The Louisiana Lien & Privilege Certificate is a document that is issued by the state of Louisiana in order to register a lien against the title of a property. This certificate is issued by the Office of Motor Vehicles and serves as proof that the lien holder has a valid claim against the property. The certificate is generally used in cases of business loans, auto loans, and other types of secured debt. There are two types of Louisiana Lien & Privilege Certificate: one for motor vehicles and the other for non-motor vehicles. The motor vehicle lien & privilege certificate is issued for vehicles such as cars, boats, and motorcycles. The non-motor vehicle lien & privilege certificate is issued for property such as real estate, equipment, and other tangible assets. Both types of certificates must be recorded with the local parish recorder in order to be legally enforceable.