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Question about wildlife and fisheries office in BR.

Posted on 8/28/26 at 2:25 pm
Posted by Stumpknocker
SWLA
Member since Mar 2021
847 posts
Posted on 8/28/26 at 2:25 pm
I need to go to the wildlife and fisheries office in BR to clear up a boat title transfer mess involving another state.

Is this office easier to deal with than DMV or it is a nightmare too? Long waits, lines, etc..

It’s too involved to handle over the phone. So just wondering before I make the 6 hr round trip from SWLA. :-(

This old man would sure appreciate any feedback! Tks
Posted by Hangover Haven
Metry
Member since Oct 2013
34886 posts
Posted on 8/28/26 at 2:26 pm to
Post this here, you'll probably get better results...

Outdoor Board

But the last time I dealt with WL&F on a boat title, back in the 90's, they were very easy and helpful...
This post was edited on 8/28/26 at 2:29 pm
Posted by Motorboat
At the camp
Member since Oct 2007
24336 posts
Posted on 8/28/26 at 2:28 pm to
It’s not bad. Better than the omv but same if you don’t have your shite in order.
Posted by leftovergumbo
Member since May 2018
581 posts
Posted on 8/28/26 at 2:28 pm to
It's easier than the OMV. You'll still have to wait, but there won't be as many screaming children.

As someone who goes to the OMV often, the key is knowing what paperwork you need and having an appointment. Don't just show up and blame the teller for your ignorance.
Posted by KemoSabe65
70605
Member since Mar 2018
7579 posts
Posted on 8/28/26 at 2:34 pm to
Have all documentation and it shouldn’t be difficult. If you have to pull up an email you need to go outside. Zero WiFi inside their building or it wasn’t available previous visits.
Posted by nicholastiger
Member since Jan 2004
57388 posts
Posted on 8/28/26 at 2:35 pm to
you've come to the wrong place
Posted by Seth Bullock
Member since Nov 2024
429 posts
Posted on 8/28/26 at 2:41 pm to
Before making the drive, check with a local tag \ title place. Have one near me that can handle most anything and they send a runner to WL&F a couple times a week or as needed.
Posted by Homey the Clown
Member since Feb 2009
6104 posts
Posted on 8/28/26 at 3:22 pm to
Find a local Title company. There's one here in Lake Charles that handled everything with LADWF when I bought a boat earlier this year that was registered in TX. The name of the one here is Thib's Title. I called em, asked for them to list every document I needed to get it all straightened out, and when I showed up with all of it, I paid, and they handled everything for me.
Posted by Fencepimp
Brusly
Member since Jun 2022
1218 posts
Posted on 8/28/26 at 4:04 pm to
I think they have Monday morning set strictly for boat paperwork
Posted by 985_Tiger
Member since Jul 2021
214 posts
Posted on 8/28/26 at 4:50 pm to
Easy. Definitely call before you go to make sure you have all required documents needed, you’ll be in & out in no time.
Posted by tiger91
In my own little world
Member since Nov 2005
40280 posts
Posted on 8/28/26 at 4:55 pm to
We didn’t have a hard time .. we were headed through Br to get to our destination so we stopped and did it in person.

Was to register my husbands boat. Waited maybe 30 minutes? Went pretty quick and everyone was pleasant. Not like the dmv.
Posted by White Doug
Member since Mar 2015
91 posts
Posted on 8/28/26 at 4:58 pm to
Just did this. It's very easy, and much better than the DMV.

If you call, they are extremely helpful, told me exactly what I needed to bring up to Br. I waited 5 mins to be helped and got my registration in about 5 mins at the counter.

I bought a boat from a guy in Mississippi. Paperwork was clean.

I went to abc title to get the trailer done. Form 1331 for La Dept Rev at the main DMV office in Nola. Nola city hall for their signature after LDR on the same form. Then to Br to get registration done.
Posted by Stumpknocker
SWLA
Member since Mar 2021
847 posts
Posted on 8/28/26 at 6:13 pm to
Thanks all!
Posted by Major Dutch Schaefer
Location: Classified
Member since Nov 2011
39829 posts
Posted on 8/28/26 at 6:16 pm to
quote:

Is this office easier to deal with than DMV or it is a nightmare too?


Yes
Posted by Bigfishchoupique
Member since Jul 2017
9687 posts
Posted on 8/28/26 at 8:08 pm to
Go in person. Go to the lady on the far left at the windows. Very pretty married brunette about 40 years old. She is on the ball and will help you. Can’t remember her name.
This post was edited on 8/28/26 at 8:09 pm
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