Louisiana Car Bill of Sale Template (2026)
Louisiana car sale facts (2026)
| Lien release form | DPSMV 1863 |
| Sales / use tax | 4.45% (Sales tax applies; parish taxes vary significantly) |
| Title transfer fee | $69 |
| Transfer deadline | 40 days from sale |
| Bill of sale notary | Required |
| Louisiana DMV / titling | Louisiana DMV ↗ |
Why use a Louisiana-specific car template
Captures every Louisiana field
A car bill of sale needs the 17-character VIN, odometer reading (federal disclosure), and the seller signature in a format the DMV will accept on first try. A generic template often omits Louisiana-specific fields (such as the DPSMV 1863 reference) and gets rejected at the registration counter.
Tax + fee aware
Louisiana charges 4.45% sales/use tax plus a $69 title transfer fee. Recording the correct sale price on the template is what the DMV uses to calculate tax owed.
Built for Louisiana notary
Louisiana requires the bill of sale to be notarized. The template leaves a clean signature block + notary acknowledgement field so the document is accepted on first presentation.
What the Louisiana Car template includes
- Buyer + seller full legal names and addresses (ZIP required)
- Car identifier — VIN, HIN, or serial number
- Year, make, model, color
- Odometer / hour-meter reading (where applicable)
- Sale price in numerals + written form
- Sale date (anchors any state deadline)
- Louisiana notary acknowledgement block
- DPSMV 1863 reference (lien release)
Generate your Louisiana car bill of sale in under 3 minutes
Pre-filled with every field Louisiana requires. Instant PDF, no signup.
Complete plan ($29) adds Louisiana transfer instructions + buyer closing packet
Frequently Asked Questions — Louisiana Car Template
Is a Louisiana car bill of sale template legally binding?▾
Yes. A signed car bill of sale template is a legal record of the private transfer in Louisiana, provided it captures both parties' full legal names and addresses, the car identifier (VIN/HIN/serial), sale price, sale date, and both signatures. The buyer presents it to the Louisiana DMV to register the car within 40 days of the sale.
What does a Louisiana-compliant car bill of sale template need to include?▾
Louisiana requires the template to capture the car's identifier (VIN, HIN, or serial), year/make/model, sale price (digits + written), sale date, both parties' full legal names and addresses with ZIP codes, and both signatures. Louisiana also requires notarization — the bill of sale must be signed in front of a notary public. If the car was financed, Louisiana uses DPSMV 1863 for the lien release.
Is sales tax owed on a private car sale in Louisiana?▾
Louisiana charges 4.45% sales/use tax on private car sales. Sales tax applies; parish taxes vary significantly The buyer typically pays the tax when registering the car and a $69 title transfer fee.
Do I need a notary for a Louisiana car bill of sale?▾
Yes — Louisiana requires notarization of the car bill of sale. Louisiana is unique: a bill of sale for a motor vehicle must be signed before a notary public and two witnesses to be legally valid. This is required under Louisiana Civil Code art. 1833. Sign in front of a notary public and provide the buyer with a notarized original.
Can I print and reuse this Louisiana car template?▾
You can print the template multiple times, but each sale requires a freshly signed original. Photocopied signatures are not valid. BillOfSaleNow generates two identical originals (one for the buyer, one for the seller) so both parties walk away with a signed copy.
Source: Louisiana DMV ↗ · Last verified 2026-05-07