Frequently Asked Questions

Certified Auto Title charges a flat fee of $23 per vehicle transaction. This single, straightforward rate applies to title transfers, registration renewals, license plates, and plate cancellations — no surprise costs or tiered pricing to worry about.

The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The office is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. No appointment is needed — walk-ins are welcome and you'll work one-on-one directly with the owner.

Paperwork is typically completed in 10 minutes or less at the office. Your new vehicle title is usually received within a week, though many clients get theirs in as little as three days.

Certified Auto Title does not handle driver's licenses, state ID cards, or license reinstatements — those still require a visit to the Office of Motor Vehicles. For title transfers, registrations, plates, notary services, and plate cancellations, they can take care of everything.

Bring payment for your registration renewal fee, proof of insurance, and a valid driver's license or state ID. With those documents in hand, the renewal can be completed in as little as 10 minutes and you'll leave with your new registration and sticker.

Skipping plate cancellation can lead to fines, a flagged driver's license, and complications transferring the title. Certified Auto Title completes the cancellation and provides an official receipt, keeping you fully protected after the sale.

Yes — Certified Auto Title can assist with license plates for antique vehicles that don't have a title on file. The owner will review your documents, identify anything missing, and help you obtain what's needed to move forward.

Yes, documents can be notarized on-site while you're completing your vehicle transaction. This saves an extra trip and lets you handle both the motor vehicle service and notarization in a single visit to the Shreveport office.

Unlike the Office of Motor Vehicles, Certified Auto Title requires no appointment, has no long wait lines, and offers one-on-one service directly with the owner. Most transactions are completed in 10 minutes or less at the Greenwood Road office.

Yes — while the office is located in Shreveport, LA, Certified Auto Title proudly serves customers from Bossier and all surrounding areas. Anyone in the region needing title transfers, registration renewals, or plate services is welcome to walk in.

A Public Tag Agent (PTA) is a privately run business licensed by the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles to handle title transfers, registration renewals, license plates, and more. Certified Auto Title is a licensed PTA in Shreveport — meaning you get official OMV transactions processed on the spot, without the state-office wait time or the need for an appointment.

Certified Auto Title is a licensed Public Tag Agent authorized by the Louisiana OMV to process title transfers officially and on the spot. That combination of state-backed authorization and same-visit processing is what separates a dedicated title office from a general DMV alternative.

Yes — a licensed Public Tag Agent like Certified Auto Title can process an official Louisiana title transfer on your behalf, fully authorized by the state OMV. You get the same legally valid result without the state-office lines or the need to schedule an appointment in advance.

Yes, Certified Auto Title serves the greater Shreveport-Bossier metro, including Bossier City, Stonewall, and Haughton. Walk-ins are welcome from anywhere in the area, so drivers from surrounding communities can come in without an appointment to handle title transfers, registration renewals, and notarized vehicle documents.

Certified Auto Title offers notary services on-site at their Shreveport location, specifically for vehicle-related transactions like title transfers and bill-of-sale signings. You can walk in during regular business hours and have your documents notarized the same visit, without scheduling a separate appointment at a bank or courthouse.

Yes, Certified Auto Title handles both the notarization and the official title or registration processing in a single visit. Because they are a licensed Louisiana Public Tag Agent with an on-site notary, buyers and sellers from across the Shreveport-Bossier metro can complete the entire transaction without making multiple stops.