When should I use the divorce transfer page?
Use this page when your side by side sale in Georgia fits a divorce transfer scenario. It walks you through the specific disclosures and details that apply to this type of transaction.
Divorce transfer — Georgia
Georgia Side by Side bill of sale for divorce transfer
Complete your Georgia side by side bill of sale for a divorce transfer transaction. Enter buyer and seller details, vehicle information, and generate a signed PDF in minutes.
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What to know about divorce transfer sales in Georgia
If you are transferring the vehicle per a divorce decree, provide the buyer (your spouse) with a copy of the court order or settlement agreement, the signed title assignment, and a bill of sale showing $0 or the agreed consideration. Many states require a signed title plus a copy of the divorce decree to waive transfer fees or sales tax on court-ordered transfers. Consult your family law attorney before signing anything.
What to include in your bill of sale
- Full legal names and addresses for both buyer and seller.
- Side by Side make, model, year, VIN, and current mileage.
- Agreed sale price, payment method, and transaction date.
- Any divorce transfer-specific disclosures required in Georgia.
Seller guidance
If you are transferring the vehicle per a divorce decree, provide the buyer (your spouse) with a copy of the court order or settlement agreement, the signed title assignment, and a bill of sale showing $0 or the agreed consideration. Many states require a signed title plus a copy of the divorce decree to waive transfer fees or sales tax on court-ordered transfers. Consult your family law attorney before signing anything.
Buyer guidance
You will generally need the signed title, a copy of the divorce decree or marital settlement agreement, and a bill of sale to register the vehicle in your name. Many states exempt court-ordered spousal transfers from sales tax — bring documentation to the DMV. If the vehicle has a lien, the lienholder must release the lien or refinance the loan in your name before the title can be fully transferred to you.
Legal considerations
Vehicle transfers pursuant to divorce are governed by state domestic relations law and motor vehicle transfer statutes. Under IRC § 1041, transfers of property between spouses incident to divorce are generally not taxable events for federal income tax purposes. Most states waive sales tax on court-ordered transfers (e.g., California Revenue and Taxation Code § 6285; Texas Tax Code § 152.025). If the vehicle is jointly titled, both parties must sign the title assignment unless the court order vests sole ownership in one party.
Checklist for this transaction
- 1Obtain a certified copy of the divorce decree or marital settlement agreement
- 2Confirm the vehicle is specifically identified in the decree (VIN or description)
- 3Both parties sign the title assignment (unless decree awards sole ownership)
- 4Prepare a bill of sale noting the court-ordered transfer and consideration ($0 or agreed value)
- 5Confirm your state DMV's sales tax exemption requirement for divorce transfers
- 6If a lien exists, contact the lienholder to release or refinance before completing transfer
Need the printable workflow?
Use the main Georgia side by side bill of sale flow when you are ready to generate the completed document.
Open Georgia Side by Side bill of saleFrequently asked questions
Why does the divorce transfer scenario have its own page?
Different sale scenarios — such as private party, dealer, or gifted transfers — have different documentation requirements. This page focuses on what buyers and sellers need for a divorce transfer transaction specifically.
What should be included in this bill of sale?
Include the buyer and seller details, vehicle identifiers, sale price, date, signatures, and any notes specific to the divorce transfer transaction.