Louisiana Transfer Notification Support Page

A Notice of Transfer of Vehicle is REQUIRED for the Donor to Complete within 15 days of the vehicle pick-up date to Release Liability.

NOTORIZATION is required of the title for transfer.
*Please wait until the vehicle pick-up has been arranged before completing and/or notarizing the title.*

HOW TO HANDLE THE LICENSE PLATES WHEN YOU DONATE A CAR, TRUCK, SUV OR OTHER STANDARD VEHICLE IN LOUISIANA

Please remove the license plates of your donated vehicle before the pick-up. After successfully completing the "Notice of Vehicle Transfer", regular automobile license plates should be destroyed by the seller.

**Truck and trailer plates may stay with the vehicle and be transferred to the new owner.

***Special prestige license plates may be kept by the seller.

If you prefer, you may surrender the plates to your local motor vehicle office or mail the plate to the following address.

Office of Motor Vehicles
P.O. Box 64886
Baton Rouge, LA 70896

Please See the Steps Below for How to Complete the Notice of Vehicle Transfer

There are three ways in Louisiana to notify the OMV (Office of Motor Vehicles) that you have donated your car: online, by mail or in person. You can find more information and forms for each notification method below:

1. TO COMPLETE THE NOTICE OF VEHICLE TRANSFER FORM ONLINE:

PREFERRED METHOD* If possible, we highly recommend completing forms online instead of by mail, so you may easily save and print out a copy for your records that includes a date/timestamp.

Click the button below to complete the Notice of Vehicle Transfer online at expresslane.dps.louisiana.gov/Notice_of_Transfer/VT.
Your OMV record will be immediately flagged indicating the disposition of the vehicle. Vehicle ownership will not be legally transferred until the new owner makes application for title.

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2. TO COMPLETE THE NOTICE OF VEHICLE TRANSFER FORM IN PERSON:

Please print and complete the Notice of Vehicle Transfer Form.
Submit to your local field office. Click HERE to locate your local field office.

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3. TO COMPLETE NOTICE OF VEHICLE TRANSFER FORM BY MAIL:

Please print and complete the Notice of Vehicle Transfer Form.
Mail completed form to:

LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
OFFICE OF MOTOR VEHCILES
Motor Vehicle Division Unit
P.O. BOX 64886
BATON ROUGE, LA 70896

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When do I cancel my insurance? A. Only cancel your vehicle's insurance AFTER your vehicle has been picked up and you have notified the state that you’ve donated your vehicle. If your state requires notification, please be aware that you should never cancel your insurance prior to reporting to the state you are no longer in possession of the vehicle. This is a general rule for States/Motor Vehicle Departments that require Notification be submitted or license plates returned.

Q: Who is considerd the purchaser of my vehicle donation? Is it the nonprofit or charity? A. The purchaser of your donated vehicle is NOT the nonprofit or charity. It will either be the vendor or Charitable Adult Rides & Services, the vehicle donation program provider and partner of your nonprofit of choice.

Q. What is State Notification? A. State notification releases the vehicle donor from liability over the vehicle, including registration fees and from having to keep the vehicle insured, after the vehicle is picked up. State notification is a way for the state to create a record that the owner is no longer in possession of the vehicle. The steps needed to release your liability of a donated vehicle vary by state.

Q. Who is supposed to take care of the state notification process? A. If state notification is required, only the donor and/or owner of the vehicle can complete this process. Please do not rely on the pick-up driver or vendor to report to the State/Motor Vehicle Department that you are no longer in possession of the vehicle. If you need support, please contact the vehicle donation support team at donorsupport@careasy.org or call 855-500-7433. We would be happy to assist you.

If you have additional questions, please visit our vehicle donation FAQS.

If you would like assistance with your vehicle donation, please contact us here.

For more information on vehicle transfers, please contact your local Motor Vehicle Division:

Office of Motor Vehicles
P.O. Box 64886
Baton Rouge, LA 70896
Vehicle Registration: 225.925.6146 - Baton Rouge Area
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