Louisiana Registration Fees
Quick answer
License plate fees are 0.1% of vehicle value per year with a $10,000 minimum value base. A handling fee of $8 applies to new registrations, out-of-state transfers, and vehicle transfers.
Agency
Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles
License plate fee
0.1% of vehicle value per year, minimum value base of $10,000
Online option
In person only
Find a verified place to registration and title fees
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
- No documents are required to view this page. See Vehicle Registration for the documents needed to complete a transaction.
Cost
License plate fee
variable0.1% of vehicle value per year, minimum value base of $10,000
All automobile registrations
Handling fee
flat$8.00
New registrations, out-of-state transfers, and vehicle transfers
Lien recordation fee
range$15.00 for a UCC-1 financing statement, $10.00 for another security agreement
A lien is being recorded on the vehicle
How it works
- Fees are paid at an OMV office or a Public Tag Agent at the time of registration.
Online option
Not available online
This requires an in-person visit; see the in-person section below.
In person
Paid at an OMV office or a Public Tag Agent.
Common situations
Verified August 18, 2026, source: Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles