Our boat
registration summary contains a quick overview of boat titling, registration, loan
perfection, and operational requirements for the State of
Louisiana. More detailed information, forms, guidelines, and a complete
listing of resources are obtainable by downloading a
Boat Registration Kit
for this state.
You will also find an extensive listing of generic state level boat registration,
boat trailer, and general purpose forms on our Forms Page .
Please visit our
State Page for additional
articles and information regarding state level boat registration, titling,
and operational requirements.
The information presented here is subject to change and should be
confirmed with the respective state agency.
State numbering.
The boat
registration number prefix for Louisiana is "LA".
Title certificate.
Boat titles
are not issued. This is a registration only state.
Registration certificate.
All boats
must be registered except sail boats less than 13' in length and
sailboards. Coast Guard documented boats are exempt from
registration.
Sales &
use tax.
Sales tax is
levied on all boat transactions.
Loan perfection.
Boat security
interests are perfected with a UCC financing statement on
non-documented boats. A preferred vessel mortgage is required if
the boat is Coast Guard documented.
Registration agency.
Department of
Wildlife and Fisheries.
Boat record search.
The
Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will verify hull numbers
and certificates in hand. Detailed information must be obtained
from a public record vendor.
Ownership designations.
Joint
ownerships are not specified.
Residency requirements.
Non-residents
may obtain titles if the boat is located within the state.
Electronic
titles.
Not
applicable.
Hull number inspection.
Required if
there is a discrepancy.
Abandoned boats.
Found or
abandoned boats are not eligible for registration.
Reporting requirements.
Ownership
transfers, abandonments, and destructions must be reported to
the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries within 15 days. Stolen
boats must be reported within 5 days.
Outboard motors.
Titles and
registrations are not issued for outboard motors.
Notary
public.
Notary
commissions are for life, $10,000 bonding is required, usage of
notary seals is optional.
Visitation period.
90 days.
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