Act of Donation in Louisiana

Gifting a Vehicle the Right Way Without the Paperwork Stress



An Act of Donation allows you to legally transfer ownership of a vehicle to another person without selling it. This is commonly used between family members and must be completed correctly to be accepted by the Louisiana OMV.


Clearview Auto Title & Notary helps ensure your Act of Donation is prepared, notarized, and processed properly, so the transfer goes through smoothly the first time.


If you’re unsure whether your situation qualifies as a donation or requires a different title transfer, we’ll help you determine the right path.

How an Act of Donation Works at Clearview

Step 1: Determine the Donation Type

You need to confirm the following:

  • Is this an Act of Donation In-State with both parties present?

  • Is this an Act of Donation Out-of-State with only the donee present?

  • The ACTUAL VALUE of the donated vehicle. DO NOT put $0 or $1. (The NADA value will not affect the taxes/registration.)


This step helps ensure the correct form and process are used.

Step 2: Gather the Required Documents

  • A completed Act of Donation form. Download Act of Donation Form Here.

  • Donor and Donee must have their signature notarized on the Act of Donation form. Clearview offers Notary Services.

  • Bring the vehicle title and valid photo ID for all required parties. If there are name changes or special circumstances, we’ll let you know what additional documentation is needed.


  • Other forms for out-of-state Act of Donation and miscellaneous other act of donation forms can be found in our Help Center here.

Step 3: Visit Clearview to Complete the Transfer

Stop by one of our convenient locations, check in at the kiosk, and our team will prepare or review the Act of Donation, notarize required signatures, and help process the transfer correctly.