What to Bring to LDR (Louisiana Department of Revenue)
Boat Registrations
Individual → Individual Sale
- Valid picture ID
- Completed LDR Form R-1331 (Boat Registration Tax Payment Certification)
- Notarized bill of sale signed by both parties
- Previous owner’s boat registration/title
- Payment of taxes: Debit/credit, check, or money order
Dealer → Individual Sale
- Valid picture ID
- Completed LDR Form R-1331
- Notarized bill of sale or dealer invoice
- Payment of taxes: Debit/credit, check, or money order
Commercial Fisherman Exemption
- Valid picture ID
- Current federal income tax return + supporting schedules
- Valid Louisiana vessel license from the Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
- Proof of vessel ownership
- Current commercial fishing license
- Completed Form R-1334 (Commercial Fisherman Louisiana Sales Tax Exemption Application)
- First-year applicants only: Notarized statement declaring no income from commercial fishing for the year
Requesting Copies of a Return or Other Documents
- Valid picture ID
- For businesses: Louisiana Department of Revenue account number
- Completed LDR Form R-7004 (Tax Information Disclosure Authorization)
- If you are a representative: Completed Power of Attorney Form R-7006
- Payment for copies: Debit/credit, check, or money order
Gaming Clearance
- Valid picture ID
- Completed Individual Consent to Disclose Federal Tax Information / Clearance Form
- This form is in your Louisiana Gaming Control packet (available from the Office of State Police, preferably filled out in blue ink)
IFTA (International Fuel Tax Agreement)
New IFTA Account
- Valid picture ID
- Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) if LLC
- Completed LDR Form R-5678-L (Decal Request)
- Payment:
- Application fee: $35
- Decal set: $2
- Debit/credit, check, or money order
Existing IFTA Account – Decal Request
- Valid picture ID
- Louisiana Department of Revenue account number
- Completed LDR Form R-5679 (Decal Request)
- Payment: $2 per decal — Debit/credit, check, or money order
Video Poker, ATC, or Lottery Clearances
- Valid picture ID
- Louisiana Department of Revenue account number
- If not the business owner: Completed Form R-7006 (Power of Attorney)
- Completed Tax Information Disclosure Authorization
- Payment for copies of clearance: Debit/credit, check, or money order
Updated August 13, 2025