Titling Vehicles

Below you find a listing of documents required for initial registration of a vehicle or trailer. The cost of registration is $18 up to 90 days after sale, and it will increase to $28 after 90 days of sale.

  1. Purchased Vehicles
  2. Leased Vehicles
  3. Trailers

Models 1986 or Newer

Newly acquired vehicles years 1986 or newer require the following documentation:

  • Georgia drivers license
  • Georgia insurance
  • Georgia title
  • Other supporting documents indicating a name change, inheritance, liens, etc.

Normally a dealership or lien holder will apply for the title and send / give the receipt to the buyer. Bring this receipt, along with insurance information to us so that we can either issue a new plate or transfer an existing one.

Models 1985 or Older

Newly acquired vehicles years 1985 or older require the following documentation:

  • Bill of sale, including VIN number, date of sale and signatures of both buyer and seller
  • Georgia drivers license
  • Georgia insurance
  • Georgia title (If available)

Out of State No Lien

Out of state titles without a lien holder require the following documentation:

  • Georgia drivers license
  • Georgia insurance
  • Out of state title

Out of State with Lien

Out of state titles with a lien holder require the following documentation:

  • Complete name and address of the lien holder
  • Current out of state registration because the state of Georgia doesn't recognize and/or both parties on the registration must be present to sign
  • Georgia Drivers License
  • Georgia Insurance

Military Personnel

Non-resident active duty military members need all of the same information as above, with the exception of the Georgia drivers license. Both documents must be presented to renew registration:

  • Military ID
  • Most current LES

Foreign Purchased

Title from foreign country require the following documentation:

  • All over-seas registration documents
  • All shipping documents