Free Louisiana Boat Bill of Sale Form (LDWF Compliant PDF)

Q: Does a boat bill of sale have to be notarized in Louisiana?

Yes. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) strictly requires that a boat and outboard motor bill of sale be executed and signed before a commissioned Louisiana Notary Public under La. R.S. § 34:852.1 to register or transfer title.

Q: Do outboard motors have titles in Louisiana?

Yes. Under La. R.S. § 34:852.1, all outboard motors of 25 horsepower or greater manufactured after July 1, 1984, must be titled with the LDWF. Motors under 25 HP are not titled but must be itemized on the bill of sale for proof of purchase and tax purposes.

Q: Where do you register a boat trailer in Louisiana?

Boat trailers in Louisiana are titled and registered through the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) or a licensed Public Tag Agent, NOT through the LDWF. The trailer requires a separate title transfer or certificate of origin.

Q: What is the Waiver of Redhibition in a Louisiana boat sale?

Under Louisiana Civil Code Article 2520 et seq., redhibition allows a buyer to rescind a sale or seek damages if hidden hull delamination, motor defects, or structural problems exist. Incorporating an explicit statutory Waiver of Redhibition relieves the seller of all implied warranties against latent marine defects, ensuring the vessel is sold strictly 'as-is'.

Q: How long do you have to register a boat in Louisiana?

Under Louisiana law, the buyer must submit the notarized title and bill of sale to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) within 15 to 40 calendar days of the purchase date to avoid penalties.

Free Louisiana Boat Bill of Sale Form

Official 2026 statutory vessel, outboard motor, and boat trailer bill of sale. Compliant with Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) regulations, La. R.S. § 34:852.1 (mandatory 25+ HP motor titling), statutory Waiver of Redhibition (La. C.C. art. 2520), and mandatory notary standards. Guaranteed 1-page fit.

FORM SBF-LA-BOAT Statutory Year: 2026

La. R.S. § 34:852.1 & La. C.C. art. 2520

STATE OF LOUISIANA STATUTORY BILL OF SALE

Vessel, Watercraft, Outboard Motor & Trailer Transfer Statement

Compliant with Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Standards

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the undersigned Seller, for and in consideration of the total sales price set forth herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, does hereby bargain, sell, grant, transfer, and deliver unto the undersigned Buyer all legal rights, title, equity, and interest in and to the vessel, outboard motor, and trailer described below, to have and to hold forever.

SECTION A: JURISDICTION & PARISH OF SALE

State:

Louisiana Parish *:

SECTION B: COMPLETE VESSEL (HULL) DESCRIPTION

Year Built *

Make / Builder *

Model Name / Number *

Length (Ft & In) *

Hull Material *

Vessel Type *

LA Registration # (Bow Number)

Hull Identification Number (HIN - Exactly 12 Characters) *:

SECTION C: OUTBOARD MOTOR & BOAT TRAILER SPECS

1. Outboard Motor Details Mandatory Title ≥ 25 HP (La. R.S. § 34:852.1)

Motor Make

Year

HP *

Motor Serial Number *

2. Boat Trailer Details (OMV Titled) Trailer Included in Sale

Trailer Make / Builder

Year

Trailer 17-Digit VIN / Serial #

SECTION D: IDENTIFICATION OF PARTIES (TRANSFEROR & TRANSFEREE)

1. SELLER (Transferor Information)

Full Legal Name *

Physical Address (No P.O. Box) *

City *

State

ZIP *

Parish *

Phone Number

LA Driver License #

2. BUYER (Transferee Information)

Full Legal Name *

Physical Address (No P.O. Box) *

City *

State

ZIP *

Parish *

Phone Number

Driver License #

SECTION E: FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION & PRICE BREAKDOWN

Vessel / Hull Price

Outboard Motor Price

Trailer Price

Total Purchase Price *

Date of Sale *:

Payment: Cash Cashier's Check Wire Gift

SECTION F: MARINE REDHIBITION WAIVER & AFFIDAVIT

STATUTORY WAIVER OF REDHIBITION (La. C.C. art. 2520 et seq.): The Buyer expressly agrees that this vessel, outboard motor, and trailer are sold in "AS-IS, WHERE-IS" condition, WITH ALL FAULTS AND DEFECTS, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, LATENT OR APPARENT. The Buyer hereby expressly WAIVES AND RELIEVES the Seller of any and all warranties of fitness for purpose, seaworthiness, merchantability, or any warranty against redhibitory vices and latent defects under Louisiana Civil Code Articles 2520 through 2548, inclusive. Buyer has inspected or sea-trialed the watercraft and voluntarily assumes all mechanical and structural risks.

