The vehicle registration process and requirements can vary from county to county, so you should call your County Tag Office to make sure you have everything you need to complete your registration. Generally, you will need the following in order to register your vehicle in Georgia:

• The location of your County Tag Office
• Valid Georgia driver’s license or ID card
• A completed Form MV-1 Title and Tag Application (you can do this online or print and fill out the form by hand).
• A passing emissions inspection certificate, if applicable
• Proof of ownership (Examples: bill of sale, vehicle title, Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin)
• Proof of insurance
• Form of payment for fees (contact your County Tag Office to find out what forms of payment are accepted as well as what fees you should be prepared to pay)
• Form of payment for taxes (contact your County Tag Office to find out what forms of payment are accepted); note, Georgia has two different types of vehicle taxes:
  • Annual Ad Valorem Tax (AAVT) – Vehicles purchased before March 1, 2013,  are subject to AAVT; the amount of this tax changes based on the current value of your vehicle. Estimate your AAVT.
  • Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) – If you purchased your vehicle after March 1, 2013, or if you have moved to the state of Georgia since then, you will need to pay a one-time TAVT when you title your car in Georgia; the amount of this tax is determined by multiplying your vehicle’s fair market value by the rate of the tax at the time of purchase. Estimate your TAVT.

After ensuring you have all the required documents, etc., you can complete your registration in person or by mail. Please note, it is typically faster to complete the vehicle registration process in person versus by mail.

• Once your paperwork is processed, you should receive your registration within two to three weeks. If you do not receive your registration within 30 days, you should follow up with your County Tag Office.
• When it’s time to renew your registration (your birthday month), you will have the option of doing it online, in person or by mail via your County Tag Office, or at a Georgia MV Express Self-Service Tag Kiosk (in participating counties).