Free Louisiana Vehicle Bill of Sale Form (OMV Compliant PDF)

Q: Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in Louisiana?

Yes. Under Louisiana Revised Statutes § 32:705, the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) and Public Tag Agents strictly require that a vehicle bill of sale and certificate of title transfer be executed and signed before a commissioned Louisiana Notary Public or Deputy Clerk of Court.

Q: What is the Waiver of Redhibition in a Louisiana bill of sale?

Under Louisiana Civil Code Article 2520 et seq., redhibition allows a buyer to rescind a sale or demand a price reduction if hidden mechanical vices exist. Incorporating an explicit statutory Waiver of Redhibition relieves the seller of all implied warranties against latent defects and confirms the vehicle is sold strictly 'as-is'.

Q: How long do you have to register a car in Louisiana after buying it?

Under Louisiana law, the buyer has exactly 40 calendar days from the date of sale to title and register the vehicle at an OMV field office or licensed Public Tag Agent (PTA) to avoid statutory late penalties and interest.

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

No. Under La. R.S. § 47:505, license plates in Louisiana belong to the registered owner, not the vehicle. The seller must remove the license plate before handing over the vehicle and either transfer it to another vehicle they own or cancel it online with the OMV.

Q: What is the Louisiana Notice of Vehicle Transfer (DPSMV 1697)?

Form DPSMV 1697 (Notice of Transfer) is the statutory notification that a vehicle seller must submit to the Louisiana OMV within 15 calendar days of sale under La. R.S. § 32:705. Filing this notice permanently cancels the seller's registration and protects them against civil, toll, parking, and traffic liabilities.

Free Louisiana Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Form

Official 2026 statutory bill of sale compliant with Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) and Public Tag Agent requirements. Features mandatory Louisiana notary jurat (La. R.S. § 32:705), statutory Waiver of Redhibition (La. C.C. art. 2520), and federal odometer statement. Guaranteed 1-page fit.

FORM SBF-LA-VOS Statutory Year: 2026

La. R.S. §§ 32:705, 32:707 & La. C.C. art. 2520

STATE OF LOUISIANA STATUTORY BILL OF SALE

Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale, Odometer Disclosure & Waiver of Redhibition

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 acknowledged, does hereby bargain, sell, grant, transfer, and deliver unto the undersigned Buyer all legal rights, title, equity, and interest in and to the motor vehicle described below, to have and to hold forever.

SECTION A: JURISDICTION & PARISH OF SALE

State:

Louisiana Parish *:

SECTION B: COMPLETE MOTOR VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Year *

Make *

Model *

Body Type *

Color

LA Plate # (Retained)

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN - 17 Characters) *:

SECTION C: IDENTIFICATION OF PARTIES (TRANSFEROR & TRANSFEREE)

1. SELLER (Transferor Information)

Full Legal Name *

Physical Address (No P.O. Box) *

City *

State

ZIP *

Parish *

Phone Number

LA Driver License #

2. BUYER (Transferee Information)

Full Legal Name *

Physical Address (No P.O. Box) *

City *

State

ZIP *

Parish *

Phone Number

Driver License #

SECTION D: FINANCIAL TERMS, REDHIBITION WAIVER & FEDERAL ODOMETER DISCLOSURE

Total Purchase Price *:

Date of Sale *:

Paid by: Cash Cashier's Check Wire Gift

Federal & Louisiana Odometer Disclosure Statement (49 U.S.C. § 32705 & La. R.S. § 32:726.1) Federal and state law requires odometer certification. False statements incur fine and imprisonment.

Odometer Reading:

Miles

1. Actual Mileage: Reflects actual vehicle mileage to best of knowledge. 2. Exceeds Mechanical Limits: Mileage exceeds 5-digit mechanical limits (rollover). 3. Warning — Not Actual Mileage: Odometer reading is NOT actual mileage (discrepancy).

