Selling a used car as a Louisiana dealer: the paperwork

Selling used cars in Louisiana means working with paperwork from the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles. Louisiana’s main title application is the Vehicle Application, Vehicle Application.

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Forms for nearly every sale

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Vehicle Application

Louisiana’s vehicle application for title and registration, including any trade-in and the taxable value.

Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles

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Bill of Sale of a Motor Vehicle

A notarized bill of sale in which the seller sells the vehicle with full warranty of title.

Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles

Forms for specific situations

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Power of Attorney/Mandate

The Office of Motor Vehicles’ policy on using a power of attorney (mandate) for vehicle transactions.

Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles

Not affiliated with the Louisiana OMV. Not legal advice. Forms change; always confirm with the state.