No! The current title (not a photocopy) is always required for a vehicle to legally be transferred into a new owner's name unless the owner is deceased. If the title has been misplaced, then a duplicate title must be ordered by the current owner. Duplicate and expedited titles can be ordered at our office. Duplicate titles come in the mail in about 10 business days and expedited titles can be picked up at our office the next business days. Titles cannot be ordered and received within the same day.
A bill of sale is not required if...
You do not have to have insurance to register your vehicle, you can register the vehicle without a plate. However, if you wish to get a license plate, proof of current insurance, showing the new owner is covered for the vehicle is required. Proof of insurance is not required for most trailers.
No! Any scratch outs or white-out can void the title. Mistakes need to be corrected carefully and often require a notarized correction. We can assist you in correcting any mistakes on a title. To prevent having to take additional steps in correcting your title, wait until you are in front of a notary to fill out the title assignment.
*Note: A licensed notary is always on duty at all Neighborhood Auto Title locations. Parties must be present for their signatures to be notarized or provide the original, notarized power of attorney if the person present is signing on behalf of someone else.
**Additional documentation may be required if the title was not completed properly. To prevent potential errors, it is best to wait until you are present in front of a notary to complete the title assignment.
One way a seller or buyer's signature can be notarized is is by a witness. Two witnesses must sign, certifying that they saw the buyer/seller sign the title. At least one of those witnesses must sign in front of the notary. However, the title assignment was not filled out correctly, they will be required to appear in front of the notary to complete an affidavit of correction.
*Note: notarization by a witness can only be done in cases where the vehicle was sold.
The value of the vehicle shown on the bill of sale should reflect the actual selling price of the vehicle. Falsifying the value on a bill of sale is considered purgery and an act of fraud against the state.
No, if a vehicle is being sold for a dollar, it is considered a salvaged vehicle and will need a physical inspection to get a salvage or reconstructed title issued. If no money exchanged between the buyer and the seller then the transfer is considered a donation. If money is exchanged or will be exchanged, then the true sale price should be written on the bill of sale and assignment of title.
Yes, you may donate a vehicle to anyone, as long as there is no money exchanged between the donee and the donor.
No, you do not have to pay taxes to register a vehicle that was donated to you, however, you are responsible for pay title, registration, and plate fees.
If you are having your documents notarized in our office all you will need is:
*If there is a lien recorded on the title, it must be released on the front of the title, or a separate lien release will need to be submitted.
When you arrive the donor(s) and donee(s) will complete and sign an act of donation form and the title assignment on the back of the title. Both documents will be notarized by one of our notaries on staff, and the donee(s) will be able to register the vehicle in the same visit.
In most cases, you will need to bring the out-of-state title, your driver's license or state ID, and proof of insurance for that vehicle in your name. If you have a lien on the title, you can have the lien holder send a copy of the front and back of the title. If you intend to have documents sent directly to us, please contact us first. Taxes are based upon the NADA average trade-in value. For New model that cannot be found on NADA, the taxable value is based on 85% of the original invoice price.
Most states give some credit towards taxes, but the credit and conditions vary from state to state. Click here for the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicle Policy on out-of-state transfers.
Non-notary states are exempt from having the title or bill of sale notarized. However, if neither the bill of sale assignment of the title is notarized out of state, then the buyer will need to submit one of the two documents:
If neither the title nor the bill of sale were not notarized out-of-state, and neither of the two residency documents can be provided, then it will be assumed that the owner presented on the out-of-state title is a Louisiana. Therefore, the registered owner will be required to pay tax and the transaction will become a double transfer, where the tax, title, and other applicable fees are charged for both transactions.
Click here for the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicle policy on vehicle transfers for non-notary states.
*Note: A licensed notary is always on duty at all Neighborhood Auto Title locations. Parties must be present for their signatures to be notarized or provide the original, notarized power of attorney if the person present is signing on behalf of someone else
*Additional documentation may be required if the title was not completed properly. To prevent potential errors, it is best to wait until you are present in front of a notary to complete the title assignment.
You will pay taxes based on the current NADA value of your vehicle. Most states give a percentage of credit for the tax paid in their states, but the amount varies from state to state.
Typically, you need will need:
(1) Copy of the death certificate (or) a copy of the owner's obituary.
(2) Certified copy of the judgment of possession that names of all of the heirs and specify the heir(s) of the vehicle (or)-- if there is no judgment--a notarized affidavit of heirship signed by all heirs over 18 years old.
*If you are not ready to sell the vehicle, or do not wish to share this private information with the buyer, you may register the vehicle in your name then sell the vehicle later.
*Note: Requirements vary based upon the circumstances, please contact us with any questions.
Additional requirements for vehicle transfers from a deceased owner depend upon how the estate was settled by the heirs. The requirements for a sale or donation still apply, with the exception of the certificate of title. The additional requirements for common circumstances are listed below.
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The courts opened a succession, a certified copy of the final judgment possession will be required.
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A small succession was filed by the heirs through the Dept. of Revenue, the validated Affidavit of Small Successionspecifying a description of the vehicle will be required.
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The deceased owner executed a will, either a copy of the will (or) a notarized affidavit, completed and signed by the executor(s) or executrices specifying the contents of the will related to vehicles must be provided.
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There is no Judgement of possession, small succession, or will a notarized affidavit of heirship signed by all heirs over the age of 18 will be required.
*Note: Requirements may vary based upon the circumstances. Please contact us directly if you have any questions.
If there is no succession, will, or judgement of possession, all heirs must sign the heirship form. The heirship form can be signed and notarized by one or more heirs then mailed to the others to be signed and notarized.
If an heir is an out-of-state resident and their state of residence will not accept the Louisiana Affidavit of Heirship, written documentation from that state indicating that the Louisiana Heirship form will not be accepted must be submitted with the other paperwork.
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