Important Announcement

Due to critical system updates and the Labor Day holiday, the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) will be closed from 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, through Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. In addition to the closure of all LDR offices during this period, all online services including electronic tax filing and payments and the Louisiana Taxpayer Access Point (LaTAP) portal will be unavailable as well. All in-person, telephone and online customer service will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Before You Visit an LDR Office

Report a Watercraft Purchase

Individual → Individual Sale

  • Valid picture ID
  • Completed LDR Form R-1331 (Watercraft Sales Tax Payment Certification)
  • Bill of sale signed by both parties
  • Previous owner’s watercraft registration/title
  • Payment of taxes: Debit/credit, check, or money order

Dealer → Individual Sale

  • Valid picture ID
  • Completed LDR Form R-1331
  • 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 July 13, 2026