- A. Any person who is engaged primarily in the transfer and recordation of sales, leases, or mortgages of vehicles including, but not limited to, mobile homes, trailers, and motor vehicles shall contract with the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of Motor Vehicles prior to conducting any business as an auto title company.
- B. A person shall not be required to obtain a contract as an auto title company if the person is an insurance company transferring titles to wrecked vehicles, a licensed motor vehicle dealer, a lending institution, or a financial institution regulated by state or federal authorities. Additionally, a notary, attorney, or individual shall not be required to obtain a contract as an auto title company unless the person is doing business as an auto title company.
Authority Note
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 32:735(B).
Historical Note
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of Motor Vehicles, LR 24:345 (February 1998), amended LR 49:1229 (July 2023).