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Can the seller sign a Louisiana title without the buyer present?

By Administrator | April 5, 2023

State statute provides that no person shall sell a vehicle without the delivery to the purchaser a certificate of title properly assigned. (We must have the buyer’s legal name from their Driver’s License, or Company name and the address of the buyer to print on the title. The buyer is…

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Do I need an out-of-state title Notarized?

By Administrator | April 5, 2023

See this link for the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles Policy. Out of State Transfers and Reciprocity with Other States. The situation is different with different states. You also may need a copy of the seller’s driver’s license (front & back) or an affidavit of non-residence and a Bill of…

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Do both the buyer and the seller have to be present for a notary to notarize a Louisiana title?

By Administrator | April 5, 2023

This is not a simple yes or no question. In SOME situations it is possible for a notary to notarize a title if TWO witnesses were PRESENT and signed the title as witnesses when the seller signed the title. (They MUST have actually witnessed the seller signing) AND one of…

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Can a notary prepare my Divorce Papers?

By Administrator | April 5, 2023

No, Divorce papers are a petition to the court and a notary is not allowed to prepare or assist you in preparing these documents. We are allowed to notarize them. You either need to have an attorney prepare them, or you can prepare them yourself. If you have questions about…

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Are Louisiana Notaries required to use a “seal” or the “crimper/embosser”?

By Administrator | April 5, 2023

A Louisiana Notary’s signature is their seal. If the document is remaining in the state of Louisiana the signature must be accompanied by his/her name and ID number in some fashion (printed or typed is accepted). If the document is leaving the state there must be some type of stamp…

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