Registering Out-of-State Vehicle in Louisiana

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Do I need to first have my insurance switched to Louisiana then proceed?

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not sure what impact this would have. If you have proof of insurance I would think that is all that matters. Now you will need to tell your insurance you moved so they can jack up your rates for being insured in La.

If you can go to one of the DMV expresses. Not sure where you are but they have one on Perkins and Siegen and I think they do out of state registration.

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AUTHORITY
R.S. 47:303 A(3)
R.S. 47:303 B(1)(b)

DEFINITION
Louisiana law requires vehicles imported to this state for use upon the highways of Louisiana to be registered.

REQUIREMENTS
These vehicles will be subject to a road use tax upon registration.
Road use tax due is based upon loan value of the vehicle listed in the NADA Official Used Car Guide book, or average trade-in listed on the electronic (internet) NADA.
o When a vehicle is so new it is not listed on the NADA, road use tax due is based on the original invoice price less 15% to determine the current taxable value. If the original invoice price is not available, the operator must contact an authorized dealer and obtain the current value for the make and model of the vehicle. The operator must request documentation of the current value from the authorized dealer and retain this documentation in the file. This documentation may be in the form of an email.

Vehicles titled in another state:
To transfer a vehicle to Louisiana which has already been registered in the applicant’s name in another state, the following documents must be submitted:

A Vehicle Application (DPSMV1799) form completed and signed by the owner. NOTE: "Section F: Out of State Declaration" must be completed.

The original out-of-state certificate of title. If the original certificate of title is being held by a lienholder, a copy of the title or a vehicle registration indicating the leinholder's information must be presented with the file.

Proof of current liability insurance. The insurance company must be authorized to do business in Louisiana.

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lol protect your anus and get out your checkbook baw

Thank you all. Cuse...did you have to register your vehicle before you did your new residency in Louisiana?

LOL I was already made aware before moving

I know several people living here from out of state that never registered here. Guess they are at risk