Georgia Title Transfer Fees & Vehicle Taxes
When buying or selling a car privately in Georgia, the buyer is responsible for all DMV fees at the time of registration. The total out-of-pocket cost includes the title transfer fee, sales tax, and registration fee.
Georgia Vehicle Transfer Fee Summary
Note: Sales tax and use tax are paid at the DMV during registration — not at the time of the private sale. County-level taxes may apply on top of state rates.
Georgia Additional Notes
- ›TAVT replaced sales tax and annual ad valorem tax in 2013
- ›Emissions testing required in 13 metro Atlanta counties
- ›Title must be transferred within 30 days of purchase
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the title transfer fee in Georgia?▾
The Georgia title transfer fee is $18. This is paid by the buyer at the DMV when completing the transfer, and does not include sales tax or registration fees.
What is the sales tax rate on vehicles in Georgia?▾
Georgia vehicle sales tax: Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) of 6.6% of fair market value.
Who pays the sales tax in a Georgia private car sale?▾
In Georgia, the buyer pays the vehicle sales tax at registration — not at the time of the sale. The tax is assessed when the buyer visits the DMV to transfer the title and register the vehicle.
Create your Georgia bill of sale for free
Create Bill of Sale — Free →More Georgia guides
- How to Transfer a Car Title in Georgia
- How to Write a Bill of Sale in Georgia
- Georgia Bill of Sale Requirements
- How to Sell a Car Privately in Georgia
- Does Georgia Require Notarization for a Bill of Sale?
- Georgia car bill of sale generator
- Georgia bill of sale (all vehicles)
- Title Transfer Fees & Taxes — all states
- All bill of sale guides