Louisiana Car Dealer Forms
These are the forms a licensed dealer needs to buy, sell, and title vehicles in Louisiana. From the Louisiana title and registration application to the bill of sale, odometer disclosure, title reassignment, and temporary tag paperwork — each links to the official source where available. Download the current version straight from the Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission (LUMVC) or the federal agency, never a copy that's gone stale.
Louisiana state forms
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Application (DPSMV 1799) ↗ | Titles and registers each vehicle at sale and collects motor-vehicle sales/use tax at the OMV. | Every deal |
| Odometer Disclosure Statement (DPSMV 1606) ↗ | State odometer disclosure at transfer (alongside the federal requirement). | Every deal |
| Permission to Process Transaction (DPSMV 1806) ↗ | Louisiana's POA-equivalent authorization; title reassignment itself is done on the back of the title. | As needed |
| Motor-vehicle sales/use tax (collected on DPSMV 1799) | Louisiana computes and collects vehicle sales/use tax on the Vehicle Application at the OMV; there is no separate dealer vehicle-tax return. | Every deal |
Federal forms (every state)
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers Guide (FTC) ↗ | As-is vs. warranty window sticker required on every used vehicle offered for sale. | Every deal |
| IRS Form 8300 ↗ | Report cash payments over $10,000 in a single transaction. | As needed |
Louisiana dealer forms FAQ
What forms do car dealers need in Louisiana?+
Louisiana dealers use Vehicle Application (DPSMV 1799), Odometer Disclosure Statement (DPSMV 1606), Permission to Process Transaction (DPSMV 1806), Motor-vehicle sales/use tax (collected on DPSMV 1799), plus federal forms every dealer needs like the FTC Buyers Guide and the odometer disclosure. Each is listed below with its purpose and official link.
Where do I get official Louisiana dealer forms?+
Download current forms directly from the Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission (LUMVC). Third-party copies go out of date — always pull the latest version from the official source linked on this page.
Do I need an FTC Buyers Guide on every used car in Louisiana?+
Yes. The federal Used Car Rule requires an as-is/warranty Buyers Guide displayed on every used vehicle offered for sale, in Louisiana and every other state.
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