Official Legal Self-Help Template

Free Louisiana trailer Bill of Sale Form

Generate a standardized, printable bill of sale compliant with Louisiana OMV regulations under statute La. Stat. Ann. § 32:707.

Draft Louisiana Trailer Agreement

Governed under La. Stat. Ann. § 32:707. Complete all fields below to generate your legal document.

Mandatory in Louisiana

Official Notary Certificate (Louisiana)

State of Louisiana, County of ____________________

Subscribed and sworn to before me on this _____ day of _______________, 20____, by the seller and buyer named herein who proved their identities to my satisfaction.

Notary Public Signature
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How to Complete a Private Trailer Sale in Louisiana

Step 1: Inspect & Verify

Verify the seller's physical identification against the existing title. Ensure the VIN matches the chassis or hull plate.

Step 2: Sign Document

Important: Do not sign this document until you are in the physical presence of a commissioned Louisiana Notary Public.

Step 3: Registration

The buyer must take this signed bill of sale and certificate of title to the Louisiana OMV within 30 days to pay taxes and register.

Frequently Asked Questions (Louisiana)

Does Louisiana legally mandate a notarized bill of sale?

Yes. According to La. Stat. Ann. § 32:707, transfers presented to the Louisiana OMV must bear an official notary public acknowledgment.

Can I use this bill of sale for a trailer without a title in Louisiana?

Yes. In many states, small utility trailers do not receive separate titles. A bill of sale combined with prior registration or VIN inspection is accepted by the Louisiana OMV.