Louisiana DMV fees and documents

    Every Louisiana fee and document DMV.ai has on file, grouped by task. Each one links to the official page it came from. Anything a state page doesn't state is left out, not guessed.

    29 items across 7 tasks.

    Boat registration

    Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF)

    Fees

    Documents

    • Boat Registration and Boat/Motor Title Application

      LDWF primary application form.

    • Proof of ownership

      Bill of sale, MSO, or prior title.

    Source: wlf.louisiana.gov

    Change your address

    Reviewed Oct 1, 2026 · Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles / Louisiana State Legislature

    Fees

    • Address change

      Not stated on the official page (free for street-renaming corrections).

      legis.la.gov

      Not stated

    Documents

    • Written or electronic notice

      No specific form is named on the source page.

    Source: legis.la.gov

    Driver’s license renewal

    Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles

    Documents

    • Current Louisiana license

      Needed for internet renewal.

    • Proof of current liability insurance

      If applicable.

    Source: expresslane.la.gov

    First-time driver's license

    Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles

    Fees

    • Class E license/permit fee (under 70)

      basic license fee through age 69, applies to new Class E license/permit issuance

      expresslane.la.gov

      $32.25

    Documents

    • Proof of identification

    • Proof of residency

    • SSN verification

    • Parent signature

      17 and under.

    Source: expresslane.la.gov

    New resident guide

    Reviewed Oct 1, 2026 · Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV)

    Fees

    • Fees on the official page

      Confirm current amounts with the agency

      expresslane.la.gov

      Title fee $68.50; handling fee $8.00; local fee up to $6.00

    Documents

    • Photo license from last state

    • Proof of residency

    • Safety inspection certificate

    Source: expresslane.la.gov

    REAL ID

    Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles

    Documents

    • Proof of identity/lawful status

      e.g. valid U.S. passport or birth certificate

    • Social Security documentation

      Social Security card or equivalent

    • Two proofs of principal residence

      Two original documents with name and Louisiana address from separate sources

    Source: expresslane.la.gov

    Title transfer

    Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles

    Fees

    Documents

    • Vehicle Application Form (DPSMV 1799)

      Completed vehicle application form

    • Current certificate of title, assigned by seller

      Assigned before a notary with lien released if applicable

    • Notarized bill of sale or invoice

      Specifying consideration and vehicle description

    • Photo ID and proof of insurance

      Needed to obtain a license plate

    Source: expresslane.la.gov

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