Administrative Hold of Vehicle Title and Registration

What do I need to do?

Do you have questions about this letter?  Not sure what it means?

  • If you have any questions or comments about this letter, please call the number located in the body of the letter under “For more information:”
  • The contact phone numbers are different on each letter depending on where the citation was issued. 
  • The Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) does not send out the original citation or ticket and does not have access to specific information regarding this issue.

I did not receive the citation.  When was it sent to me?

  • Please call the number in the body of the letter.  DOR does not have access to any information regarding this issue other than that there is an administrative hold on the vehicle record.

Which address was the citation sent to? How much do I need to pay? Can I get a copy of the citation?

  • Please call the number in the body of the letter.  DOR does not have access to any information regarding this issue other than that there is an administrative hold on the vehicle record.

Why did DOR send the letter?

  • By law, DOR is required to send you this notification on behalf of the local governmental agency who issued you the citation.  Further, DOR is required by law to refuse to renew your registration and block the transfer of your vehicle title until you resolve this matter with the local governmental agency who issued you the citation.

What happens after I get the fee/penalty cleared? 

  • The local governmental agency that placed the hold will notify DOR of payment and you will be able to complete your registration.