Frequently Asked Questions

If you purchased your boat from an individual:

1. A copy of the notarized bill of sale signed by both parties, and

2. A copy of the prior owner’s title, or the LDWF registration certificate properly signed over to the new owner.

Failure to provide the above documents, may result in sales tax being due on the purchase.

If you purchased your boat from a Louisiana dealer or builder:

If the dealer or builder did not collect sales tax, a copy of the invoice or billing statement.

If the dealer or builder collected sales tax, you do not need to submit a Form R-1331. However, the tax paid must be listed on the invoice or billing statement for when the document is submitted to LDWF.

For boats brought into Louisiana from another state:

And the boat was purchased from an individual:

1. A copy of the title and registration from the other state, and

2. A copy of the notarized bill of sale signed by both parties.

And the boat was purchased from a boat dealer:

1. A copy of the invoice from the dealer or a notarized bill of sale.

(Answer revised July 9, 2024)