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Frequently Asked Questions
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Commercial Driver's License
Driver's License
Flags / Insurance
Installment Plans
IRP
Military
Mobility Impaired
Official Driving Records
Real ID
Special / Personalized Plates
Suspensions / Disqualifications
Title and Registration
UCR
Commercial Driver's License
How soon can I renew my CDL?
How long does the application process take?
Do I have a “grace†period once my license has expired?
Who can I call or where can I submit questions for specific/particular CDL information?
How do I know if I have a medically disqualifying condition?
How do I apply for a duplicate CDL license?
What is the phone number of my local Motor Vehicles Office?
How do I obtain a study guide?
Where can I find information about my suspended/disqualified driver’s license?
Who needs a CDL?
Where do I get a list of certified CDL Third Party Testers?
How much does a CDL cost?
What other websites can I visit to obtain more information?
What are the different classes of CDL?
What tests are required?
How do I renew my Louisiana CDL?
I have a valid CDL from another state. What do I need to transfer it to Louisiana?
How do I start the application process?
What is a CDL?
Driver's License
Where can I get a list of Motor Vehicle office locations, directions, and hours?
What are the regulations for obtaining a learner's permit?
What are the regulations for obtaining an intermediate license?
What are the regulations for obtaining a first time driver's license?
What is the fee for obtaining a driver's license?
How many questions are on the written test?
Is there a study guide or practice test available online?
Do I need to schedule an appointment for the driving skills test? What are the requirements for the vehicle used?
How do I change the address on my driver's license?
How do I change the name on my driver license?
How do I change my Class E driver's license to a Class D Chauffeurs license?
Can I renew my driver's license/ID card if I am "temporarily" out of state/country?
Can I apply for a duplicate of my drivers license/identification card if I am "temporarily" out of state/country?
What do I need to renew my driver's license at the local Office of Motor Vehicles?
Can I renew my driver's license online?
Is there a "grace" period for an expired driver's license?
How do I transfer my out-of-state driver's license?
How do I transfer my out-of-country driver's license?
What are the regulations for obtaining a first time identification card?
How do I obtain a motorcycle endorsement?
Can I remove the restriction on my driver's license after having corrective vision surgery?
Can I register to vote at the local Office of Motor Vehicles?
Can I register for the Military Selective Service at the local Office of Motor Vehicles?
Who do I contact if I can not find the answer to my driver's license question in the FAQ?
What is the phone number of my local Motor Vehicles Office?
How do I replace a driver's license or identification card that has been lost, stolen, or mutilated?
Flags / Insurance Cancellations
Do all Motor Vehicle Offices handle insurance cancellations and reinstatements?Where can I go for assistance?What are the office hours?
How do I clear the insurance cancellation flag on my driver’s license or my vehicle registration?
What forms of payment will be accepted for insurance cancellations?
Is there a maximum fee I will pay if I have multiple cancellations on my license?
When the insurance cancellation record indicates a fee of $656.25, are there any other fees that are required in addition to that fee?
What must I do before cancelling the liability insurance on my vehicle?
Where can I surrender my vehicle license plate?
What should I do if I receive an official notice of cancellation of liability insurance?
I received an insurance cancellation notice; however, I have moved out of the State of Louisiana. What do I do?
Can I pay reinstatement fees with a credit/debit card?Can I use multiple cards?
Does the Office of Motor Vehicles provide for installment/payment plans for reinstatement fees or accept partial payments?
What is the Office of Motor Vehicles, Reinstatement Unit's mailing address, phone number and fax number?
How long will it take to process the reinstatement of my driving privileges?
Why do I need liability insurance on a vehicle that is inoperable or I am not driving?
What is the phone number of my local Motor Vehicles Office?
Installment Agreement
What makes me eligible to enter into an installment agreement?
How do I know what requirements are necessary to satisfy outstanding violations?
What do I need to bring to the Office of Motor Vehicles to enter into an installment agreement?
Can I enter into an installment agreement online?
Am I required to have a driver’s license to be eligible to enter into an installment agreement?
After I enter into an installment agreement will my license be valid?
After I enter into an installment agreement will my vehicles still be revoked (flagged)?
What will my installment payments be?
If I enter into an installment agreement when is my first payment be due?
What methods of payment will be accepted for an installment plan?
Will I be charged any service fees for installment plans?
What if I don’t have a debit or credit card or bank draft? Can I pay by cash monthly?
What will happen if there are no funds available when the monthly payment is due?
If I default on my installment agreement am I eligible to enter into a new agreement?
IRP
What is IRP?
What is a Motor Carrier?
What is an Owner/Operator?
What documents are needed to establish an apportioned account?
What is considered an established place of business?
Do I need an apportioned plate?
Where can you open an apportioned account or process a supplement?
Do I need a U.S. DOT Number?
How do I obtain a U.S. DOT Number?
Who is required to file a MCS-150B?
Which OMV offices can handle IRP supplemental applications?
After I submit a completed IRP application to the office will I receive my invoice in the mail?
What methods of payment are accepted by LA IRP Processing Center?
What are the renewal dates for IRP plates?
What is a trip permit?
Military
Who do I contact if I can not find the answer to my military question in FAQ?
How do I complete an out-of-state vehicle transfer?
How do I complete an out-of-country vehicle transfer?
When does my driver’s license expire?
