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Free Louisiana RV Bill of Sale

RVs in Louisiana — whether Class A diesel pushers, Class C motorhomes, or towable travel trailers and 5th-wheels — are titled through the OMV under the same notary rule as cars (a notarized title assignment or bill of sale). Capture the VIN and any slide-out / generator hours, and file Form DPSMV1799 at OMV, paying the sales tax by the 40th day after the sale. Sales tax is 5.0% state plus your parish add-on (8–11% combined), which on a $100,000 motorhome adds up fast — budget for it. An out-of-state purchase requires a VIN inspection when you first bring the rig to Louisiana. There's no longer a safety inspection requirement statewide, but a thorough pre-purchase inspection by an RV technician is still strongly advised given the four- and five-figure cost of roof, slide-out, and chassis repairs.

Louisiana Requirements: A notarized title or bill of sale is needed. The 40 days is the sales-tax due date after the sale; the tax is paid when applying for title and registration. 5% sales tax.

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Louisiana RV Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know

Primary Form
DPSMV 1799
Vehicle Application for Certificate of Title
Agency
LA OMV
Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
5%
Title Required
Yes
RVs (motorhomes Class A/B/C) and travel trailers are titled and registered through the Louisiana OMV exactly like cars and trucks — DPSMV1799 application, Louisiana title, and one notarized document (the title assignment or a bill of sale). Both motorized RVs and towable trailers (5th-wheels, travel trailers over 3,000 lb GVWR) require titles. Seller assigns the Louisiana title; buyer files at OMV, with sales tax due by the 40th day after the sale. RVs purchased out-of-state require a VIN inspection at OMV before titling.
Inspection
Not required

Sales Tax Details

5.0% Louisiana state sales tax plus parish add-on (combined 8–11%) on the purchase price. RVs and motorhomes are taxed identically to cars at the OMV titling window.

Exemption: Some family transfers may be exempt — confirm eligibility and documentation with the OMV. A qualifying trade-in and rebate reduce the taxable amount.

Inspection Requirements

No safety inspection sticker required as of 2025 (eliminated statewide). No emissions testing. RVs/motorhomes purchased from out of state require a one-time VIN inspection at OMV when first titled in Louisiana. Heavy motorhomes (Class A) over 26,001 lb GVWR may require a Class A non-commercial driver's license — coordinate with OMV before driving.

Registration

Registration for this vehicle type is handled by Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (LA OMV) — not the same agency that handles cars in Louisiana. Plan for separate filings.

Louisiana RV Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist

  1. Notarize the title assignment or the bill of sale — Louisiana's vehicle notarization rule applies to RVs.
  2. Record VIN, year/make/model, length, GVWR, generator hours, mileage, and slide-out count.
  3. For out-of-state purchases, schedule a VIN inspection at OMV when titling.
  4. Verify Class A motorhome weight — over 26,001 lb GVWR may need a Class A non-commercial license.
  5. Pre-purchase inspection by a certified RV technician (roof, seals, slides, chassis, appliances).
  6. Seller assigns the Louisiana title; buyer files DPSMV1799 and pays the sales tax by day 40.
  7. Pay 5.0% state sales tax plus parish add-on at OMV.
  8. Confirm Louisiana liability insurance covers the RV (separate RV policies often required).

Common Pitfalls

  • Skipping the roof and seal inspection — Louisiana humidity destroys soft RV roofs quickly; rebuilds run $8,000+.
  • Skipping the notary — OMV will not accept a file with no notarized title assignment or bill of sale.
  • Not budgeting for sales tax on a $50,000–$200,000 purchase — easily $5,000–$20,000 at OMV.
  • Driving a 26,001+ lb Class A without the proper Louisiana license endorsement.
  • Ignoring the 40-day sales-tax due date — penalty and interest accrue on the tax.

Pro Tip

Notarize, file at OMV and pay the tax by day 40, budget 5.0% + parish for tax, and check the GVWR — large motorhomes may need a Class A non-commercial license.

Louisiana RV Bill of Sale — FAQs

Do I title my RV through OMV or somewhere else?
Through Louisiana OMV — RVs, motorhomes (Class A, B, and C), travel trailers, 5th-wheels, and toy haulers are all titled and registered through OMV using Form DPSMV1799, exactly like cars and trucks. One document — the title assignment or the bill of sale — must be notarized. RVs receive a regular Louisiana title and license plate. Truck campers (slide-in units that ride in a pickup bed) generally do NOT receive separate titles since they are considered cargo, not vehicles, but check with OMV for specific units. Park-model RVs that are permanently sited may be titled as manufactured homes instead — different process.
How much sales tax will I pay on a used RV?
The same 5.0% Louisiana state sales tax plus parish add-on (combined 8–11%) that applies to cars also applies to RVs and motorhomes. On a $80,000 used Class C, that's roughly $7,200–$8,800 at the OMV window — meaningful money. Tax is calculated on the purchase price. Any qualifying trade-in and rebate reduce the taxable amount; ask the OMV whether a trade-in qualifies in a private sale, and whether a family transfer is exempt. Buying out-of-state and titling in Louisiana doesn't avoid the tax — OMV collects Louisiana tax (with credit for tax actually paid in the other state).
Do I need a special driver's license to operate a large motorhome in Louisiana?
Possibly. Louisiana requires a Class A non-commercial driver's license for non-commercial vehicles or combinations with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) over 26,001 lb, and a Class B non-commercial for single vehicles over 26,001 lb GVWR not towing over 10,000 lb. Most Class C motorhomes and small Class A units fit under 26,001 lb and only require a standard Class E license. Big Class A diesel pushers (typically 30,000+ lb GVWR), and combinations where a heavy truck tows a heavy 5th-wheel, may require the upgraded license. Check the GVWR sticker on your specific RV and contact OMV for the upgrade process if needed — it involves a knowledge test and skills test.
Do I need a safety inspection on an RV in Louisiana?
No — Louisiana eliminated the statewide annual safety inspection sticker requirement effective 2025, which applies to RVs and motorhomes the same as passenger cars. There's no emissions test requirement either. The only RV-specific inspection step is the one-time VIN verification at OMV when titling an RV that was previously titled in another state. That said, voluntarily hiring a certified RV technician to do a pre-purchase inspection is one of the best money-saving moves you can make — they catch hidden roof leaks, slide-out failures, chassis rust, and propane/electrical issues that cost thousands to repair.
What about boats and the boat-on-trailer situation?
Boats are NOT titled through OMV — they're registered with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF). The boat trailer, however, IS titled and registered through OMV under the same notary rule and with the same DPSMV1799 application as any other trailer. If you're buying a boat-and-trailer combo, you'll do TWO transactions: one bill of sale (or two) for OMV (the trailer) and a separate registration with LDWF (the boat). The boat needs HIN (Hull Identification Number); the trailer needs VIN. Sales tax applies to both at their respective registration points.

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