STATUTORY WAIVER OF REDHIBITION & "AS-IS" WARRANTY DISCLAIMER (La. C.C. art. 2520 et seq.): Buyer hereby expressly acknowledges that this motor vehicle is sold in "AS-IS, WHERE-IS" condition, WITH ALL FAULTS AND DEFECTS, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, LATENT OR APPARENT. The Buyer hereby expressly WAIVES AND RELIEVES the Seller of any and all warranties of fitness for purpose, merchantability, or any warranty against redhibitory vices and latent defects under Louisiana Civil Code Articles 2520 through 2548, inclusive. The Buyer acknowledges having had full opportunity to inspect, test-drive, and mechanic-survey the vehicle and voluntarily assumes all risks of future mechanical failures. Basis for Louisiana state and parish sales/use tax assessment.

SECTION E: AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES & AFFIDAVIT

AFFIDAVIT UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY (La. R.S. § 14:123): We hereby swear or affirm under penalties of perjury under Louisiana law that the purchase price stated herein is the actual total consideration paid, that the Seller is lawful owner with clear legal title free of unrecorded liens, and that all vehicle specifications are true and accurate.

Seller (Transferor) Signature & Date

Signature: ✕

Seller Printed Name

Date

Buyer (Transferee) Signature & Date

Signature: ✕

Buyer Printed Name

Date

SECTION F: STATE OF LOUISIANA NOTARY PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENT / JURAT

STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF:

BEFORE ME, the undersigned Notary Public, duly qualified and commissioned in and for the Parish and State aforesaid, personally came and appeared the Seller and/or Buyer named herein, known to me to be the identical person(s) who executed this instrument, and acknowledged executing the same in my presence for the consideration expressed.

SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this _____ day of ________________, 2026.

Notary Public / Deputy Clerk Signature

Printed Name & ID / Bar Roll #

Notary Name & Commission / Bar Roll #

★ Affix Notary Seal
/ Stamp Here Mandatory (La. R.S. § 32:705)

FORM SBF-LA-VOS (Rev. 2026) • StateBillForms.com La. R.S. §§ 32:705, 32:707 & La. C.C. art. 2520 • OMV Standards PAGE 1 OF 1

Official Process

Louisiana OMV 3-Step Private Vehicle Title Transfer Guide

Follow statutory Louisiana Department of Public Safety Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) and Public Tag Agent requirements to complete your transaction, notarize documents, and release liability.

Execute Title & Form SBF-LA-VOS

The seller and buyer execute the assignment section on the original Louisiana Certificate of Title and complete this statutory Bill of Sale containing the mandatory Waiver of Redhibition (La. C.C. art. 2520) and purchase consideration.

Mandatory Notarization & Plate Removal

Under La. R.S. § 32:705, both the seller and buyer must sign before a Louisiana Notary Public. Prior to vehicle delivery, the seller must remove and retain their license plate under La. R.S. § 47:505.

OMV / Tag Agency Filing (40 Days)

Within 40 calendar days of purchase, the buyer visits an OMV office or Public Tag Agent (PTA) to submit the notarized title and bill of sale, pay state and parish sales taxes, and register. The seller must file a Notice of Transfer (DPSMV 1697) within 15 days.

Statutory Summary

Louisiana Vehicle Sale Legal Requirements

Document / Requirement	Governing Authority	Status	Statutory Purpose
Mandatory Notarization	La. R.S. § 32:705	Mandatory	Louisiana OMV strictly rejects unnotarized bills of sale and title assignments for private vehicle transfers.
Waiver of Redhibition	La. C.C. art. 2520 et seq.	Essential	Statutory clause protecting seller from future lawsuits regarding hidden defects, mechanical failure, or rescission.
40-Day Buyer Transfer Window	La. R.S. § 47:505.1	40 Calendar Days	Buyer must file transfer application with OMV or Public Tag Agent within 40 days to avoid monetary late fees.
Notice of Transfer (DPSMV 1697)	La. R.S. § 32:705	15 Calendar Days	Seller submits online or by mail within 15 days to officially release civil, toll, and accident liability.
License Plate Removal Rule	La. R.S. § 47:505	Mandatory for Seller	Plates belong to the seller and must be removed prior to vehicle delivery; plates never transfer to the buyer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Louisiana Vehicle Bill of Sale Legal FAQs

Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in Louisiana?

What is the Waiver of Redhibition in a Louisiana bill of sale?

How long do you have to register a car in Louisiana after buying it?

Do license plates stay with the car in Louisiana?

What is the Louisiana Notice of Vehicle Transfer (DPSMV 1697)?