Free Georgia Gift Bill of Sale
Georgia is unique in that its Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) applies to every vehicle transfer — including family gifts — but filing form T-7 (Gift Affidavit) reduces the rate from 7% to just 0.5% of fair market value. On a $20,000 vehicle, that is $100 instead of $1,400 — saving $1,300 with one notarized form. The T-7 must be notarized and submitted alongside the signed title at your county tag office within 30 days of the gift.
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Georgia Gift Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Sales Tax Details
Georgia's Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) applies to ALL vehicle transfers, including family gifts. The standard TAVT rate is 7% of FMV. With a notarized T-7 Gift Affidavit, qualifying family transfers pay only 0.5% of FMV — on a $20,000 car, that is $100 vs. $1,400.
Exemption: Georgia T-7 Gift Affidavit reduces TAVT from 7% to 0.5% for immediate family transfers
Inspection Requirements
Georgia does not require a statewide safety or emissions inspection for vehicle title transfers. Some counties previously had emissions testing programs, but Georgia's I/M program ended in 2020.
Registration
Registration for this vehicle type is handled by Georgia County Tag Office — not the same agency that handles cars in Georgia. Plan for separate filings.
Georgia Gift Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Download Georgia form T-7 (Gift Affidavit) from the GA DOR website — both donor and recipient must complete and sign it in front of a notary public.
- Have form T-7 notarized — a non-notarized T-7 will be rejected and the full 7% TAVT rate will apply.
- Sign the back of the existing Georgia title over to the recipient, completing the odometer disclosure and all required fields.
- Prepare a bill of sale with the donor's and recipient's full legal names, vehicle year/make/model/VIN, the gift date, and $0 or "Gift" as the stated consideration.
- Both parties bring valid government-issued photo ID (or notarized power of attorney for an absent party) to the county tag office.
- Submit the notarized T-7, signed title, bill of sale, completed MV-1 title application (if required), and payment for the 0.5% TAVT plus title and registration fees to the county tag office.
- Complete the transfer within 30 days of the gift date — after 30 days, the standard 7% TAVT rate may apply.
Common Pitfalls
- Submitting a non-notarized T-7 — this is the most costly mistake in a Georgia vehicle gift; the county tag office will reject an un-notarized affidavit and assess the full 7% TAVT rate, turning a $100 tax bill into $1,400 on a $20,000 vehicle.
- Assuming the gift is completely tax-free — unlike many other states, Georgia's TAVT always applies to vehicle transfers; the T-7 reduces the rate but does not eliminate the tax.
- Missing the 30-day transfer deadline, which results in late fees and potentially triggers re-assessment at the standard 7% TAVT rate.
- Gifting to extended family (aunt, uncle, cousin, in-law) and expecting the 0.5% rate — only parent, child, sibling, spouse, grandparent, and grandchild qualify for the T-7 reduced rate.
- Confusing the county tag office location — Georgia title transfers are handled at county tax commissioner offices (county tag offices), not state DOR offices.
Pro Tip
The notarized T-7 is the single most important document in a Georgia vehicle gift — it is the difference between a $100 tax bill and a $1,400 one on a typical used vehicle.