Free Georgia Trailer Bill of Sale
Georgia's trailer paperwork splits at 2,000 pounds unladen: heavier trailers carry titles and ride Georgia's TAVT system — the one-time 7.0% tax computed on the FAIR MARKET VALUE from the state's assessment database, not your negotiated price — while lighter utility trailers register without a title, their ownership resting on the registration and bill of sale. The boat-owner's instinct misleads here: Georgia keeps boats OUTSIDE the TAVT system but keeps trailers IN it, so a boat-and-trailer package gets two entirely different tax treatments and should be itemized accordingly. Transfers run on Form MV-1 at the County Tag Office within 30 days.
Free PDF includes a small watermark at the bottom. Go Pro to remove it. Already subscribed? Sign in.
Georgia Trailer Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Sales Tax Details
Same 7.0% TAVT on fair market value as cars (not sales tax).
Georgia Trailer Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Determine unladen weight — titled at 2,001+ lbs.
- Complete bill of sale with VIN, type, length, weight, sale price.
- Seller signs title over.
- Buyer completes Form MV-1 at County Tag Office.
- Buyer pays 7.0% TAVT on FMV + title fee.
- Under 2,000 lbs: register without titling.
Common Pitfalls
- Assuming trailers are outside TAVT — they're not (boats are, trailers aren't).
- Missing the weight threshold rule — determines title vs registration-only.
- Using sale price for tax estimate — TAVT is on FMV.
Pro Tip
GA trailers follow the car TAVT model for 2,000+ lbs trailers; smaller trailers register only.