Free Georgia Trailer Bill of Sale
In Georgia, the trailer's weight decides the paperwork. A 1986-or-newer trailer over 2,000 lbs has a title, and the seller signs it over. A trailer of 2,000 lbs or less has no title, so the bill of sale is the main proof you bought it. The Georgia DOR publishes Form T-7 (Bill of Sale) for this. Trailers are not part of the 7% TAVT system. The buyer registers at the County Tag Office within 7 business days.
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Georgia Trailer Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Sales Tax Details
Trailers are exempt from Georgia's 7% TAVT. They pay annual ad valorem tax instead, based on value and your tax district, plus a $12 plate fee and an $18 title fee if titled.
Exemption: Hall County's tax office says no sales tax is required on a used trailer bought from an individual.
Inspection Requirements
No safety or emissions test. A trailer never registered in Georgia may need a law enforcement VIN check on Form T-22B.
Georgia Trailer Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Check the model year and empty (shipping) weight — titled at 2,001+ lbs if 1986 or newer.
- Match the VIN on the trailer to the title or the seller's registration before you pay.
- Fill in Form T-7 with the VIN, year, make, model, date, price, and both parties' names and addresses. Print clearly.
- Titled trailer: the seller signs the title over. Untitled trailer: the seller also gives a copy of their registration (Hall County asks for it).
- Buyer brings the title or bill of sale and a Georgia driver's license to the County Tag Office, plus Form MV-1 for a titled trailer.
- Pay the $12 plate fee, the annual ad valorem tax, and the $18 title fee if titled — no TAVT.
- Never registered in Georgia or a gap in the owner chain? Expect a Form T-22B VIN check by a Georgia law enforcement officer.
Common Pitfalls
- Budgeting for 7% TAVT — the Georgia DOR says trailers are exempt and pay annual ad valorem tax instead.
- Missing the weight threshold rule — it decides whether you need a signed title or just a bill of sale.
- Assuming a permanent trailer plate goes with the trailer — Georgia says it cannot be transferred to a new owner.
- Crossing out a mistake on Form T-7 — the form says any correction or alteration voids it. Start a fresh copy.
Pro Tip
Check the weight first. Over 2,000 lbs (1986 or newer) means a signed title and Form MV-1. Lighter trailers need a complete T-7 bill of sale. Either way, plan for the $12 plate and annual ad valorem tax, not TAVT.