New Orleans, Louisiana
Documents Needed to Sell a Farm Equipment in New Orleans
Everything the seller and buyer need for a private farm equipment sale in New Orleans, Louisiana. File at the LA OMV – New Orleans Express Office — title transfer fee: $68.50, sales tax: 9.45%.
Seller Must Provide
- 1Signed Farm Equipment title (sign on the back where it says "Seller's Signature")
- 2Completed bill of sale (notarized)
- 3Valid government-issued photo ID
- 4Lien release letter (if a loan was paid off) from the lender
Buyer Must Bring to DMV
- 1Signed Farm Equipment title from seller
- 2Signed bill of sale (notarized)
- 3Valid government-issued photo ID
- 4Payment for title transfer fee: $68.50
- 5Payment for sales tax: 9.45% of purchase price
- 6Proof of Louisiana insurance (required before registration)
Notarization: ⚠ Required in Louisiana
Louisiana requires notarization of the vehicle title assignment for private party transfers. A notarized Act of Sale is the standard document.
Where to File in New Orleans
Office
LA OMV – New Orleans Express Office
Address
2735 Louisiana Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone
(504) 483-4080
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Fees for Farm Equipment Title Transfer in New Orleans
Title Transfer Fee
$68.50
Sales Tax Rate
9.45%
Notarization
Required (~$15)
Louisiana state rate 4.45% + Orleans Parish 5.0%
FAQ — Documents for Farm Equipment Sale in New Orleans
- What documents do I need to sell a farm equipment in New Orleans?
- To sell a farm equipment in New Orleans you need: a signed Farm Equipment title, a completed bill of sale (notarized), and a valid photo ID. File the title transfer at the LA OMV – New Orleans Express Office.
- Is a bill of sale required to sell a farm equipment in New Orleans, Louisiana?
- Yes. The LA OMV – New Orleans Express Office requires a signed bill of sale to process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a Louisiana-compliant PDF in 60 seconds.
- What is the farm equipment title transfer fee in New Orleans?
- The title transfer fee in Orleans Parish is $68.50. Sales tax of 9.45% is also due at the time of registration. Louisiana state rate 4.45% + Orleans Parish 5.0%
- Where do I file a farm equipment title transfer in New Orleans?
- File at the LA OMV – New Orleans Express Office, 2735 Louisiana Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. Phone: (504) 483-4080.