Free Georgia Free Printable Bill of Sale
Georgia's DOR publishes Form T-7 (Bill of Sale), but a bill of sale is required only for a 1985-or-older vehicle that does not need a title; for other private sales a clearly printed bill of sale is a useful record, and notarization is not required. However, Georgia's most important distinction is the Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT): a one-time 7% tax on the vehicle's fair market value (not the purchase price) paid at the County Tag Office when the buyer titles and registers — and a private-sale buyer must register within 7 business days of the sale, with TAVT penalties after day 30.
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Georgia Free Printable Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
See state rules
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Not required
Sales Tax Details
Georgia does not charge traditional sales tax on vehicle purchases. Instead, a one-time 7% Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) is assessed on the vehicle's fair market value as determined by the Georgia DOR — not the sale price on the bill of sale.
Georgia Free Printable Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Print your bill of sale — include the VIN, year, make, model, odometer reading, sale price, date of sale, and full legal names, addresses, and signatures of both buyer and seller.
- Signatures from both parties at the transaction complete the document — no notary, no witness.
- Sign the title over on its back, no field skipped and the odometer entered disclosure section.
- Make three executed copies of the completed form — a copy per party plus a third to present at the County Tag Office.
- Look up the vehicle's fair market value using the Georgia DOR's TAVT calculator before visiting the County Tag Office so you know the TAVT amount owed.
- Buyer brings the signed title, proof of insurance, and valid ID (plus the bill of sale for a 1985-or-older vehicle that does not need a title) to the County Tag Office within 7 business days of the sale.
- Pay the 7% TAVT (calculated on the vehicle's fair market value, not the sale price) at the County Tag Office to receive a new title and registration.
Common Pitfalls
- Assuming TAVT is based on the sale price listed on the bill of sale is the biggest mistake buyers make — Georgia assesses TAVT on the vehicle's state-determined fair market value, which may be significantly higher than what you paid.
- Waiting 30 days — Georgia requires a private-sale buyer to register within 7 business days, and TAVT paid after day 30 draws a 10% penalty plus 1% a month.
- Sellers should retain their copy of the bill of sale until they confirm the title has been transferred; until then, the vehicle may remain associated with their name in Georgia records.
- Odometer disclosure is a federal requirement for vehicles of model year 2011 or newer — a title with a blank odometer section will be rejected at the County Tag Office.
- Buyers who purchase a vehicle with an existing lien must confirm the lien is satisfied before the seller can legally sign over a clean title.
Georgia Free Printable Bill of Sale — FAQs
Does Georgia require a notarized bill of sale?
No. Georgia imposes no notary requirement on private-sale paperwork. The parties just sign at the moment of the deal.
What is the TAVT and how much will I owe?
Georgia's Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) is a one-time 7% tax assessed on the vehicle's fair market value as determined by the Georgia DOR — not the price you paid. You can estimate the amount using the TAVT calculator at the Georgia DOR website before you go to the County Tag Office.
Is there an official Georgia bill of sale form I should use?
Georgia's DOR publishes Form T-7 (Bill of Sale). It is required only for a 1985-or-older vehicle that does not need a title (a bill of sale showing the chain of ownership also works). For titled vehicles the signed title and Form MV-1 carry the transfer, and any clearly written bill of sale with the VIN, sale price, date, vehicle description, and both signatures makes a good record.
How many originals should we print and sign?
Print three copies — one for the seller's records, one for the buyer's records, and one to present at the County Tag Office during the title transfer.
Can writing a lower sale price reduce the TAVT I owe?
No. Georgia calculates the TAVT based on the vehicle's state-determined fair market value, not the price listed on the bill of sale. Even if the bill of sale shows a very low price, you will owe TAVT on the DOR's valuation of the vehicle.