La. R.S. 47:513.2 — New residents; registration; inspection

A. Any person who is a new resident of Louisiana shall apply for a certificate of
registration for each motor vehicle he owns and operates on the public streets and roadways
in Louisiana within thirty days of the date he establishes residency in Louisiana.
B. Any motor vehicle owned and operated by a new resident of Louisiana on the
public streets and roadways in Louisiana shall bear a valid safety inspection certificate within
thirty days of the date he establishes residency in Louisiana.
C. For purposes of this Section, a person is considered to have established residency
in Louisiana on the date he is issued a Louisiana driver's license.