Your Louisiana title is a legal document, and any errors in completing it could make it invalid—meaning you’d need to obtain a duplicate. To avoid delays or complications when donating, please carefully read all instructions and tips before signing. 

Do Not Void Your Louisiana Title 

• Use only black or blue pen
• Do not use highlighter or white-out. 
• No scribbles, write-overs, strikethroughs, or tears
• Do not sing in the Dealer Reassignment section, unless you’re an authorized dealer

If your Louisiana title looks different from the example shown below, take a moment to review it closely before moving forward. The placement of the signature and printed name fields may vary, but you are still required to print and sign your name in the correct designated sections in front of a Notary Public.

The person(s) named on the front of the Louisiana title must follow these steps:

1. This title must be signed with a Notary Public.
2. Sign the back of the title where it reads “SIGNIRURE(S) of Seller(s).”
3. Print name(s) on the Back of the title where it reads “PRINTED NAME(S) of Seller(s).”
4. If there is a lien listed on the title, it must be released on the title or accompanied by a separate lien release letter.

Signature Tips

The name(s) used to sign the Louisiana title must exactly match the name(s) shown on the title. If you have changed your name since the title was issued, do not sign with your new name. Go ahead and sign with the name shown on the title. 

If there are two owners on the Louisiana title, one or both must sign, depending on how the names appear in the title. 

• Owner 1 OR Owner 2 – Only ONE owner must sign
• Owner 1 AND/OR Owner 2 – BOTH owners must sign (unless one is deceased)
• Owner 1 AND Owner 2 – BOTH owners must sign
• Owner 1 Owner 2 (No conjunction) – BOTH owners must sign
• Company-Owned Vehicles: A signature of a person who can sign on behalf of the company legally. Provide a letterhead or document stating who the signing person is to the company.

Don’t worry about the Buyer line; you should leave that blank.

Need a new title?

If you need a replacement Louisiana title before your car donation pickup, please visit your local Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles. 

• https://offices.omv.la.gov/ 

If the title was last titled in another state, you will need to get the duplicate title from that state.

Final steps to complete my Louisiana car donation.

What do I do with my license plates?

• You do not need to turn your plates in at your local Louisiana DMV office. 

Is there anything else I need to do?

• Submit a Louisiana Notice of Vehicle Transfer to the local Louisiana DMV office.