Cancel Vehicle Registration

To cancel a vehicle registration, you will need:

• Your license plate number or VIN number 
• Your driver’s license number or Letter ID (Letter IDs may be found on any letter sent to you regarding your vehicle)
• Form MV-18J Application of Voluntary Registration Cancellation, if cancelling your registration in person

You can cancel your vehicle registration online or in person.

Military Personnel

Military personnel who are deployed may voluntarily cancel their vehicle registration if the vehicle will not be driven during deployment.

You must cancel your vehicle registration before canceling your insurance coverage.

To cancel your registration:

• Use DRIVES e-services, or
• Submit a completed Form MV-18J application for voluntary registration cancellation by mail or in person at your county tag office

Reinstating Your Registration After Deployment

To reinstate your vehicle registration, visit your county tag office and provide:

• Payment of all ad valorem taxes and any applicable registration fines
• Proof of Georgia motor vehicle liability insurance
• A completed, signed, and notarized Form MV-18G service member's affidavit for mandatory insurance relief. The "certification of service member's commanding officer" section must be completed and signed.
• Proof of emissions inspection, if required in your county

• Please keep a copy of your vehicle registration cancellation for your records.
• Once you’ve cancelled your registration, you can cancel your insurance coverage. Do not cancel your insurance coverage before cancelling your registration, or else you may receive fines or penalties for having a registered but uninsured vehicle.

Last updated May 2026