Macon-Bibb County, Georgia
How to Fill Out a Macon-Bibb County Semi Truck Bill of Sale
Complete guide for filling out a semi truck bill of sale in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia. Includes the exact Bibb County Tag Office – Macon-Bibb County location, current tax rates, and notarization requirements.
Title Transfer Fee
$18.00
Sales Tax Rate
8.00%
Notarization
Not Required
Step-by-Step: Filling Out Your Macon-Bibb County Semi Truck Bill of Sale
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Enter seller and buyer information
Write full legal names and current addresses exactly as they appear on government-issued IDs. Both buyer and seller must use their full legal names — no nicknames or abbreviations. Errors here cause delays at the Bibb County Tag Office – Macon-Bibb County.
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Record Semi Truck details and VIN
Enter the year, make, model, body style, color, and the 17-character VIN exactly as printed on the dashboard (visible through the windshield) or door jamb sticker. The VIN must match the vehicle title exactly.
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Record sale price, date, and payment method
Write the agreed sale price in both numeral form ($12,500.00) and written form (twelve thousand five hundred dollars). Enter the exact date of the sale — this date triggers the Georgia title transfer requirement. Note payment method: cash, check, or other.
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Both parties sign and date
Both buyer and seller sign and date the completed form. Sign with blue or black ballpoint ink. Georgia does not require notarization for private vehicle sales. A signed title is the primary transfer document. Print at least two originals — one for each party.
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Submit to the Bibb County Tag Office – Macon-Bibb County
Bring the signed bill of sale, the vehicle title (signed over on the back), and a valid ID to: 477 Mulberry St, Macon, GA 31201. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–6:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM–12:00 PM. Phone: (678) 413-8400. You'll pay the title transfer fee of $18.00 and sales tax at 8.00%.
Macon-Bibb County Title & Registration Office
Office
Bibb County Tag Office – Macon-Bibb County
Address
477 Mulberry St, Macon, GA 31201
Phone
(678) 413-8400
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–6:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Special requirements in Bibb County:
- 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
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ✗Signing before the notary if notarization is required — the notary must witness the signature
- ✗VIN errors — even one wrong character causes the GA DMV to reject the title transfer
- ✗Leaving the sale price blank or writing "gift" if money changed hands — this triggers audit risk
- ✗Using correction fluid to fix mistakes — always initial handwritten corrections instead
- ✗Not keeping a copy — both buyer and seller need a signed original
FAQ — Semi Truck Bill of Sale in Macon-Bibb County
- Where do I file a semi truck bill of sale in Macon-Bibb County?
- File at the Bibb County Tag Office – Macon-Bibb County, located at 477 Mulberry St, Macon, GA 31201. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–6:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM–12:00 PM. Phone: (678) 413-8400.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Macon-Bibb County?
- The title transfer fee in Bibb County is $18.00. Combined sales tax rate: 8.00%. Georgia TAVT 7.0% of fair market value replaces sales tax; local rate approx 8.0%
- Does Macon-Bibb County, Georgia require notarization for a semi truck bill of sale?
- No. Georgia does not require notarization for private vehicle sales. A signed title is the primary transfer document.