Forms (4)
 Vehicle Bill of Sale – Used to prove the legal sale and purchase of a motor vehicle. This form will generally be necessary for registration.
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 Boat Bill of Sale – This document will provide proof of purchase and change of ownership of a vessel/boat.
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 General Bill of Sale – Will be used, usually, by two private parties, to prove legal sale and purchase of personal property.
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 Gun Bill of Sale – This form would be used between dealer and individual or two private parties to prove legal sale and purchase, and the date of the change of ownership of a firearm.
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Vehicle Registration Forms
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- Bill of Sale;
- Odometer Disclosure Statement;
- Original Certification of Title (if lost, use Form 1799);
- Vehicle Application (Form DPSMV 1799);
- Notice of Vehicle Transfer (Form DPSMV 1697);
- Valid Louisiana Driver’s License;
- Certificate of Inspection from an accredited station;
- Registration Fees;[1]
- Proof of Insurance with minimum requirements being:
- $15,000 of bodily injury coverage, per person;
- $30,000 of bodily injury coverage, per accident;
- $25,000 of property damage coverage;
- Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney, if an agent will represent the vehicle owner in any titling or registering matters.
Boat Registration Forms
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- Bill of Sale;
- Completed Boat Registration / Motor Title Application (Form 55);
- Boat Registration Tax Payment Certification (Form R-1331) and Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin (only if purchased from a dealership);
- Signed Certificate of Title (if lost or damaged, see Replacement/Duplicate Louisiana Titles)
- Affidavit for Boat Inspection (if the vessel is homemade);
- Valid Louisiana Driver’s License or Proof of Identity; and
- Registration Fees (rates vary based on the vessel’s length).[2]