Free Louisiana Trailer Bill of Sale Form (OMV 2026 PDF)

Q: Do utility trailers have titles in Louisiana?

Yes. Under Louisiana Revised Statutes § 32:702 and § 32:705, manufactured trailers (including utility, enclosed cargo, equipment, boat, and livestock trailers) operated on public highways must be titled and registered with the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV).

Q: Does a Louisiana trailer bill of sale need to be notarized?

Yes. The Louisiana OMV and licensed Public Tag Agents (PTAs) strictly require a notarized bill of sale under La. R.S. § 32:705 whenever a vehicle or trailer changes ownership through a private sale without a previously notarized title assignment. Both buyer and seller signatures should be executed before a notary public.

Q: How do you register a homemade trailer in Louisiana?

To register a homemade trailer, you must have it physically inspected by a Louisiana State Police troop using Form DPSMV 1629 (Physical Inspection of a Vehicle). The State Police will issue and attach an assigned State Police VIN plate. You then submit the inspection report, weight certificate, receipts for materials, and this notarized bill of sale to the Louisiana OMV.

Q: Do trailer license plates stay with the trailer in Louisiana?

No. Under Louisiana Revised Statutes § 47:505, trailer license plates remain the property of the seller and must be removed prior to releasing possession of the trailer. The buyer must obtain a new plate or transfer an existing trailer plate in their own name.

Q: How long do you have to register a trailer in Louisiana after purchase?

Under Louisiana law, a purchaser has 40 calendar days from the date of purchase to submit the title application, notarized bill of sale, and pay state and local parish sales taxes to avoid statutory penalty fees and interest.

FORM SBF-LA-TRL Statutory Year: 2026

La. R.S. §§ 32:705, 47:462 & La. C.C. art. 2520

STATE OF LOUISIANA STATUTORY BILL OF SALE

Utility, Cargo, Boat, Equipment, Livestock & Homemade Trailer Bill of Sale

Compliant with Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) & Public Tag Agent Standards

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the undersigned Seller, for and in consideration of the total sales price set forth herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby formally acknowledged, does hereby bargain, sell, grant, transfer, and deliver unto the undersigned Buyer all legal rights, title, equity, and interest in and to the trailer described below, to have and to hold forever.

Section A: Jurisdiction & Parish of Sale

State:

Louisiana Parish *:

Section B: Complete Trailer Identification & Weight Specifications

Year Built *

Make / Builder *

Model Name / #

Trailer Body Type *

Length (ft)

Width (ft)

Axles

Prior LA Plate # (Seller retains plate under La. R.S. § 47:505)

Empty / Tare Wt (lbs)

Carrying Capacity (lbs)

Gross Wt / GVWR (lbs) *

Trailer Identification Number (17-Digit VIN / State Police ID) *:

Section C: Identification of Parties (Transferor & Transferee)

1. SELLER (Transferor Information) Physical domicile address

Full Legal Name *

Physical Domicile Address (No P.O. Box) *

City *

State

ZIP Code *

Parish *

Phone Number

LA Driver Lic #

2. BUYER (Transferee Information) Must match OMV title record

Full Legal Name *

Physical Domicile Address (No P.O. Box) *

City *

State

ZIP Code *

Parish *

Phone Number

Driver Lic #

Section D: Financial Consideration & Louisiana Statutory Waiver of Redhibition

Total Price (USD) *:

Sale Date *:

Paid by: Cash Cashier's Check Wire Gift/Trade

Statutory "AS-IS" Warranty Disclaimer & Explicit Waiver of Redhibition (La. C.C. art. 2520 et seq.)

SOLD STRICTLY "AS-IS, WHERE-IS" WITH WAIVER OF REDHIBITION: Buyer hereby acknowledges that this trailer is sold strictly in its present "AS-IS" condition, WITH ALL FAULTS AND DEFECTS, WHETHER HIDDEN, APPARENT, KNOWN OR UNKNOWN. Pursuant to Louisiana Civil Code articles 2520 through 2548, Buyer explicitly waives the warranty of fitness for a particular purpose and all warranties against redhibitory vices and latent defects. Buyer releases Seller from any and all liability for frame stress, weld fractures, axle alignment, wheel bearings, coupler mechanisms, suspension, brake assemblies, tires, and electrical wiring. Buyer confirms full opportunity to inspect prior to purchase.

Section E: Authorized Signatures & Certification Under Penalty of Perjury

We, the undersigned Seller and Buyer, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Louisiana (La. R.S. § 14:123) that Seller is the lawful owner with unencumbered right to sell said trailer, and that Buyer has inspected and accepts delivery of said trailer.

Seller (Transferor) Signature Must match title

Signature: ✕

Seller Printed Name

Date

Buyer (Transferee) Signature Must match title

Signature: ✕

Buyer Printed Name

Date

Section F: State of Louisiana Notary Public Acknowledgment / Jurat Mandatory under La. R.S. § 32:705 for Louisiana OMV Title Transfer

STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF:

BEFORE ME, the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared the Seller and/or Buyer named herein, known to me or proven through valid government photo identification, who executed the foregoing statutory bill of sale as their free and voluntary act for the purposes set forth.

Notary Public Signature

Printed Notary Name

Commission / Bar Roll #

★ Affix Notary Seal / Stamp Here

FORM SBF-LA-TRL (Rev. 2026) • StateBillForms.com Louisiana R.S. §§ 32:705, 47:462 • OMV & Tag Agent Filing PAGE 1 OF 1

Official Process

Louisiana OMV 3-Step Private Trailer Title Transfer Guide

Follow Louisiana statutory regulations to register utility, cargo, equipment, boat, or homemade trailers and avoid late parish sales tax penalties.

Execute Notarized Bill of Sale

Fill out this Form SBF-LA-TRL. Under La. R.S. § 32:705, private party bills of sale must be signed before a commissioned Louisiana Notary Public to be recognized by the OMV.

Seller Removes License Plate

Under La. R.S. § 47:505, Louisiana trailer license plates stay with the seller. The seller must physically remove the plate before relinquishing custody of the trailer.

OMV or Tag Agent Filing (40 Days)

Within 40 calendar days of the sale date, the buyer visits their local Louisiana OMV or Public Tag Agent (PTA) to file for title/registration and remit state and parish sales taxes.

Statutory Summary

Louisiana Trailer Legal Requirements Summary

Document / Statutory Requirement	Governing Statute	Legal Status	Statutory Purpose
Louisiana Certificate of Title	La. R.S. § 32:705	Mandatory	Official proof of ownership assigned on reverse or transferred via bill of sale.
Notarized Bill of Sale (Form SBF-LA-TRL)	La. R.S. § 32:705	Mandatory	Statutory notarized contract proving sales price for state and parish sales tax.
Waiver of Redhibition Clause	La. C.C. art. 2520 et seq.	Essential	Waives statutory implied warranties against latent or hidden defects under civil law.
Homemade Trailer Inspection (DPSMV 1629)	LAC Title 55, Part III	Homemade Only	Mandatory inspection by Louisiana State Police to verify safety and assign VIN.
License Plate Removal by Seller	La. R.S. § 47:505	Mandatory	Plates do not transfer with trailers; seller retains plate to prevent toll liability.

FAQs

Louisiana Trailer Bill of Sale Legal FAQs

Do utility trailers have titles in Louisiana?

Does a Louisiana trailer bill of sale need to be notarized?

How do you register a homemade trailer in Louisiana?

Do trailer license plates stay with the trailer in Louisiana?

How long do you have to register a trailer in Louisiana after purchase?