You must notify our office if you have moved within DeKalb County or from another
county. An updated address on your driver’s license will not appear in our database due to the fact that we are not affiliated with the Georgia Department of Driver’s Services. Please contact us to change your address. Vehicle Initial Registration (First Time Tag Issuance) All vehicles that move upon the public roads must be registered and tagged within 30 days after
you move to Georgia or within 30 days after you purchase the vehicle. However, Georgia residents who purchase vehicles from private owners must register the vehicle within 7 business days. Registration and application for the title must be made in person at one of our three locations. If registration has not been completed within 30 days of purchase, penalties will apply. Note: Under normal circumstances, the information provided below is required to register a vehicle. Other documentation
may be required upon review of the paperwork. Note: Salvage vehicles are not eligible for a Georgia title or registration until they have been rebuilt and passed inspection. For more information on salvage vehicles, visit the Georgia Department of Revenue website. Registering a vehicle via a private purchase
Registering a vehicle via a dealer purchase
If your 45-day Georgia temporary permit is due to expire, please visit our office with your bill of sale. Registering vehicle leased from a dealer
If your 45-day Georgia temporary permit is due to expire, please contact our call center at 404-298-4000 for additional information, or visit our office with your bill of sale. Vehicles currently registered in another state If you are a new resident, state law requires that newcomers obtain a Georgia Driver’s License or ID card to register their vehicle(s). Please click here to see our New Resident Checklist Under all circumstances above, if any owner is unable to appear in person, an original notarized Power-of-Attorney and a copy of the Georgia driver's license for the absent person must be presented at the time of registration. The Power-of-Attorney must include the year, make, model, and vehicle identification number of the vehicle. For vehicles to be registered in a business name, the business must provide the following
Any paperwork and license plates processed by the DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office can only be returned to the registered owner of the vehicle or their appointed Power-of-Attorney Duplicate Registration There is a cost of $1.00 for a duplicate registration. Duplicate registrations can be applied for online through Georgia Drives e-Services, in person, by mail or by submitting a request at one of our drop boxes located at all three offices. Currently, there is no phone process available. To apply for a duplicate registration, please visit any of our three locations or simply submit a check for $1.00 (do not send cash) with a note requesting a duplicate registration including:
And should be mailed to: DeKalb County Tax Commissioner Replacement Decal There is a cost of $8.00 for a replacement decal that has been lost or stolen. A replacement decal can be requested in person, by mail or by submitting a request at one of our drop boxes located at all three offices. Currently, there is no online or phone process available. If you recently renewed your vehicle registration through the mail or online and haven’t received your decal within 10 business days, please contact our call center at 404-298-4000 for assistance. To apply for a replacement decal by mail, please submit a check or money order for $8.00 (do not send cash) with a note requesting a replacement decal including:
And should be mailed to: DeKalb County Tax Commissioner Office Marker mapWhat do I need to register my car in Georgia from out of state?Completed and signed MV-1 Title/Tag Application. Original valid title issued in your name or properly assigned to you. Out of state/country valid registration certificate, if applicable.. $20.00 license plate fee.. $18.00 title fee.. Title Ad Valorem Tax.. Any penalties due.. How much will it cost to register my car in Georgia?Standard Fees. Do you need a title to register a car in GA?GA residents must also title their vehicle when they register it. Residents of Georgia need to bring proof of ownership documentation, such as: Out-of-state title or lienholder information (Only if the title has a lien)
Can I register my car online in Georgia?Submit your renewal information online if possible.
You can't renew online if the name or address on your Georgia driver's license or identification card differs from the information on your vehicle registration. You must renew in person at the County Tag Office.
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