Register a Georgia Vehicle

Title and Register a Vehicle in Georgia

Whether you newly purchased a vehicle or have recently moved to the Peach State, the Department of Revenue requires you to register your vehicle.

If you’re a new resident of Georgia, you must first obtain your license or state ID before titling and registering your vehicle. 

You have 30 days from establishing residency to obtain a Georgia title and registration in the county you live in.

Some counties require you to get an emissions inspection before registering your vehicle.

To register a vehicle, visit your local county tag office and provide:

• Your Georgia license or ID card.
• Proof of vehicle ownership. This may include the:
  • Vehicle title (buyer and seller sections must be completed if applicable).
  • Registration from out-of-state (if the state you moved from does NOT issue titles).
  • Manufacturer's certificate of origin (if the vehicle is new and does NOT have a title).
  • Vehicles without a title will require a completed Certification of Inspection (T-22B)
• A completed Statement of Title Held by Lienholder, Security Interest Holder, or Leasing Compan (T-17) (if your vehicle has a lien or is leased).
• Your completed Motor Vehicle Tag Application (MV-1).
• A certificate of a completed emissions inspection (in participating counties).
• Proof of insurance.
• The applicable fees and taxes.

If you have a lien or a lease on a vehicle you purchased out of state, the county will contact the lienholder or lessee using the information you provided on your T-17 form. A registration will be issued upon application and the new title will be mailed to the vehicle owner.

Georgia Title and Registration Fees

• GA registration: $20.
• Taxes may differ between counties.
• Title fee: $18.
• Emissions fees vary between locations.