Motor Vehicles
New residents to Georgia must have the following documents in order to register
a vehicle:
Vehicle With No Lien
1. Out of State Title
2. Current Registration from Previous State
3. Proof of Georgia Insurance
4. Georgia Drivers License with Sumter County Address
5. Current Mileage
Vehicle With Lien
1. Loan Agreement with Complete Name and Address of Lien Holder
2. T-17 Affidavit of Lien Holder (available at tag office)
3. Proof of Georgia Insurance
4. Georgia Drivers License with Sumter County Address
5. Current Mileage
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Taxes
Taxes on Motor Vehicles are due on the owner’s birth date. Vehicles owned
by a business pay tax based on the first letter of the Business name. The tax is
based on the 40% value of the vehicle. Taxes are due on a vehicle, even when the
vehicle is not in use.
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Fees
Tag Fee for passenger vehicles and trucks weighing up to 14,000 loaded $20.00
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Title Transfer Fee
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$18.00
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Trailer Tag Fee
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$12.00*
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Replacement Tag, Decal, or Title
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$8.00
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*Trailers with a gross vehicle weight of less than 2,000 pounds are not required
to be titled in Georgia. The previous registration is required.
Trucks with a gross vehicle weight over 14,000 (Truck and load) fees are based on
the weight.
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Vehicle Tag Renewals
Vehicle Tag Renewals can be processed by mail by completing the renewal form received
in the mail and returning it to the Tax Commissioners Office or bringing this form
to the office. Renewals must be made on or before the birth date of the primary
owner when owned by an individual, or the last day of the month for a business. Always have
your tag number available when calling this office for information.
The penalty for late registration is 10% of the tax and 25% of the tag fee. These
penalties begin immediately following the due date.
We accept cash or checks for payment of Tag renewals. Checks must be drawn
on a local bank.
Office hours are Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
For further information regarding vehicle registration please visit the State of
Georgia Motor Vehicle Division websitee at http://motor.etax.dor.ga.gov