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How to Fill Out a Bill of Sale in Georgia

A step-by-step guide to every field on a Georgia vehicle bill of sale — with a free filled-in example you can download instantly.

Georgia changes what the price on your bill of sale means: since 2013 the state charges no sales tax on vehicles — instead, a one-time Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) of about 7% (currently 6.6%–7% by year) is due at titling, calculated on the vehicle's FAIR MARKET VALUE from the state's own valuation table, not on your negotiated price. So fill out the bill of sale accurately — parties, vehicle, VIN, odometer, actual price, date, both signatures — but know that a low price won't shrink the TAVT; the state's book number governs. The bill of sale still matters: the county tag office uses it to document the transaction behind Form MV-1 (the title/tag application), which the buyer files within 30 days. No notary needed anywhere. Family transfers get a reduced TAVT rate (0.5%), claimed with the affidavit for immediate family — a genuinely different fill-out path worth knowing.

Notarization:Not required
Title deadline:30 days
Sales tax:6.6%
Official form:Form MV-1
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Vehicle Bill of Sale · Georgia
Georgia Requirements: Transfer title within 30 days. 6.6% TAVT (Title Ad Valorem Tax).

Seller Information

Buyer Information

Vehicle Details

Sale Information

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Step-by-Step: Every Field Explained

1

Seller Information

  • Full legal name
  • Current mailing address
  • City, state, ZIP code
  • Phone number (optional but recommended)
Tip: The name here must be the name on the ownership papers; nicknames and initials stall the paperwork at the Georgia DMV.
2

Buyer Information

  • Full legal name
  • Current mailing address
  • City, state, ZIP code
  • Phone number (optional)
Tip: Buyers: use your legal name as your ID shows it; the DMV matches this document against identification at transfer.
3

Vehicle Description

  • Vehicle year (4-digit)
  • Make (manufacturer — e.g., Ford, Toyota)
  • Model (e.g., F-150, Camry)
  • Body style (e.g., sedan, pickup, SUV)
  • Color
  • VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) — 17 characters, found on the dashboard or door jamb
  • Odometer reading at time of sale
Tip: Treat the VIN as untrusted until confirmed twice: vehicle first, ownership papers second, and only then the form.
4

Sale Details

  • Sale price in US dollars (write out both numerals and words — e.g., "$8,500 — Eight thousand five hundred dollars")
  • Payment method (cash, check, electronic transfer)
  • Date of sale (month / day / year)
  • Note: buyer owes 6.6% Georgia sales tax on the sale price at registration
Tip: the Georgia DMV calculates the 6.6% sales tax from the amount on this line and checks it against the vehicle's value; declare it straight.
5

Seller Signature

  • Seller's signature (must match title)
  • Printed name
  • Date signed
Tip: Notarization isn't part of the Georgia process. The signatures close the deal; the filed copy is what protects you afterwards.
6

Buyer Signature

  • Buyer's signature
  • Printed name
  • Date signed
Tip: Two originals, both fully signed, one per party — the cheap habit that wins later disputes.

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Use the generator above to create a filled-in Georgia bill of sale example in under 60 seconds. All fields are pre-configured for Georgia requirements — notarization not required, GA sales tax at 6.6%, and 30-day transfer deadline noted.

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Other Forms Required in Georgia

Along with the bill of sale, you may need these additional documents for a Georgia vehicle transfer:

  • Form MV-1 (Motor Vehicle Title/Tag Application)
  • Bill of Sale (Form T-7) — for 1985-and-older vehicles

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the price I write change what the buyer pays Georgia?
Usually not — TAVT is calculated on the state's fair market value for the vehicle, not your negotiated price (for private sales the state uses its valuation table). Write the true price anyway: it documents the deal and matters if you contest the valuation.
What is the family TAVT rate and how do we claim it?
Immediate-family transfers (spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, grandchild) qualify for a 0.5% TAVT instead of the standard rate — claimed with the family affidavit (MV-16) at the county tag office. The bill of sale should state the relationship and "gift" or the family price.
Which form actually transfers the Georgia title?
Form MV-1 (Motor Vehicle Title/Tag Application), filed by the buyer at their county tag office within 30 days, together with the signed-over title and your bill of sale as the transaction record.
Does Georgia require notarization on the bill of sale?
No — neither the bill of sale nor the title assignment needs a notary for a standard private sale. Both signatures and complete fields are what the tag office checks.

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Form MV-1

Buyer uses MV-1 to apply for a new Georgia title. A bill of sale accompanies it to document the purchase price for Georgia's 7% Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT).

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