Louisiana · Titles & temp tags

How duplicate titles and temporary tags work in Louisiana.

Dealer-focused explanation of Louisiana’s DPSMV 1799 duplicate title process and 60‑day temporary tags that dealers issue while buyers await plates.

High-level dealer workflow Pairs with official Louisiana references Not legal advice

Duplicate / replacement titles

Louisiana duplicate title overview

Louisiana replacement titles are governed by Office of Motor Vehicles policy. Owners and lienholders request a duplicate using DPSMV 1799 – Vehicle Application when the original title is mutilated, lost, destroyed, or never received.

Confirm that the vehicle is titled in Louisiana and identify any recorded lienholders.
Have the record owner (or lienholder, where allowed) complete DPSMV 1799, checking the duplicate title option and supplying all requested vehicle details.
Submit the completed form and fees to OMV—either at a local field office or by mail—following OMV’s current duplicate title policy.
OMV policy explains that duplicate titles can only be issued to the registered owner, owner’s agent, or lienholder, and sets expectations on when a free replacement may apply if the original was never received.

For dealer deals, build DPSMV 1799 timelines into your funding and delivery promises, especially for older vehicles and complex lien histories.

Temporary tags / permits

Louisiana 60‑day temporary tags

Louisiana uses print‑on‑demand temporary registration plates (often called T‑Markers or temp tags) that are issued either by OMV or by licensed dealers through the state’s temp tag system.

Dealer-issued temporary tags are typically valid for up to 60 days from the date of issuance.
OMV policy generally allows only one temporary tag per vehicle unless OMV approves an exception.
Temp tags must be entered into the Temporary Tag Database and printed on approved stock; the tag shows the issuance and expiration dates along with vehicle details.
Temporary plates can be issued either directly by OMV or by licensed dealers for qualifying retail deliveries; third‑party sites selling “Louisiana temp plates” should be treated as suspect.

Document every Louisiana temp tag in your internal log (tag number, expiration, stock used, deal number) so you can pass an OMV or tax audit without drama.