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Savannah, Georgia

Documents Needed to Sell a Trailer in Savannah

Everything the seller and buyer need for a private trailer sale in Savannah, Georgia. File at the GA DDS – Savannah Customer Service Center — title transfer fee: $18.00, sales tax: 7.00%.

Seller Must Provide

  • 1Signed Trailer title (sign on the back where it says "Seller's Signature")
  • 2Completed bill of sale
  • 3Valid government-issued photo ID
  • 4Odometer disclosure statement (if not printed on the back of the title)
  • 5Lien release letter (if a loan was paid off) from the lender

Buyer Must Bring to DMV

  • 1Signed Trailer title from seller
  • 2Signed bill of sale
  • 3Valid government-issued photo ID
  • 4Payment for title transfer fee: $18.00
  • 5Payment for sales tax: 7.00% of purchase price
  • 6Proof of Georgia insurance (required before registration)

Notarization: ✓ Not Required in Georgia

Georgia does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.

Where to File in Savannah

Office

GA DDS – Savannah Customer Service Center

Address

7610 White Bluff Rd, Savannah, GA 31406

Phone

(678) 413-8400

Hours

Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–6:00 PM

Fees for Trailer Title Transfer in Savannah

Title Transfer Fee

$18.00

Sales Tax Rate

7.00%

Notarization

Not Required

Georgia TAVT at 7.0% of fair market value

FAQ — Documents for Trailer Sale in Savannah

What documents do I need to sell a trailer in Savannah?
To sell a trailer in Savannah you need: a signed Trailer title, a completed bill of sale, and a valid photo ID. An odometer disclosure is also required for most motor vehicles. File the title transfer at the GA DDS – Savannah Customer Service Center.
Is a bill of sale required to sell a trailer in Savannah, Georgia?
Yes. The GA DDS – Savannah Customer Service Center requires a signed bill of sale to process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a Georgia-compliant PDF in 60 seconds.
What is the trailer title transfer fee in Savannah?
The title transfer fee in Chatham County is $18.00. Sales tax of 7.00% is also due at the time of registration. Georgia TAVT at 7.0% of fair market value
Where do I file a trailer title transfer in Savannah?
File at the GA DDS – Savannah Customer Service Center, 7610 White Bluff Rd, Savannah, GA 31406. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–6:00 PM. Phone: (678) 413-8400.

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