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In order to register by mail, all documents and monies must be submitted simultaneously. The following items are required:

1. Application for title (DPSMV 1799), properly completed and signed by the owner, showing the current physical Louisiana address. If the mailing address is a post office box or an out-of-state address, it must be shown as a mail-to address. Must list drivers license number or Federal EIN number (for companies) on application. The liability insurance declaration must be signed for motorized vehicles only.
 
2. Check or money order made payable to the Department of Public Safety to cover fees and/or taxes.
 
3. Military personnel should submit proof they are in military service.

In addition to the above:

TRANSFER

1. Certificate of title properly executed to the buyer and signed by the seller and notarized. In the case of a new unregistered vehicle, we require the manufacturer's statement of origin, a dealer's invoice, and an odometer disclosure statement. Either the statement of origin or the invoice must be notarized.
 
2. Current registration certificate.
 
3. Notarized bill of sale or notarized act of donation which must show complete description of the vehicle.  The act of donation must be in authentic form and state the relationship between donor and donee.  The donor must execute the act in the presence of a notary and two witnesses. 
4. Odometer disclosure statement completed by the buyer and seller for vehicles that are less than 10 model years old and trucks weighing less than 16,000 pounds.
 
5. UCC-1 Financing Statement, security agreement, or chattel mortgage if vehicle is financed.
 
6. Sales tax is due on the purchase price on all vehicles registered in the state of Louisiana.  The tax is levied from 4% to 9 1/2% depending on the address of the purchaser.  The tax must be remitted within 40 days of the date of purchase.  After the 40th day,  penalty and interest will be assessed for each 30 days or portion there of.  Penalty is assessed at the rate of 5% for 30 days or fraction there of (maximum 25%) and 1 1/4% interest per month (no maximum) based on the amount of sales tax.

OUT-OF-STATE:
1. Original out-of state title in your name or a photostatic copy if the original is being held by a lien holder.
 
2. Current registration certificate.
 
3. Proof of payment of sales tax on the vehicle.

USE TAX

Use tax is due on all vehicles imported for use in this state when first registered in Louisiana. This tax is based on the book value of the vehicle. Credit can be given for up to 4% for tax paid in another state providing it is a state with which we have a reciprocal agreement. We must have proof of this tax for certain states.

MILITARY PERSONNEL

Military personnel are exempt from payment of use tax, providing they furnish proof sales tax was previously paid on their vehicle in one of the fifty states. Must submit a photocopy of their military ID card, military orders, or a statement from their commanding officer verifying they are active duty military.

Altered documents are not acceptable. Any corrections must be verified by a notarized affidavit of correction.

A complete chain of ownership must always be presented, either in the form notarized title assignments or notarized bills of sale.

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