Louisiana rv — quick answer
In Louisiana, a RV bill of sale is required and notarization of the title transfer is required. Titling and registration are handled by the Louisiana OMV.
Is a RV bill of sale required in Louisiana?
Required. Louisiana requires an original notarized bill of sale (unless the sale price is on the title assignment). It is the strongest notary state.
Seller assigns the title before a notary; the buyer titles and registers at the OMV.
Does a Louisiana RV bill of sale need to be notarized?
Required. The title must be assigned before a notary and an original notarized bill of sale is required. Under civil law, signing before two witnesses with acknowledgment is the alternative.
Because Louisiana requires notarization for the title transfer, do not sign the title until you are in front of a notary.
What to include on a Louisiana RV bill of sale
- Buyer and seller names and addresses
- Year, make, model, and RV class/type
- 17-character VIN
- Length and (for motorized RVs) odometer reading
- Price, date, and signatures
How to transfer a RV in Louisiana
- 1Complete the bill of sale and title assignment.
Record the buyer, seller, price, odometer, and date. Sign the title before a notary, as Louisiana requires.
- 2Hand over the signed title.
Seller assigns the title before a notary; the buyer titles and registers at the OMV.
- 3Register with the Louisiana OMV.
The buyer titles and registers the RV. Confirm current fees on the official page.
Odometer disclosure
Federal law requires a written odometer disclosure when title is transferred for vehicles less than 20 years old. As of 2026 that means model year 2011 and newer; model year 2010 and older are generally exempt. Record the exact mileage — never round it. See the NHTSA rule.
Official sources
Requirements change and can vary by county. Confirm with the Louisiana OMV before you sign. Not legal advice.
Louisiana RV Bill of Sale — FAQ
Is a RV bill of sale required in Louisiana?
A bill of sale is required in Louisiana. Louisiana requires an original notarized bill of sale (unless the sale price is on the title assignment). It is the strongest notary state.
Does a Louisiana RV bill of sale need to be notarized?
Yes. The title must be assigned before a notary and an original notarized bill of sale is required. Under civil law, signing before two witnesses with acknowledgment is the alternative.
Is an RV titled like a car or a trailer?
Motorized RVs (Class A/B/C) are titled and registered like vehicles. Towable RVs such as travel trailers and fifth wheels follow trailer titling rules in your state.
Do I record mileage on an RV bill of sale?
Yes for motorized RVs — record the exact odometer reading. Towable RVs have no odometer.
Is a bill of sale proof of ownership?
Generally no. For titled property like a car or boat, the title is what proves ownership. A bill of sale proves that a sale happened and records the price, date, and terms — it supports the title transfer but does not replace it. For untitled property (furniture, equipment, electronics), the signed bill of sale is usually the main proof of ownership.