A car’s title is proof of who owns it. When ownership changes, the title must be transferred to the new owner. This is true for buying or selling a car, and it applies to other types of ownership changes, including receiving or giving a car as a gift, or inheriting a car. When it comes to how to transfer a car title in Louisiana, there are several things that need to be done correctly.
路易斯安那州car buyers
If you’re buying a car from a private seller, you have 40 days to gather the required information and money for fees and taxes, and then visit the OMV. You’ll need to follow these steps:
- 确保卖方完成标题背面的所有信息。这应该包括汽车的里程，以及您为汽车支付的价格和日期。
- Make sure that both you and the seller sign the title, and that it is notarized.
- If the title does not have room for all the information needed, a bill of sale is required.
- 确保卖方为您提供Odometer Disclosure Statement如果是新的10年。
- Make sure to get a lien release from the seller.
- Complete theVehicle Application。
- 确保在汽车上获得保险并提供保险证明。
- Have the money to pay the transfer fee. This will be $18.50, with a possible handling fee depending on the OMV branch you use. You’ll also need to pay sales tax, as well as an in-person credit/debit fee if not paying with cash.
Common mistakes
- Not getting a lien release
- Not signing with the seller and having the title notarized
路易斯安那州car sellers
For sellers, there are other steps that need to be taken before the title can be transferred to a new owner. These are as follows:
- Make sure to provide all the required information on the title, or in a bill of sale if there is not enough space on the title.
- Make sure to give the buyer a lien release.
- Complete the online Notice of Transfer at theOMV website。您需要提供汽车的车牌号码和到期日期，以及VIN，驾驶执照号码，买方的信息，销售日期和价格。
- Remove the license plates from the car.
Common mistakes
- Not getting a lien release
继承和天才的汽车
For gifted cars, the process of transferring the title is the same as above. However, for an inherited car, there are some specific steps needed.
- 如果发生法院命令分配，则需要法院命令。
- If the DOR is handling the situation, you’ll need an Affidavit of Small Succession (available from the DOR only).
- 您需要一份死亡证明的副本。
- 您需要一份遗嘱的副本。
- You’ll need anAffidavit of Heirshipif the court or the DOR are not handling the situation.
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