee: Varies by vehicle weight, age, and county. Sales tax at 4.45% is collected at the time of title transfer.