Free Georgia Vehicle Bill of Sale

A Georgia vehicle bill of sale documents the transfer of a car, truck, or motorcycle between private parties. For a titled vehicle, the signed Georgia title and Form MV-1 (Title/Tag Application) carry the transfer; the state-published Form T-7 Bill of Sale is required only for 1985-or-older vehicles that do not need a title, though it is a useful record for any sale. Georgia is unusual: there is no sales tax on vehicles, but a one-time 7.0% Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) based on the value in the state assessment manual — not the sale price — is collected at titling. The clock is short: a private-sale buyer must register within 7 business days of purchase, and title and TAVT penalties start after day 30.

Georgia Requirements: Register within 7 business days of purchase (O.C.G.A. 40-2-29) and bring the title application; title and TAVT late penalties start after 30 days. TAVT (Title Ad Valorem Tax) applies; it is not a flat percentage of the price.

Seller Information

Full Name *

Street Address *

City *

State *

ZIP Code *

Phone

Buyer Information

Full Name *

Street Address *

City *

State *

ZIP Code *

Phone

Vehicle Details

Year *

Make *

Model *

VIN *

Color *

Mileage *

License Plate

Odometer reading is accurate to the best of my knowledge

Lien Holder (if applicable)

Sale Information

Sale Price ($) *

Payment Method *

Date of Sale *

County of Sale (if known)

Applicable Taxes Paid By

Condition & Warranty

Sold AS-IS (no warranty)

Warranty Details (if applicable)

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Georgia Vehicle Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know

Primary Form

T-7

Bill of Sale

Agency

GA DOR MVD

Georgia Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division

Primary ID Field

VIN

Sales Tax

See state rules

Title Required

Yes

Seller signs the Georgia title in the assignment area and enters the odometer reading. Buyer takes the signed title plus Form MV-1 (Title/Tag Application) — and a bill of sale such as Form T-7, which is required only for 1985-or-older vehicles that do not need a title — to their county tag office (county tax commissioner) to register within 7 business days of purchase. A title application made more than 30 days after purchase adds a $10 title penalty.

Inspection

Not required

Sales Tax Details

Georgia does NOT charge sales tax on vehicle purchases. Instead, a one-time Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) of 7.0% is collected at title transfer, calculated on the Fair Market Value (FMV) from the DOR assessment table — not the sale price. TAVT replaced the old annual ad valorem ("birthday tax") and sales tax for vehicles purchased after March 1, 2013. The buyer pays TAVT at the county tag office when titling.

Exemption: Reduced TAVT rate of 0.5% for vehicles transferred between immediate family members (spouse, parent, child, grandparent, grandchild, sibling) when the title is already in Georgia. Disabled veterans and certain non-resident military may also qualify for exemptions.

Inspection Requirements

Georgia has NO statewide safety inspection. However, an annual emissions inspection is required for most gasoline vehicles 3-25 model years old registered in 13 metro Atlanta counties: Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding, and Rockdale. The emissions certificate must be current before the county tag office will issue a tag.

Registration

Registration for this vehicle type is handled by County tag office (county tax commissioner) on behalf of GA DOR MVD — not the same agency that handles cars in Georgia. Plan for separate filings.

Georgia Vehicle Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist

Complete Form T-7 (Bill of Sale) with full names, addresses, sale date, sale price, and odometer reading
Record the 17-character VIN exactly as it appears on the title and dashboard
Seller signs the Georgia title in the assignment block and fills in the odometer disclosure
Buyer completes Form MV-1 (Title/Tag Application) for the county tag office
Verify emissions certificate is current if registering in one of the 13 metro Atlanta counties
Bring proof of Georgia liability insurance (electronically filed by the insurer)
Visit the buyer’s county tag office within 7 business days of purchase to register, apply for title, and pay TAVT
Both parties keep signed copies of the T-7 bill of sale for their records

Common Pitfalls

Assuming TAVT is calculated on the sale price — DOR uses Fair Market Value from its assessment table, which is often higher
Treating 30 days as the deadline — a private-sale buyer must register within 7 business days; the $10 title penalty and TAVT penalty start after day 30
Trying to register in a metro Atlanta county without a current emissions certificate (tag office will refuse)
Confusing the GA DOR MVD (titles) with the county tag office (where you actually process) — you must visit the county
Assuming Form T-7 is required for every sale — Georgia requires a bill of sale only for 1985-or-older vehicles that do not need a title, though one is a good record for any sale
Forgetting the family-transfer 0.5% reduced TAVT and overpaying on a transfer between parent and child
Leaving the odometer field blank on the title assignment — federal law requires disclosure for vehicles of model year 2011 or newer

Pro Tip

Bring the signed title and Form MV-1 (a bill of sale such as Form T-7 is required only for 1985-or-older vehicles that do not need a title), plan for TAVT at 7% of FMV (not sale price), and register at the county tag office within 7 business days of purchase. Family transfers between immediate relatives qualify for the 0.5% reduced TAVT rate.

Georgia Vehicle Bill of Sale — FAQs

Does Georgia charge sales tax on a private vehicle sale?

No. Georgia eliminated sales tax on vehicle purchases in 2013 and replaced it with the Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT). TAVT is currently 7.0% and is paid once, at title transfer, not annually. It is calculated on the Fair Market Value listed in the DOR assessment manual, which is often higher than what you actually paid. The buyer pays TAVT at the county tag office when filing the MV-1. Even private-party sales between individuals are subject to TAVT.

Where do I actually transfer the title — DMV or somewhere else?

Georgia does not have a "DMV" for titling. The Georgia Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division (GA DOR MVD) sets the rules, but the actual transactions happen at your county tag office, which is run by the county tax commissioner. You go to the tag office in the county where the buyer resides, bring the signed title, Form MV-1, a bill of sale such as Form T-7 (required only for 1985-or-older untitled vehicles), proof of insurance, and a current emissions certificate (if applicable), and pay the TAVT plus title fee.

What happens if I miss Georgia's title and registration deadlines?

Georgia law requires a private-sale buyer to register the vehicle and get a plate within 7 business days of purchase, presenting the title application at that visit. Separately, a title application made more than 30 days after purchase adds a $10 title penalty, and TAVT not paid within 30 days draws a penalty of 10% of the TAVT plus 1% more every month after that. On higher-value vehicles, the penalties add up quickly. Worse, you cannot legally drive the vehicle on Georgia roads without a valid registration, so any traffic stop becomes a citation event.

Do I need a Georgia emissions inspection before transferring?

Only if the buyer will register the vehicle in one of 13 metro Atlanta counties: Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding, or Rockdale. In those counties, gasoline vehicles 3 to 25 model years old need a current emissions certificate before the tag office will issue a tag. Outside those 13 counties, no emissions test is required. Georgia has no statewide safety inspection.

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