Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles DMV — Bill of Sale & Title Transfer
Louisiana vehicle title transfer office for Lake Charles and Calcasieu Parish. Get your Lake Charles bill of sale, find local fees, and file at the LA OMV – Lake Charles Office.
Lake Charles Title & Registration Office
Office Name
LA OMV – Lake Charles Office
Address
1500 E Prien Lake Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Phone
(337) 491-2700
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$68.50
Vehicle Sales Tax
9.45%
Special requirements in Calcasieu Parish:
- Notarized Act of Sale required for vehicle transfers
- Title transfer at OMV within 40 days
- Sales tax collected at title transfer
- Seller must sign title and disclose odometer reading
Notarization in Lake Charles: ⚠ Required
Louisiana requires notarization of the title assignment for private party vehicle transfers.
Documents Required for Lake Charles Title Transfer
- 1Signed vehicle title (seller signs the back)
- 2Completed bill of sale — notarized
- 3Valid government-issued photo ID
- 4Payment for title transfer fee: $68.50
- 5Payment for sales tax: 9.45% of sale price
- 6Odometer disclosure statement (for most motor vehicles under 10 years old)
- 7Insurance proof (varies — check with the office)
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FAQ — Lake Charles DMV
- Where is the DMV in Lake Charles, Louisiana?
- The Lake Charles title office is the LA OMV – Lake Charles Office, located at 1500 E Prien Lake Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70601. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. Phone: (337) 491-2700.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Lake Charles?
- The title transfer fee in Calcasieu Parish is $68.50. The vehicle sales tax rate is 9.45%. Louisiana state rate 4.45% + Calcasieu Parish 5.0%
- What documents do I need to transfer a vehicle title in Lake Charles?
- You need the signed vehicle title, a completed bill of sale (notarized), a valid photo ID, and payment for the $68.50 title fee plus 9.45% sales tax.
- Is a bill of sale required for a vehicle sale in Lake Charles?
- A signed bill of sale is required by the LA OMV – Lake Charles Office to document the private sale and process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a PDF in 60 seconds.