Georgia Title Transfer Process
Transferring a car title in Georgia is a necessary step when selling or buying a vehicle. Here's everything you need to know.
For Sellers
As the seller, your responsibilities are simple:
**Sign the back of the title** in the designated seller area. Include the date and odometer reading.**Remove your license plate** — Georgia plates stay with the owner, not the vehicle.**Provide a bill of sale** — Include the VIN, sale price, date, and both parties' names and addresses.For Buyers
The buyer must complete the title transfer within 30 days of purchase:
Visit your county tag office with the signed title, bill of sale, and valid ID.Pay the **Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT)** — currently 7% of the vehicle's fair market value for new residents, or 3% for subsequent transfers.Pay the title transfer fee of $18.The tag office will issue a new title in the buyer's name.What If the Title Is Lost?
If you've lost the title, don't worry:
Apply for a duplicate title — at your county tag office. The fee is approximately $8.You'll need your VIN, valid ID, and to fill out Form MV-1 (Title/Tag Application).Processing typically takes 2-4 weeks by mail, or can be done same-day at some offices.**Selling to MyCarOffer?** We handle all title transfer paperwork for you — including lost title situations and lien payoffs. You don't need to visit the DMV at all.