R-1331 (09/20)

                                             Boat Registration Tax                                 Louisiana Department of Revenue
                                             Payment Certification                                 Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

Notice: This form is due no later than the 20th of the following month in which the boat was purchased. 
Failure to complete this certificate as required will result in refusal of registration. 
                                                               Buyer
Last Name                                                      First Name                                                    MI

Company Name (if applicable)                                                                                    SSN

Mailing Address                                                                                                 Daytime Telephone

City                                                                                                            State        ZIP

Buyer’s Email Address                                                                                           Date of Purchase

Buyer’s Signature                                                                                               Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

                                                        Boat Identification
                       Net Sales Price       Hull ID Number    (if available)     State or U.S. Coast Guard Registration Number (if available)
n n New        n n Used
Boat Make                                    Boat Model                               Boat Year    Boat Serial Number

Construction:      nn Wood      nn Aluminum  nn Steel   nn Fiberglass             nn Plastic     nn Other ___________________________
Motor Make                                                     Motor Model/Horsepower           Motor Year      Motor Serial Number

Power:    n n Inboard   nn Outboard      n n Other_____________________           Fuel:  n n    Gasoline    n n Diesel   n n    Other___________

Required Attachments:        nn Copy of Bill of Sale or Invoice
                             nn Copy of prior owner’s registration or title (if purchased from an individual)
                             nn Payment for any state sales taxes due
Seller                                                         n n             Dealer           nn Builder           nn Individual
Name                                                           Seller’s Louisiana Sales Tax Registration Number (if Applicable)

Street Address

City                                                                                                            State        ZIP

        TO BE COMPLETED BY LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND PARISH TAXING AUTHORITY
Total                              If no invoice or bill of sale is available: 
Sales 
Price              Boat ________________  +  Motor ________________  + Accessories =                $

LESS: Trade-In     (Registration number __________________________________________ )                (                                         )
Taxable Amount                                                                                      $
Louisiana Sales Tax Due Taxable amount multiplied by tax rate (see instructions).                   $

LESS: Tax Credit From Another State (State ____________________________________ )                   (                                         )
Louisiana Sales Tax Paid                                                                            $
Municipal, School Board, and/or Parish Sales Taxes Paid                                             $
Signature of Louisiana Tax Officer           Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Signature of Parish Tax Collecting Agent                      Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

R-1331 (09/20)
                                                General Information

Louisiana Revised Statute 34:851.20 requires every motorboat, houseboat, or sailboat operated on the waters of this state to be 
registered, except those exempt under Louisiana Revised Statute 34:851.22. Louisiana Revised Statute 47:303(D) provides that the 
Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (“LDWF”) may not register or issue a certificate of registration on any 
new boat or vessel purchased in the state until satisfactory proof has been presented certifying that all state, municipal, school board, 
and/or parish sales taxes have been paid. Nor may he register or issue a certificate of registration on any boat or vessel brought into 
this state until satisfactory proof has been presented certifying that all state, municipal, school board, and/or parish use taxes have been 
paid. Form R-1331, Boat Registration Tax Payment Certification, is due no later than the 20th of the following month in which the boat 
was purchased. Boats purchased on or after July 1, 2018, are subject to 4.45% state sales tax. Boats purchased from April 1, 2016 to 
June 30, 2018, were subject to 5% state sales tax. Boats purchased prior to April 1, 2016, were subject to 4% state sales tax.

This certification form must be signed by the purchaser of any boat subject to the provisions of the statute.

BOATS BROUGHT INTO LOUISIANA FROM ANOTHER STATE: In the case of a boat brought into Louisiana from another state, the 
certification must also be signed by a tax officer or other authorized representative of the Louisiana Department of Revenue (“LDR”) and 
a representative of the parish. If any sales taxes are due, they must be paid directly to LDR and/or such payment noted on the signed 
certificate.

A copy of the following documents must be attached (DO NOT SEND ORIGINALS): 

n n       Boat Purchased from an Individual
                   • Title and registration 
                   • Notarized Bill of Sale of Boat/Motor

n n       Boat Purchased from a Boat Dealer
                   •  Invoice from the dealer or a notarized Bill of Sale of Boat/Motor
                   •  Title and/or registration 
                   •  Proof of ownership from the titled/registered owner to the dealer

BOATS PURCHASED FROM BOAT DEALERS OR BUILDERS: In the case of boats purchased from a Louisiana dealer or builder, any 
sales taxes due must be paid to the dealer or builder for payment to LDR. This form must be completed and signed by both the dealer 
or builder and the purchaser certifying that such payment was made.  

A copy of the following documents must be attached (DO NOT SEND ORIGINALS):

n n       New Boat Purchased
                   • Copy of Original Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin (MSO)
                   • Copy of dealer invoice 
                   • Proof of Louisiana state and local taxes paid on the invoice 

n n       Used Boat Purchased
                   •  Invoice from the dealer or a notarized Bill of Sale of Boat/Motor
                   •  Title and/or registration 
                   •  Proof of ownership from the titled/registered owner to the dealer
                   •  Proof of Louisiana state and local taxes paid on the invoice

ISOLATED OR OCCASIONAL SALES OF BOATS: Boats that are sold by individuals may be considered an isolated or occasion sale 
if the seller is not engaged in the business of selling boats. If the seller is selling a boat that he no longer uses and he sells to another 
individual, this transaction would be classified as an isolated sale. However, if the seller periodically buys a boat to resell, then this seller 
would be considered a “dealer” under Louisiana sales tax laws. See “Boats purchased from boat dealers or builders” above. Isolated or 
occasional sales on or after July 1, 2016, are subject to 0% state sales tax. Isolated or occasional sales from April 1, 2016 to June 30, 
2016, were subject to 4% state sales tax. Prior to April 1, 2016, isolated or occasional sales were subject to 0% state sales tax.

A copy of the following documents must be attached (DO NOT SEND ORIGINALS):

                   •  Title and registration 
                   •  Notarized Bill of Sale of Boat/Motor

If you purchased your boat used and do not have a complete chain of ownership from the last registered owner of the 
boat, you may be required to obtain a court order to register your boat. Please call LDWF at 225.765.2898 for more information.

    • Affidavit/Court Order Recognizing Ownership of Boat

The certificate must be signed by the purchaser, and a tax officer or other authorized representative of LDR. The prior owner’s LDWF 
registration certificate must be properly signed over to the new owner, if applicable. A copy of the prior owner’s LDWF registration 
certificate and a bill of sale must accompany the Tax Payment Certification request.

Completed applications and questions about this application should be sent to BoatSalesTax@La.Gov

   OR MAIL OR FAX TO: 
   Louisiana Department of Revenue
   P.O. Box 3278
   Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3278
   Telephone: (855) 307-3893 • Fax: (225) 952-2502 

For taxpayer assistance, please contact LDR using the above listed telephone numbers and address. Walk-in assistance is available 
at the following locations: 

   Baton Rouge (Headquarters)
   617 North Third Street
   Baton Rouge, LA 70802
   LDR New Orleans Office 
   1450 Poydras St., Ste. 800
   New Orleans, LA 70122
   LDR Lafayette Office
   200 Dulles Drive Suite 1060 
   Lafayette, LA 70506
   LDR Alexandria Office
   900 Murray Street Suite F-100 
   Alexandria, LA 71301

    Visit our web site at www.revenue.louisiana.gov for tax, registration and filing information.