How to sign your Louisiana title when selling your vehicle

Important: Louisiana titles may need to be notarized

The registered owner of the vehicle should complete the following easy steps:
  1. Always sign the back of the title where indicated by “Signature(s) of Seller(s)”.
  2. Second, print (don’t sign) your name on the back of the title where it reads “Printed Name(s) of Seller(s)”.
  3. Have the title notarized if required.
If there is more than one owner of the vehicle, both must sign the title. Click to enlargetitle_louisiana

How to get a duplicate title for my vehicle

If the vehicle was last titled in a state other than Louisiana, you must apply for a duplicate title in the previous state in which the vehicle was last titled.The registered owner of the vehicle should complete the following steps:
  1. Fill out the Louisiana vehicle application. Complete the "Duplicate Title Affidavit" section.
  2. You can choose to do one of the following options: Bring your duplicate title application to your local Louisiana DMV office, or, Mail your application to the Louisiana division of motor vehicles at:
Office of Motor VehiclesP.O. Box 64886Baton Rouge, LA 70896Please note that there may be a waiting period before a duplicate title can be issued and the cost is $18.50 for the title and an additional $8.00 handling fee.