New Residents to Georgia

New residents moving to Georgia have 30 calendar days after establishing their residency to register their vehicles. The out-of-state vehicle registration is no longer valid after the 30-day period.

Below are fee requirements:

• Title Fee - $18.00
• Tag Fee - $20.00
• Trailer Tag Fee* - $12.00
• Replacement Tag: Decal or Title - $8.00

*Trailers with a shipping weight of 2,000 pounds or less are not required to be titled in Georgia. The previous registration and/or bill of sale is required. If the trailer has never been registered in Georgia, Form T-22B must be completed.

Tag Fee for passenger vehicles and trucks weighing up to 14,000 loaded is $20.00.

Trucks with a gross vehicle weight over 14,000 (Truck and load) - Fees are based on the weight.

Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) is 7% of the value of the vehicle. To obtain an estimate, use the TAVT calculator. TAVT is a one-time fee. Business-owned vehicles (including leases) require full payment of TAVT at the time of registration. For individually-owned vehicles:

• Established residents pay 7% of the fair market value of the vehicle.
• New residents pay 3% of the fair market value of the vehicle.

What Do I Need?

For a Vehicle With No Lien, you need:

• Out of State Title
• Current Registration from Previous State
• Proof of Georgia Insurance with an EFFECTIVE DATE OF COVERAGE WITHIN THE LAST 30 DAYS
• Georgia Driver’s License with Lowndes County Address
• Current Mileage

For a Vehicle With Lien, you need:

• Current Registration from Previous State
• Loan Agreement with Complete Name and Address of Lien Holder
• Proof of Georgia Insurance with an EFFECTIVE DATE OF COVERAGE WITHIN THE LAST 30 DAYS
• Georgia Driver’s License with Lowndes County Address
• Current Mileage
• T-17 Affidavit of Lien Holder (available in our office)

For a Leased Vehicle, you need:

• Lessee (taxpayer) must present the original lease agreement
• Proof of Georgia Insurance with an EFFECTIVE DATE OF COVERAGE WITHIN THE LAST 30 DAYS
• Georgia Driver’s License with Lowndes County Address
• Current Mileage

Additional Documentation is needed from Non-resident Service Members:

• Out of State Driver’s License. You do not have to obtain a Georgia Driver’s License.
• Military ID
• LES (Leave and Earnings Statement showing home of record) and a copy of military orders.
• Complete Form PT-472NS “Non-Resident Service Members Affidavit for Title Ad Valorem Tax on Motor Vehicles”.

Active Duty Non-resident Service Members who lease a vehicle or purchase a vehicle from a dealer have the option to pay either TAVT or sales tax. The dealer will provide both totals to the buyer, so buyer can make an informed decision.

For a Vehicle Registered Out of the Country: English Translation of each document not printed in the English language

• Registration from Foreign Country
• Proof of Georgia Insurance with an EFFECTIVE DATE OF COVERAGE WITHIN THE LAST 30 DAYS
• T-22B Certification of Inspection Form from Georgia
• Shipping Orders/Instructions
• HS-7 Declaration Form
• EPA Form 3520-1 Declaration Form
• U. S. Customs & Border Protection Form CBP-7501 (Form DD-1252 may be submitted in lieu of Form CBP-7501.)
• Georgia Driver's License with Lowndes County address. Exception: Active Duty Non-resident Service Members.

New Residents to Lowndes County Moving from Another Georgia County

The owner’s address can be changed by presenting the following as documentation of residency in Lowndes County:

• A valid Georgia driver’s license or Georgia ID card with the current Lowndes County address

** The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) offers one free change of address on Georgia driver’s licenses per license cycle. The vehicle owner may apply online or in person at one of their facilities. Visit their website www.dds.ga.gov for more information.