According to Statista, the state of Louisiana had 1,315,691 registered vehicles in 2020. The Bayou state’s overall favors pickup trucks including the Ford F-150, the Chevrolet Silverado, the Ram pickup, and GMC Sierra. Of course, to have a license plate attached to a vehicle in LA, the car, pickup, or SUV, must have a title to prove ownership.
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This important paper, the certificate of title, can get lost quite easily, especially if you moved through the years, or simply haven’t filed it properly. It may be in some forgotten file cabinet, or stored somewhere in furniture you decided to donate. You may not even remember it’s in your glove compartment or safety deposit box at your local bank.
To sell a car, pickup, SUV, EV, RV, and more types of vehicle, you need a title since the paperwork proved you’re the owner and have the right to sell it
If it’s lost, stolen, or damaged, you can always get a lost title replacement — also called a duplicate title. It’s a necessary step if you’re looking to sell your car, pickup, or SUV. Or even leave it behind as an inheritance or giving it away to a local charity as a donation. The title represents ownership, while a registration is what allows you to drive it on the roads.
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In 2022 specifically, the most popular car in Louisiana according to the OMV was the Honda Accord, followed by the Toyota Camry, and Nissan Altima
The last registered owner of the vehicle may request a duplicate title (car title replacement), so does the recorded lienholder in case your vehicle was leased. Since the lienholder is who technically owns the vehicle, the lessee is only borrowing it for a certain length of time.
To request a lost title replacement (duplicate title) you can go to your local Louisiana OMV or process the paperwork online from the comforts of home, office, or through the eTags app on your cellphone. You must complete a vehicle application form DPSMV 1799 in which you’ll explain the details of the lost title including color, model year, and make. Is it damaged? Was It stolen? Did you never get it when you first purchased the vehicle?
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The DPSMV form also includes a section known the duplicate title affidavit which needs to be notarized. For an active lienholder, that section is called affidavit of non-possession of title by lienholder. To complete a duplicate title request in Louisiana, a copy of your current registration is also needed.
You can complete the entire process online, with eTags.com including getting the paperwork notarized. Just a few clicks to answer questions like “does your name appear on Louisiana OMV record as the titled owner,” “enter your VIN number,” and submit contact info.
So if you can’t find your car title, get your duplicate before you find your buyer.
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Damaged title can I just get a copy
Yes, you can and, if you plan on selling the vehicle anytime soon, should obtain a copy or replacement. Complete a DPSMV 1799 form, which requires notarization, and contact your closest OMV Office to inquire about scheduling an appointment or walking in to obtain your replacement title.
I purchased a car with my ex husband in 2005. I lost the title but I want to sell the car now. What steps do I take, please, to sell this car?
If your ex-husband’s name appears on the title, you will both need to complete and sign the seller sections before handing the title to a buyer. Alternatively. you can first complete a transfer of title to remove your ex-husband’s name from the title and get a new title issued just in your name before your sell it.
Hi. I already had a my title notarized and it was changed into my name but I only have the title sheet where it still says the original owners name and all of our signatures are on the back. I was told in order to sell my car I need a reprinted title with my name as the new owner. How do I do this? Do I need to go to the DMV in my town? How long will this take to get a new copy. I need it fast for my trade in offer to stand.
You will need to go to an LA OMV office to get a new title with your name printed on it. Once you have the new title, then you can sign and notarize the title over to a new owner. You would then sign as the seller and they as the buyer.
Lost title
If the title was under your name, you can request a duplicate title
If I purchased a vehicle in Louisiana and moved to Texas and registered vehicle in texas now if I need a duplicate title who do I apply for that..Louisiana or texas
Wherever the last title is, if you transferred the title when you moved to TX then it would b TX. Also you can only request a duplicate title if the title was in your name
My friend purchased a car from someone in Louisiana. They both signed the back of the title, but my friend never changed the title over to his name. My friend now lives in Texas and has misplaced the title during the move. How should be go about getting a duplicate title given that it is in the name of the original owner. Also, the original owner has passed away. HELLPPP!
The original seller must be the one to request a duplicate title then sign over to your friend, which will then transfer the title
I sold my car to a family member without title but a have registration I need the duplicate so he can get tags and transfer car into his name
Currently, eTags doesnt operate in LA. But to transfer a title and register a vehicle under a new name you must sign over the original title to your buyer. So you can request a duplicate title, then assign it and buyer can transfer title plus get plates.
Hey quick question. Owner (joe) has title but sold to rv to John Doe without the title. Now John Doe wants to sell the rv 5 years later but doesn’t have the title and can’t get in touch with the owner (joe). How can I get the title in my name to register it to drive it?
Typically the seller would request a duplicate title in case they lost it, but you’re saying you can’t get in touch with the seller. Try contacting the Louisiana OMV to see how you can solve this. Perhaps proof of registration may help, or other documentation, but we aren’t sure.
Why do you mention LOUISIANA in your advertising yet when I go to Title Transfer and try to select Louisiana, it is not available.
I do apologize Rebecca, we used to process transactions in Louisiana but we’ve since taken a break. We’ll be back soon!
I lost the original title to my car. How do I proceed and get a new one?
You can get a duplicate title also called title replacement.
Need a duplicate title. Lost original
Hi Danny,
We can help with that- Place an order on our site for a replacement title. Here’s the link!
If you have any trouble, please let me know. I’ll be happy to help.