LOUISIANA

TAXES 4% Base Rate (State)

Sales Tax is Levied on All Boat Transactions In Louisiana
There are also Parish Taxes

Louisiana is Reciprocal for Taxes Paid to Another State on the Base Rate Only

REGISTRATIONS

Louisiana Began Issuing Titles on Boats August 25, 2009 On Vessels $2,500 and over Purchase Price AND Financed AND First Time Registry of the Boat in the State of Louisiana. (The vessel must meet ALL 3 Requirements). (Any Vessels ALREADY REGISTERED, & not titled or documented are NOT required to obtain a Title).

Documented Boats are not issued titles.
Visitation Period – 90 Days with Valid Out-of-State Registration

http://www.revenue.louisiana.gov/forms/taxforms/1331L(8_02)F.pdf

http://www.wlf.state.la.us
(225) 765-2898 or (225) 765-2881
Dept. Wildlife & Fisheries

LOUISIANA IS A COMMUNITY PROPERTY STATE