PENALTY OF PERJURY AFFIRMATION (La. R.S. § 14:123): We swear or affirm under penalty of perjury under Louisiana law that the purchase price stated is the actual total consideration paid and that the Seller is lawful owner with clear, unencumbered title.

SECTION G: AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES & MANDATORY NOTARY JURAT

Seller (Transferor) Signature & Date

Signature: ✕

Seller Printed Name

Date

Buyer (Transferee) Signature & Date

Signature: ✕

Buyer Printed Name

Date

STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF:

BEFORE ME, the undersigned Notary Public in and for the Parish and State aforesaid, personally came and appeared the Seller and/or Buyer named herein, who acknowledged executing this bill of sale before me in my presence for the consideration expressed.

SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this _____ day of ________________, 2026.

Notary Public / Deputy Clerk Signature

Printed Name & Bar Roll #

Notary Name & Bar Roll / Commission #

★ Affix Notary Seal
/ Stamp Here Mandatory (La. R.S. § 34:852.1)

FORM SBF-LA-BOAT (Rev. 2026) • StateBillForms.com La. R.S. § 34:852.1 & La. C.C. art. 2520 • LDWF Standards PAGE 1 OF 1

Official Process

Louisiana LDWF 3-Step Boat, Motor & Trailer Transfer Guide

Follow statutory Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) and Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) guidelines to execute a notarized bill of sale, register titled outboard motors, and license boat trailers.

Execute Form SBF-LA-BOAT & Notarize

Both seller and buyer execute this statutory Bill of Sale with an itemized price breakdown for the vessel, motor, and trailer. Under La. R.S. § 34:852.1, signatures must be notarized by a Louisiana Notary Public.

LDWF Boat & Motor Titling (25+ HP)

Submit the notarized Bill of Sale, current boat registration/title, and LDWF Application to the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. All outboard motors of 25 horsepower or greater must be titled separately with LDWF under Louisiana state law.

OMV Boat Trailer Registration

Boat trailers are governed by the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV), not LDWF. The buyer must visit an OMV office or Public Tag Agent with the trailer title or Certificate of Origin to pay parish taxes and obtain a trailer license plate.

Statutory Summary

Louisiana Boat & Outboard Motor Legal Requirements

Document / Requirement	Governing Authority	Status	Statutory Purpose
Mandatory Notarization	La. R.S. § 34:852.1	Mandatory	LDWF strictly rejects unnotarized bills of sale for private vessel and outboard motor registrations.
25+ HP Outboard Motor Titling	La. R.S. § 34:852.1	Mandatory (≥25 HP)	Outboard motors of 25 horsepower or greater must be titled separately with LDWF to document ownership.
Waiver of Redhibition	La. C.C. art. 2520 et seq.	Essential	Protects seller from future lawsuits over hidden transom cracks, engine failure, or hull delamination.
Boat Trailer Title & Tag	Louisiana OMV / DPS	OMV Jurisdiction	Trailers must be titled and licensed separately through local OMV or Public Tag Agent, not LDWF.
15–40 Day Transfer Window	LDWF Regulations	Statutory Deadline	Buyer must file transfer application with LDWF within 15 to 40 days to avoid late registration penalties.

Frequently Asked Questions

Louisiana Boat Bill of Sale Legal FAQs

Does a boat bill of sale have to be notarized in Louisiana?

Do outboard motors have titles in Louisiana?

Where do you register a boat trailer in Louisiana?

What is the Waiver of Redhibition in a Louisiana boat sale?

How long do you have to register a boat in Louisiana?