New Orleans, Louisiana
How to Fill Out a New Orleans Golf Cart Bill of Sale
Complete guide for filling out a golf cart bill of sale in New Orleans, Louisiana. Includes the exact LA OMV – New Orleans Express Office location, current tax rates, and notarization requirements.
Title Transfer Fee
$68.50
Sales Tax Rate
9.45%
Notarization
Required
Step-by-Step: Filling Out Your New Orleans Golf Cart Bill of Sale
- 1
Enter seller and buyer information
Write full legal names and current addresses exactly as they appear on government-issued IDs. Both buyer and seller must use their full legal names — no nicknames or abbreviations. Errors here cause delays at the LA OMV – New Orleans Express Office.
- 2
Record Golf Cart details and VIN
Enter the year, make, model, body style, color, and the 17-character VIN exactly as printed on the dashboard (visible through the windshield) or door jamb sticker. The VIN must match the vehicle title exactly.
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Record sale price, date, and payment method
Write the agreed sale price in both numeral form ($12,500.00) and written form (twelve thousand five hundred dollars). Enter the exact date of the sale — this date triggers the Louisiana title transfer requirement. Note payment method: cash, check, or other.
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Sign in front of a licensed notary
Louisiana requires notarization. Do not sign until you are in the presence of a licensed notary public. Find a notary at a bank, credit union, UPS Store, or use online notarization (Proof). Louisiana requires notarization of the vehicle title assignment for private party transfers. A notarized Act of Sale is the standard document.
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Submit to the LA OMV – New Orleans Express Office
Bring the signed bill of sale, the vehicle title (signed over on the back), and a valid ID to: 2735 Louisiana Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. Phone: (504) 483-4080. You'll pay the title transfer fee of $68.50 and sales tax at 9.45%.
New Orleans Title & Registration Office
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
Special requirements in Orleans Parish:
- Louisiana requires a notarized Act of Sale (bill of sale) for vehicle transfers
- Title transfer at an OMV office within 40 days
- Louisiana sales tax collected at title transfer
- Seller must sign the title and provide odometer disclosure
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ✗Signing before the notary if notarization is required — the notary must witness the signature
- ✗VIN errors — even one wrong character causes the LA DMV to reject the title transfer
- ✗Leaving the sale price blank or writing "gift" if money changed hands — this triggers audit risk
- ✗Using correction fluid to fix mistakes — always initial handwritten corrections instead
- ✗Not keeping a copy — both buyer and seller need a signed original
FAQ — Golf Cart Bill of Sale in New Orleans
- Where do I file a golf cart bill of sale in New Orleans?
- File at the LA OMV – New Orleans Express Office, located at 2735 Louisiana Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. Phone: (504) 483-4080.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in New Orleans?
- The title transfer fee in Orleans Parish is $68.50. Combined sales tax rate: 9.45%. Louisiana state rate 4.45% + Orleans Parish 5.0%
- Does New Orleans, Louisiana require notarization for a golf cart bill of sale?
- Yes. Louisiana requires notarization of the vehicle title assignment for private party transfers. A notarized Act of Sale is the standard document.