Any person, upon transferring a motor vehicle, trailer or semi-trailer, whether by sale, lease, or otherwise, shall give a written notice of such transfer to the commissioner within fifteen days.
Warning: this is not a transfer. This vehicle will not be legally transferred until the new owner makes proper application.
Sold, donated or traded: the vehicle was sold, donated or traded, with the date of sale, donation or trade and the sales price (if applicable).
Ink: please type or use black ink.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | DPSMV1697 |
| Form Length | 1 page |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 22 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 4 min |
| Edition | Rev 04/06/2026 |
| Issuing agency | Louisiana Department of Public Safety Office of Motor Vehicles |
| Where to send | P.O. Box 64886, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70896-4886 |
| Who signs | Seller/Donor/Trader |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 3, 2026 |
| Other names | DPSMV1697, DPSMV 1697, DPSMV-1697, Louisiana DPSMV1697, Notice of Transfer of Vehicle |
| Official source | DPSMV1697 (Rev 04/06/2026), Louisiana Department of Public Safety Office of Motor Vehicles |
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