Certificate of Destruction for Flooded Cars

When a motor vehicle is determined to be a total loss because of water damage, Louisiana law states that the insurance company acquiring ownership of the vehicle shall send the title certificate and an application for a Certificate of Destruction to the Office of Motor Vehicles within 30 days of settling the claim.

For details, please see the Office of Motor Vehicles Water Damaged Vehicle Policy and the Certificate of Destruction Policy, which outlines the required documentation and applicable fees. Please click here for the Vehicle Application Form.