Louisiana Vehicle Registration

Quick answer

Vehicles are registered through the OMV or a Public Tag Agent (PTA), a private business licensed to process registrations. License plate fees are 0.1% of the vehicle value per year, with a minimum value base of $10,000.

Agency

Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles

License plate fee

0.1% of vehicle value per year, minimum value base of $10,000

Online option

Partially available online

Find a verified place to vehicle registration

OMV Baton Rouge Field Office

7701 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge 70806

225-925-6146

OMV New Orleans Field Office

100 Veterans Boulevard, New Orleans 70124

504-483-1870

Before you start

Vehicle Application (Form DPSMV 1799)
Proof of ownership
Proof of liability insurance if requesting a license plate

Cost

License plate fee

variable

0.1% of vehicle value per year, minimum value base of $10,000

All automobile registrations

How it works

Complete Form DPSMV 1799
Visit an OMV office or a Public Tag Agent
Pay applicable fees and sales/use tax

Online option

Availability varies

Renewals are available through the ExpressLane portal; new and used title/registration transactions must be processed in person or by mail.

In person

Available at an OMV office or a Public Tag Agent, which may charge a convenience fee of up to $23 per transaction.

Common situations

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Official source: Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles

Verified August 18, 2026, source: Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles