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New Orleans Golf Cart Bill of Sale Requirements

Complete requirements checklist for a golf cart bill of sale in New Orleans, Louisiana. Includes exact fees, notarization rules, and where to file at the LA OMV – New Orleans Express Office.

Title Transfer Fee

$68.50

Sales Tax Rate

9.45%

Notarization

Required

Required Fields — New Orleans Golf Cart Bill of Sale

All of the following must appear on a valid golf cart bill of sale in New Orleans, Louisiana:

  • Full legal name and current address of seller
  • Full legal name and current address of buyer
  • Agreed sale price (in numerals and words)
  • Date of sale
  • Golf Cart year, make, model, and body style
  • 17-character VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
  • Signature of seller (must be notarized)
  • Signature of buyer (must be notarized)

Notarization in New Orleans: Required

Louisiana requires both buyer and seller to sign the golf cart bill of sale in front of a licensed notary public. Louisiana requires notarization of the vehicle title assignment for private party transfers. A notarized Act of Sale is the standard document. Find a notary at a bank, credit union, UPS Store, or via online notarization (Proof, Notarize.com).

Where to File — New Orleans Title 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

Additional 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

What to Bring to the LA DMV

  • 1Completed, signed golf cart bill of sale (notarized)
  • 2Golf Cart title signed over by seller on the back
  • 3Valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license or passport)
  • 4Payment for title transfer fee: $68.50
  • 5Payment for sales tax (9.45% of sale price)

FAQ — Golf Cart Bill of Sale Requirements in New Orleans

What are the required fields on a golf cart bill of sale in New Orleans?
A valid golf cart bill of sale in New Orleans, Louisiana must include both parties' full legal names and addresses, sale date, agreed sale price, VIN, year, make, model, and signatures of buyer and seller. Notarization is required in Louisiana.
What is the title transfer fee for a golf cart in New Orleans?
The title transfer fee in Orleans Parish is $68.50. The golf cart sales tax rate is 9.45%. Louisiana state rate 4.45% + Orleans Parish 5.0%
Is notarization required for a golf cart bill of sale in New Orleans?
Yes. Louisiana requires notarization of the vehicle title assignment for private party transfers. A notarized Act of Sale is the standard document.
Where do I file a golf cart title transfer in New Orleans?
File the title transfer 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.

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