Louis Dutel
Owner & Licensed Notary, Title Authority LLC
About Louis Dutel
Louis Dutel owns Title Authority LLC in Covington, Louisiana. Title Authority is an Authorized Public Tag Agent with the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (PTA #399), so Lou’s office handles vehicle title transfers, duplicate titles, registrations and renewals on the spot, along with walk-in notary services.
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73015 Hwy 25, Suite C
Covington, LA 70435
(985) 590-4400
Articles by Louis Dutel
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 26, 2026In most states a notary just witnesses the closing paperwork. In Louisiana the notary passes the act of sale itself. Here is what actually happens at a Louisiana real estate signing, who has to be in the room, and exactly what to bring.
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.