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Macon-Bibb County, Georgia

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Financed vehicle — What You Need to Know

The buyer is financing the purchase through a lender. The lender will hold a security interest in the vehicle until the loan is paid in full, and the title will reflect the lienholder.

Seller guidance

If you are selling as a private party offering financing (seller financing), the transaction is governed by the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Regulation Z (12 CFR Part 1026). You must provide the buyer a written disclosure of APR, finance charge, amount financed, total payments, and payment schedule. Failure to comply can expose you to civil liability.

Buyer guidance

When financing through a bank or credit union, your lender will place a lien on the title. You will not receive a clear title until the loan is paid off. Under TILA, you have the right to a written disclosure of all loan terms before signing. Review the APR and total cost of financing carefully.

Legal note (Georgia-specific)

GA lienholders must release the lien within 30 days of payoff per OCGA § 40-3-56. The lienholder sends a release directly to the county tag office or provides a physical release document. The buyer should verify the title is lien-free at the county tag office before completing the purchase.

Financed vehicle checklist

  • Obtain pre-approval letter or lender commitment before finalizing sale price
  • Confirm lender's payoff instructions if seller has an existing lien
  • Record the new lienholder on the title at the DMV
  • Review TILA disclosure for APR, finance charge, and payment schedule
  • Retain a copy of the signed bill of sale and loan documents
  • Obtain written payoff amount from lienholder
  • Coordinate payoff and lien release at county tag office
  • Lienholder releases within 30 days per OCGA § 40-3-56
  • Buyer verifies lien-free status before title transfer

UTV Safety & Recall Information

Data sourced from NHTSA safety ratings and recall databases

Average Safety Rating

0 / 5

Avg. Price Range

$5,000–$25,000

Odometer Disclosure

Not required

Safety checkpoints for utv buyers

  • Verify ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) is intact and unmodified
  • Check seat belt function for all seating positions
  • Inspect half doors and nets for proper latching
  • Test differential lock and selectable drive modes
  • Confirm headlights, taillights, and brake lights all function
  • Verify parking brake holds the vehicle on a 15-degree slope
  • Check that windshield (if equipped) is rated and unmodified
  • Test horn and warning beeper function

Common recall categories

SteeringFuel SystemFire HazardSuspensionSeat Belts

On average, each utv model has approximately 2.8 recalls. Always check your specific vehicle at NHTSA.gov/recalls before completing a sale.

Georgia Tax & Fee Summary

State Sales Tax Rate

6.6%

Title Transfer Fee

$18

Private Party Exempt

No

6.6% TAVT (Title Ad Valorem Tax) on fair market value

TAVT applies to all vehicle sales — replaces sales tax since 2013

Visit the official Georgia DMV website

Local Requirements — Bibb County

DMV / Title Office

Bibb County Tag Office – Macon-Bibb County

Address

477 Mulberry St, Macon, GA 31201

Phone

(678) 413-8400

Office Hours

Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–6:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM–12:00 PM

https://dds.georgia.gov

Transfer Fees & Taxes — Macon-Bibb County

Title Transfer Fee

$18.00

Sales Tax Rate

8.00%

Base Registration Fee

$20.00

Georgia TAVT 7.0% of fair market value replaces sales tax; local rate approx 8.0%

Notarization: NOT REQUIRED

Georgia does not require notarization for private vehicle sales. A signed title is the primary transfer document.

Macon-Bibb County Transfer Checklist

  • Georgia charges a Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) at 7.0% of the fair market value instead of annual ad valorem tax
  • Title transfer at the Bibb County Tag Office within 30 days
  • Seller must sign the title and provide odometer disclosure
  • Buyer must obtain a Georgia tag within 30 days of establishing residency

County Information — Bibb County

County Clerk / Recorder

Bibb County Clerk of Superior Court

Phone

(478) 621-6527

Macon-Bibb County Financed vehicle utv generator — when to file

Georgia requires title transfer within 30 days of the sale date on the bill of sale. For financed vehicle transactions specifically, file at Bibb County Tag Office – Macon-Bibb County (477 Mulberry St, Macon, GA 31201) during normal hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–6:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM–12:00 PM. Miss the 30-day window and Georgia typically charges a late-transfer penalty plus accrued use tax, and the seller can remain on the title for civil liability until the buyer completes retitling. Bring the signed title, the completed Macon-Bibb County bill of sale, your government-issued ID, and payment for the $18.00 title transfer fee plus 8.00% sales tax on the purchase price.

Generator reminder. Whether you keep your generator as a generator-produced document, both buyer and seller should leave the signing with an identical executed copy. The buyer needs the original to present at Bibb County Tag Office – Macon-Bibb County; the seller keeps a duplicate to prove the date of transfer if a future liability question arises before the title fully retitles.

Frequently asked questions

What financed vehicle documents do I need for a utv sale in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia?

For a financed vehicle utv transaction in Macon-Bibb County, you need: Obtain pre-approval letter or lender commitment before finalizing sale price; Confirm lender's payoff instructions if seller has an existing lien; Record the new lienholder on the title at the DMV; Review TILA disclosure for APR, finance charge, and payment schedule; Retain a copy of the signed bill of sale and loan documents; Obtain written payoff amount from lienholder; Coordinate payoff and lien release at county tag office; Lienholder releases within 30 days per OCGA § 40-3-56; Buyer verifies lien-free status before title transfer.

What is the sales tax on a utv private sale in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia?

The combined sales tax rate in Macon-Bibb County is 8.00%. Georgia TAVT 7.0% of fair market value replaces sales tax; local rate approx 8.0%

Do I need to notarize a utv bill of sale in Georgia?

No, notarization is not required. Georgia does not require notarization for private vehicle sales. A signed title is the primary transfer document.

What are common recalls for a utv?

Common recall categories for utvs include: Steering, Fuel System, Fire Hazard, Suspension, Seat Belts. On average, each utv model has approximately 2.8 recalls. Always check your specific vehicle at NHTSA.gov before completing a sale.

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