Last Update: September 16, 2026

Change Information on Vehicle Registration in Louisiana

Vehicle registration information in Louisiana may need to be updated after an address change, a legal name change, an incorrect registration detail, a vehicle purchase, or moving into the state. The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV), a division of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, administers both vehicle registration and title records. Registration and title transactions may be completed at an OMV field office, at a public tag agent, by mail, or online through the ExpressLane portal.

Louisiana Vehicle Registration Changes that Commonly Require Action

The following events commonly require an update to vehicle registration records in Louisiana:

• A physical address or mailing address change.
• A legal name change, when the name on the title and registration records no longer matches the owner's current legal name.
• Incorrect information on the registration receipt or certificate of title.
• The purchase of a new or used vehicle that must be titled and registered with OMV.
• The transfer of ownership through a sale, donation, or trade.
• A change in residency, when a person becomes a new resident of Louisiana and operates a vehicle in the state.
• The transfer of a license plate from one vehicle to another.

Where to File a Louisiana Vehicle Registration Change

Registration and title transactions are administered by the Office of Motor Vehicles rather than by parish or county offices. Applications may be submitted at a local OMV field office, at a public tag agent, by mail to OMV Headquarters, or online through the ExpressLane portal.

Louisiana does not divide registration and title functions between separate agencies; OMV maintains both the registration record and the certificate of title. The filing point varies by transaction type. Title applications, including corrections, are processed through OMV field offices or public tag agents and may also be mailed to OMV Headquarters. Registration renewals and certain registration updates may be completed online. A seller who disposes of a vehicle may also report the disposition through the Notice of Vehicle Transfer online service, which flags the OMV record while the transfer of ownership remains pending on the new owner's title application. A license plate may be transferred to another vehicle through the vehicle application process, for which the state charges a $3 license transfer fee.

Louisiana Address Changes on Vehicle Registration

OMV provides an official change of address application to update address information on record. When a current registration receipt must be reissued to reflect a corrected address, a duplicate or replacement registration may be requested online, by mail, or in person at a local OMV office for a fee of $12 plus any applicable local fee.

A person who becomes a new resident of Louisiana must register each vehicle owned and operated in the state within 30 days of establishing residency, as provided in R.S. 47:513.2.

Louisiana Name Changes and Title-Linked Corrections

A legal name change should be treated as both a registration matter and a title matter because the owner's name appears on both records. When the name shown on the certificate of title no longer reflects the owner's current legal name, a corrected title must be obtained. Title transactions, including name corrections, are processed using the Vehicle Application form (DPSMV 1799), which includes a dedicated title correction section. The registration, title, and plate fees schedule lists a title correction fee of $68.50. A duplicate title affidavit must be signed by the owner and notarized.

Correcting Incorrect Information on a Louisiana Registration Record

The correction process depends on the record that contains the error. When the registration record is incorrect, a duplicate or replacement registration may be requested online, by mail, or in person at a local OMV office for a fee of $12 plus any applicable local fee. When the certificate of title contains an error, a corrected title must be obtained through the vehicle application process, and the registration, title, and plate fees schedule lists a title correction fee of $68.50.

Louisiana Deadlines for Vehicle Registration Changes

Several Louisiana deadlines may affect a registration update:

• A new resident must apply for a certificate of registration within 30 days of establishing residency, as provided in R.S. 47:513.2.
• A purchased vehicle must be filed for title and registration within 40 days from the date of purchase, as stated on the Vehicle Application form (DPSMV 1799); a separate filing deadline applies to manufactured homes.
• A salvage title must be applied for within 30 days from the settlement of the property damage claim when a vehicle is declared a total loss, as described in OMV's title and registration guidance.
• Liability security must be maintained for every self-propelled motor vehicle registered in Louisiana under R.S. 32:861, and proof of liability insurance is required when a license plate is issued for a newly titled vehicle.
• Failure to file within the required period may result in penalty and interest on the transaction.

How Much Does It Cost To Change Vehicle Registration Details in Louisiana?

Louisiana vehicle registration and title records are administered by the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV), which publishes its statewide fees on the official ExpressLane portal. The current amounts for the most common record changes are listed in the table below.

Contact Information

Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles
P.O. Box 64886, Baton Rouge, LA 70896-4886
Phone: (225) 925-6146
Official Website: Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles