Macon-Bibb County, Georgia
Print a van bill of sale form for your trade-in in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia. Fill in the details online, then print the completed document for both parties to sign.
Paper Size
US Letter (8.5 × 11 in)
Margins
0.5 in minimum all sides
Ink
Black ink, laser or inkjet
Both parties should sign with a ballpoint pen in blue or black ink. Initial any corrections rather than using correction fluid.
The buyer offers their current vehicle as partial payment for another vehicle. Trade-ins typically occur at dealerships but can also happen in private party transactions.
In a private trade-in, each party is simultaneously buyer and seller. Execute two separate bills of sale — one for each vehicle — with clearly stated values. Each party should receive a clean title for the vehicle they are accepting. Confirm that neither vehicle has an outstanding lien before trading.
At a dealership, the trade-in allowance is a negotiated discount on the purchase price. The dealer will handle the title transfer paperwork. For private trade-ins, ensure you receive a bill of sale that accurately states the value of the vehicle you are trading in — this determines your sales tax liability on the net purchase price in most states.
Many states allow a sales tax credit for trade-in value (reducing taxable amount to the difference between new vehicle price and trade-in allowance). This "tax swap" benefit is governed by state law (e.g., available in most states, but not California, Michigan, or Hawaii for full-price vehicles). Each vehicle's lien (if any) must be paid off as part of the exchange.
Data sourced from NHTSA safety ratings and recall databases
Average Safety Rating
4.1 / 5
Avg. Price Range
$5,000–$35,000
Odometer Disclosure
Required
On average, each van model has approximately 3 recalls. Always check your specific vehicle at NHTSA.gov/recalls before completing a sale.
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
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
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%
Georgia does not require notarization for private vehicle sales. A signed title is the primary transfer document.
County Clerk / Recorder
Bibb County Clerk of Superior Court
Phone
(478) 621-6527
Georgia requires title transfer within 30 days of the sale date on the bill of sale. For trade-in 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.
Printable reminder. Whether you keep your printable as a printed two-copy paper record, 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.
For a trade-in van transaction in Macon-Bibb County, you need: Prepare two separate bills of sale (one for each vehicle being exchanged); Verify clean title and lien-free status on both vehicles; Establish fair market value for each vehicle for accurate tax reporting; Complete odometer disclosure on both vehicles; Confirm your state's trade-in sales tax credit rule to calculate net tax owed.
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%
No, notarization is not required. Georgia does not require notarization for private vehicle sales. A signed title is the primary transfer document.
Common recall categories for vans include: Electrical, Power Train, Airbags, Doors/Latches, Fuel System. On average, each van model has approximately 3 recalls. Always check your specific vehicle at NHTSA.gov before completing a sale.
45% faster sale
Vehicles whose listings include a history report spend ~45% less time on site before selling, and report-viewers are 5x more likely to become a lead.
Source: Experian / AutoCheck
$4,000 avg loss
NHTSA estimates 450,000+ vehicles per year are sold with rolled-back odometers — the average victim loses about $4,000 in downstream repair costs.
Source: NHTSA
17.5M private sales/yr
About 17.5 million private-party vehicle transactions happen in the U.S. each year — roughly 47% of the used market.
Source: Cox Automotive 2024
1 in 3 buyers
Roughly 1 in 3 used-car buyers say they suspect private sellers are hiding mechanical problems — documentation closes that trust gap.
Source: JW Surety Bonds (n=3,000)
$60–$85 mobile notary
Mobile notary visit minimums run $60–$85 — higher on weekends, plus per-mile travel fees. State-formatted documents skip the trip.
Source: Thumbtack / NNA