How to Renew Your Car Registration in Louisiana

For Louisiana residents, finding a way to drive safely and legally on the roads is a top priority. Make sure your vehicle is registered with the Louisiana State DMV and should be at the top of your priority list. Once you register a vehicle, you need to make sure it is renewed every two years. You won't have to worry about keeping up with this because Louisiana will send you a notification that it's required. When this notification arrives, here's what you can expect to find in the docs:

• Vehicle identification number
• Your license plate
• Validity of the current registration
• The fee you must pay
• Renewal identification number

Renewal of registration in person

One of the easiest ways to handle this process is to contact the OMV office in person. If you are going to the OMV office, here is what you will need to bring with you:

• Notice you received in the mail
• Proof of insurance you have
• Show your driver's license
• Safety check sticker
• Paying the fees you owe

Registration online

Another great way to deal with this renewal is to use the online option. Here is what you need to do to use this option:

• Visit the ExpressLane OMV portal
• Enter the identification number you received in the notification
• Make sure you live at the same address as in the file
• Have an inspection sticker
• Pay the fee you have
• Get a printed receipt for your records

Mail Renewal Processing

Some people prefer to handle this process by mail. The following are some of the things that must happen in order to take advantage of this option:

• Make sure the information in the renewal notice is accurate.
• Put a copy of your driver's license in an envelope
• Get a valid inspection sticker
• Write a check for the fees you owe.

After you place all of this in an envelope, be sure to mail it to the address below.

Department of Motor Vehicles

Mailbox 64886

Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70896

Renewal fees

Here are the fees you will have to pay when renewing your vehicle registration:

• Car and light truck renewals will cost $40.
• Motorcycles will cost $12 to upgrade

Examinations you may need to have

The state of Louisiana has mandatory safety and emissions checks. You will receive a statement about the notice you received if it is your turn to receive them. Visit the Louisiana DMV website for more information.