Can I renew my drivers license/ID card if I am "temporarily" out of state/country?
Can I apply for a duplicate drivers license/identification card if I am "temporarily" out-of-state/country?
How do I complete a registration renewal?
Am I required to do an out-of-state driver’s license transfer?
Mobility Impaired
How do I obtain a mobility impaired hang tag?
How do I obtain a mobility impaired license plate?
How do I renew a mobility impaired hang tag?
How do I replace a lost, stolen, or mutilated mobility impaired handicap hang tag?
What must be submitted if applicant is unable to visit a Motor Vehicle Office?
When is a Physician's Certification of Mobility Impairment form required?
Who do I contact if I can not find the answer to my mobility impaired question in FAQ?
Official Driving Records
How do I obtain an Official Driving Record?
What appears on my Official Driving Record (ODR) and for how long do violations remain?
Why does my insurance company have information regarding an accident that is not on my Official Driving Record?
Real ID
What is REAL ID?
Why is OMV issuing REAL ID compliant driver’s licenses and identification cards?
What if I don’t want a REAL ID compliant driver’s license or identification card?
What if I don’t want a REAL ID compliant driver’s license or identification card-2?
My driver’s license is not up for renewal for a few years. Will I be able to board a domestic flight if I don’t come into an OMV to be issued a REAL ID compliant driver’s license?
Will a REAL ID cost more?
What is different when applying to be issued a REAL ID compliant driver’s license or identification card?
What if I am not eligible for a Social Security Number?
What if I am a dependent and do not have two documents that show I am living with a parent, guardian, or relative?
What if I live in an assisted care facility or nursing home and do not have two documents that show where I live?
What if I have lost my original or certified copy of any documents required to be issued a REAL ID compliant driver’s license or identification card?
Special / Personalized Plates
When do I have to pay for my personalized plate?
Is there any way to check on the status of a personalized plate I have ordered?
Will personalized plates have the new Louisiana Purchase design?
How will I know the cost of my personalized plate?
When will I know if my personalized plate selection has been accepted?
How long will it take for my personalized plate to be made?
When I get my special / personalized plate, what do I do with my old license plate?
Must I notify the Office of Motor Vehicles before a special / personalized plate is transferred from one vehicle to another ?
Will my special/personalized plate be mailed to me or do I have to pick it up?
What methods of payment are available?
Can I purchase my personalized plate online?
Suspensions / Disqualifications
Do all Motor Vehicle Offices handle suspensions/disqualifications and reinstatements? Where can I go for assistance? What are the office hours?
How can I get information concerning a block or suspension / disqualified of my drivers license? How I can reinstate my driving privileges?
Can I be issued a hardship drivers license?
I was issued a ticket in Louisiana but I am not licensed there. Where do I pay the ticket?
Can I pay my traffic ticket fine at the Office of Motor Vehicles?How much is my fine?
Why do I have to pay a fine to the court and a fine to the Office of Motor Vehicles?
Can I pay reinstatement fees with a credit/debit card? Can I use multiple cards?
Does the Office of Motor Vehicles provide for installment/payment plans for reinstatement fees or accept partial payments?
What methods of payment are accepted for reinstatement fees?
What is the Office of Motor Vehicles, Reinstatement Unit's mailing address, phone number and fax number?
How long will it take to process the reinstatement of my driving privileges?
I am trying to get my license in another state and need a letter indicating I do not have a record in Louisiana. How can I obtain this letter?
What is the phone number of my local Motor Vehicles Office?
Where can I find a list of "approved ignition interlock manufacturers"?
Title and Registration
How do I title and register a new vehicle?
How do I title and register a used vehicle?
How do I register a vehicle purchased out-of-state?
How do I transfer a vehicle registration from another state and what is the applicable use tax?
How do I register a vehicle purchased out-of-country?
How do I transfer a vehicle from a deceased owner?
What are the requirements when I sell my vehicle?
How do I apply for a "salvage" title?
How do I apply for a title and license plate for a homemade trailer?
Where can I get a vehicle application form?
What is the Office of Motor Vehicles mailing address?
Who do I contact if I did not receive a vehicle renewal invitation?
Where can I find information on motor vehicle inspection stations, requirements, and laws?
What are the insurance requirements?
How do I replace a mutilated/lost/destroyed certificate of title?
How can I obtain a duplicate registration certificate?
How do I change the address on my registration?
How do I record a lien/mortgage on my vehicle certificate of title?
How do I get a clear title/release a lien?
How do I cancel my license plate and registration?
How can I obtain owner and/or lienholder information for a vehicle that has been abandoned at an out of state storage facility?
How do I submit a request for microfilm research?
How do I renew my license plate online?
Who should I contact if I did not receive my certificate of title?
Who should I contact if I did not receive my renewal sticker for my license plate?
What is the minimum age to apply for a title and registration?
What methods of payment are available?
Who do I contact if I can not find the answer to my title or registration question in the FAQ?
What is the phone number of my local Motor Vehicles Office?
UCR
What is UCR?
Why did I get a letter & why do I owe UCR fees?
Who files under UCR
What am I required to do?
Where do I get forms & instructions?
Where do I get forms & info to update my DOT record?
Am I required to carry a credential in the vehicle?
What are the fees?
Can I pay the fees online?
What happens if I don’t register under UCR?
What if I am no longer in business?