• Paperwork When Buying a Car in Louisiana

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    Required Paperwork

    When buying a car, you'll need:

    • The original title, signed over to you. It must be notarized.

    Additional Paperwork

    You may also need:

    Buying a Car Without a Title

    Don't buy a car unless the seller can produce the title. In order to sell a car to an individual in Louisiana, the seller must have the vehicle's title. The seller can apply for a duplicate if the original is lost.

    Bill of Sale

    When buying from an individual (as compared to a dealership), you will need a bill of sale for registering and titling your vehicle. You can, if needed, easily download this document from our Bill of Sale page.

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