State Of Georgia Department Of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division (2024)

FAQs

What do I need to renew my tag in Georgia? ›

Get A Duplicate Registration

Visit the Georgia DOR's Online Service Center and select 'Replace Vehicle Registration. ' A copy of your registration will be emailed to you. This service is free.

Georgia Title Information

For additional information, you may contact the Motor Vehicle Office Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm (excluding holidays) at 706-868-6884.

Expired tags that have on a motor vehicle for greater than sixty days frequently result in fines of one hundred thirty-five dollars or in some Georgia counties even more.

Tag Office

Is there a grace period after my birthday to get my tag renewed? No. You are mailed the renewal notice approximately 60 days before your birthday and your renewal is due by midnight of your birthday. 2.

A fee of $8.00 will be charged for a replacement license plate (tag) or decal. This fee may be waived if the original tag or decal was lost in the mail and a replacement request is submitted within ninety (90) days of initial tag/decal issuance date in addition to a T-200 and copy of a police report.

Renewal notices are mailed out 45 days prior to your expiration date. However, if you do not receive one, please be sure to contact our office at 404-298-4000. Failure to receive a renewal notice does not relieve the registered owner from the obligation to renew the vehicle's registration by the due date.

Titles are mailed from the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) and generally received within 7-10 business days. If you need the title the same day, you can visit the DOR office in Atlanta. Everything on the vehicle record must be current in this case.

Who holds the car title in Georgia? ›

Georgia law requires that the vehicle be titled in the purchaser's name even if there is a lien (loan) against it. The requirement to have a vehicle titled is the same for all lenders, whether they are banks, car dealerships or individuals.

Visit your County Tag Office

Complete this task at your local County Tag Office. Replacement titles can be applied for at your County Tag Office. The following information is required: A completed and signed MV-1 Title/Tag Application.

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DDS Customer Service Centers

Our Customer Contact Center can answer any questions you have concerning Georgia driver's licenses. To reach our Customer Contact Center, please call (678) 413-8400.

You must have a valid Georgia State driver's license. Your address must be correct on your renewal notice. You must have proof of liability insurance on file (if applicable).

If renewing in person you will have to show your Georgia Emissions Inspection Certificate. If your vehicle passed emissions inspection and you are unable to renew online or at a kiosk, you should contact your county tag office for further instruction.

Simply scan the barcode on your renewal notice or type your license plate number and the last four digits of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the touchscreen. The ATM-like machine will accept your payment and print your registration and license plate decal (sticker) on the spot! Renew.