License plates of
used cars aren't carried over to the new owner with the car itself. The plates
are either destroyed by the previous owner or surrendered to authorities. This
is to avoid using the plate for unlawful activity, as well as prevent the new
owner from carrying any liability of the old owner.
The used car must
then bear a new license plate. Normally, car dealers will help you go through
the process of getting a new registration for a fee. On the bright side,
vehicle registration is a deductible expense in Louisiana. To give you an idea
on how registration for used cars work in the state, DMV.org explains a couple
of key aspects.
Key Documents
Although vehicle
registration comes with a bunch of paperwork, the essentials can be basically
narrowed down to the Motor Vehicle Registration form, proof of insurance, and
duly-completed title in the new owner's name. Other supporting documents are
only required under certain conditions, such as:
·
Odometer disclosure statement (for private sale)
·
UCC-1 Financing Statement, security statement, or chattel
mortgage (financing)
·
Notarized Bill of Sale (not necessary if the information is
already in the title)
·
Proof of sales tax payment (out-of-state vehicles)
·
Current registration (out-of-state vehicles)
Plate Types
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