How to Transfer a Semi Truck Title in Georgia

Seller's guide: which sections to complete, what to keep, and how to release liability after a private semi truck sale in Georgia.

⚠ Notarization Required in Georgia

Step-by-Step: Transferring the Semi Truck Title as the Seller

Complete the seller's sections on the Georgia title

Georgia Certificate of Title: (1) Seller signature — must be notarized. (2) Printed name. (3) Date. (4) Sale price. (5) Odometer reading. Georgia requires notarization for all title transfers. Find a notary at most banks, UPS stores, or AAA branches.

Provide odometer disclosure and get notarized

Federal law requires odometer disclosure for vehicles under 10 years old and under 16,000 lbs GVWR. Record the current mileage in the odometer section of the title assignment. Georgia requires your signature to be notarized. Both seller and buyer must sign before a licensed notary. Find a notary at most banks, credit unions, UPS Stores, or AAA offices.

Hand the title to the buyer and keep your copy

Keep a copy of the notarized title and the completed bill of sale. Georgia does not have a separate seller receipt portion.

Notify the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) of the sale

The buyer must title the vehicle within 30 days and pay TAVT. As the seller, notify the Georgia DOR to end your registration obligation.

Cancel insurance and plates

After the title is signed and handed over, contact your insurer to cancel or transfer your semi truck insurance. Notify the Georgia DOR of the sale to remove the vehicle from your registration records.

Most Common Title Transfer Errors (and How to Avoid Them)

✗ Error: Using white-out or correction fluid

✓ Fix: Apply for a duplicate title before the sale. DMVs reject corrected titles in all 50 states.

✗ Error: Leaving the odometer field blank

✓ Fix: Federal law requires odometer disclosure for vehicles under 10 years old and under 16,000 lbs. Always fill it in.

✗ Error: Signing in the wrong section

✓ Fix: The seller signs the "Assignment" section — not the buyer section. Read the title carefully before signing.

✗ Error: Forgetting to notify the DMV after the sale

✓ Fix: File the release of liability/notice of transfer within the state deadline. Until you do, you remain liable.

✗ Error: Handing over the title without a bill of sale

✓ Fix: Always create a bill of sale alongside the title transfer. It's your dated, signed proof of sale price and condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the seller or buyer fill out the Georgia title?

Both parties complete different sections. As the seller, you complete the assignment section: your signature, printed name, date, sale price, and odometer reading. In Georgia, your signature must be notarized. The buyer completes the buyer information section (name, address) when they apply for their new title at the DMV.

Does Georgia require a notary to transfer a semi truck title?

Yes — Georgia requires notarization for all title transfers. Both the seller and buyer must sign before a licensed notary. Find a notary at most banks, UPS Stores, credit unions, or AAA branches. Without notarization, the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) will reject the title transfer application.

What does a seller need to include in the Georgia title assignment?

Most states require: (1) Seller's signature. (2) Seller's printed name. (3) Date of sale. (4) Sale price (or "gift" if applicable). (5) Odometer reading. Georgia may have additional requirements. Georgia Certificate of Title: (1) Seller signature — must be notarized. (2) Printed name. (3) Date. (4) Sale price. (5) Odometer reading. Georgia requires notarization for all title transfers. Find a notary at most banks, UPS stores, or AAA branches. Do NOT fill in a buyer name — the buyer handles that portion when applying for their new title.

How does a seller release liability after transferring a semi truck title in Georgia?

Notify the Georgia DOR of the sale to remove the vehicle from your registration records.

How long does the buyer have to transfer the title in Georgia?

The buyer must title the vehicle within 30 days and pay TAVT. As the seller, notify the Georgia DOR to end your registration obligation.

What happens if a seller makes an error on the Georgia title?

Do not use white-out or correction fluid on any section of a vehicle title — this voids the document and the DMV will reject it. If you make an error, apply for a duplicate title before the sale. A duplicate title typically costs $10–$75 and takes 1–3 weeks in most states. Never try to correct an error with any type of fluid or marker.

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