To sell your car privately in Louisiana, start by preparing the vehicle. Clean it thoroughly, make any necessary repairs, and take quality photos for advertising. Collect all essential documents like the car's title and maintenance records. List your car on popular platforms or local classifieds. Arrange test drives in safe, public locations. Negotiate the sale, complete a bill of sale, and ensure the title transfer is properly executed. Once the vehicle is sold, submit a Notice of Vehicle Transfer.

In Louisiana, a bill of sale does need to be notarized. The original notarized bill of sale document must be submitted by the buyer when titling the vehicle at an OMV Office or at a Public Tag Agent location.

When selling your car in Louisiana, you need the vehicle's title signed by both the seller and the buyer. A completed, signed and notarized bill of sale is also necessary, along with an odometer disclosure statement for vehicles less than ten years old.

In Louisiana, you should keep your license plates when selling your vehicle. Remove the plates before completing the sale and either transfer them to another vehicle you own, return them to the Office of Motor Vehicles, or destroy them.

If you don't have the title to your car in Louisiana, you will need to apply for a duplicate title through the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles. You'll need to submit a completed application, provide proper identification, and pay the required fee. Obtaining a duplicate title is essential before selling the vehicle.

In Louisiana, the responsibility for paying sales tax on a vehicle falls to the buyer when they register the vehicle at the Office of Motor Vehicles. The sales tax rate varies by parish and is applied based on the purchase price of the vehicle or the fair market value, whichever is higher. As a seller, you are not required to collect the sales tax.

With CarGurus, you can sell your car to a local dealer in four easy steps. 1. Enter your car’s details - License plate, VIN, mileage, etc. 2. Get instant offers - View the best prices from local dealers. 3. Choose the best offer - Bring it to the dealer along with your ID and supporting documents. 4. Get paid right away - The dealer will inspect your car, verify the offer, and pay you the same day.

CarGurus finds and compares offers from local dealers, showing you the best ones in your local market.

Local dealer offers are valid for seven days or after driving an additional 250 miles, whichever comes first. Offer details may vary by location.

First, enter some basic details about your car, including your license plate number or VIN, mileage, and condition. We’ll send you the best offers from local dealers. You can then compare multiple offers in one place and select the one that best meets your needs based on the offer amount and the convenience of the dealership’s location. Next steps: Drop off your car at the selected dealership, have it inspected, and get paid once the sale is complete. Available in select markets.