Georgia Vehicle Bill of Sale

Before drafting your own Georgia Car Bill of Sale, it can be helpful to review an example. Use the template below as a reference to create your document.

Your Car Bill of Sale for Georgia should clearly document the sale and identify both parties. The list below shows what to include in this legal document:

• The seller’s and buyer’s full legal names and addresses
• Date of the sale
• Purchase price
• Vehicle details: Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) , year, model/series, body type
• Odometer reading at the time of sale
• “As-is” statement (if no warranty is provided)
• Signatures of both the seller and buyer

You can prepare your own or download a Georgia-specific Car Bill of Sale form, along with other legal documents, from this site.

You must title and register your newly bought vehicle at your County Tag Office. In Georgia, the registration deadlines are:

• New residents: Within 30 days after moving to Georgia.
• Current Georgia residents: Within 7 business days for a private sale or 30 days for a dealer purchase.

Required Vehicle Registration Forms

Make sure you have all the documents required to complete your motor vehicle registration in Georgia. You’ll usually need to present:

• Georgia Car Bill of Sale
• Valid driver’s license or state ID
• Motor Vehicle Title/Tag Application (Form MV-1)
• Vehicle’s original title or registration certificate
• Odometer disclosure statement (for vehicles under 20 years old)
• Proof of insurance

A T-8 Limited Power of Attorney form is also required if an agent registers the vehicle on your behalf.

How To Complete Your Vehicle Registration

At the County Tag Office, the tax commissioner will:

1. Review all required documentation
2. Check your insurance details
3. Collect registration or transfer fees
4. Issue your new license plate, or transfer the tag from your previous vehicle
5. Issue your new Georgia title and registration sticker

Certain vehicles in 13 metro Atlanta counties must pass an emissions inspection before registration. The tax commissioner will also verify this information.

After registering your vehicle, you may complete future updates online or by mail, including the renewal of your Georgia vehicle registration.

Georgia Car Registration Fees

Georgia vehicle registration fees vary by county and vehicle type. Standard fees typically include:

• Title fees
• License plate fees
• Vehicle taxes (Title Ad Valorem Tax or Annual Ad Valorem Tax)

Vehicles used for business purposes may also be subject to Georgia’s commercial vehicle registration fees.