Louisiana

When moving from Illinois to Louisiana, you must register your vehicle within 30 days of establishing residency. You must also transfer your driver's license within 30 days. Plan to visit the Louisiana DMV promptly after your move.

Registering your vehicle in Louisiana costs $20-$82 based on value. Title transfer fee is $68.50 (title transfer is required). Vehicle sales/use tax is 4.45% (plus local). Budget for these costs before your move.

Louisiana requires both a safety inspection (Annual) and emissions testing (Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Shreveport, Lake Charles areas). You will need to pass both before or shortly after registering your vehicle. This is one of the stricter states for vehicle inspections.

Louisiana requires minimum liability insurance of 25/50/25 (bodily injury per person / per accident / property damage, in thousands). Your current Illinois minimums are 25/50/20. You must update your insurance to meet Louisiana requirements before registering.

Louisiana requires rear only plates (Illinois requires front and rear). Surrender out-of-state plates; new LA plates issued. You will need to surrender your Illinois plates and obtain new Louisiana plates.

For the most current requirements, fees, and forms, visit the official Louisiana DMV at https://expresslane.org/. Requirements can change, so verify before your move.