October 6, 2026Selling a car in Louisiana takes more than signing the back of the title. Here is what the seller has to do: a notarized signature, a released lien, a price and mileage in writing, a notice to OMV, and a canceled plate before the insurance goes.
October 1, 2026Louisiana law lets a public tag agent issue a title for pickup within 24 hours of a complete request, not counting weekends and holidays. Here is what qualifies, what stops the clock, and how Title Authority in Covington handles it.
August 29, 2026Giving a car to your kid does not mean paying sales tax on it. Louisiana OMV Policy 52.00 says no sales or use tax is due on an act of donation, with one exception most people never see coming.
August 29, 2026A replacement Louisiana plate runs $10 plus an $8 handling fee, and it takes one form. Here is what the OMV actually requires, including the police report question almost everyone gets wrong.
August 22, 2026Bought a car out of state? Here is how to title and register it in Louisiana, the documents you need, the fees, and the 30-day tax deadline most people miss.
August 21, 2026Louisiana lets you renew vehicle registration online with the Renewal Identification Number from your notice. Here is every renewal route, what the OMV requires, how automobile plate fees are calculated, and how to renew through a Public Tag Agent in Covington.