La. R.S. 34:852.20

The department is hereby authorized to develop and implement a computer system which will permit the voluntary electronic recording of information concerning the perfection and release of vessel or outboard motor security interests without submitting or receiving paper title documents. The department may allow the submission of vessel or outboard motor title information for new, transferred, and corrected certificates of title, including the perfection and release of security interests, through electronic media in a cost-effective manner in lieu of the submission and maintenance of paper documents otherwise required by this Part.