Register a Central Assessment Account

On this page find information for setting up and establishing online access on the Georgia Tax Center (GTC) for Public Utilities, Airlines, Railroad Equipment and Qualified Timberland Properties companies.

Note:  Your Central Assessment Account letter provides information needed when establishing your companies account.

  • New to Georgia Tax Center
    1. Go to the Georgia Tax Center
    2. Click on Sign up for online access select the appropriate option for your account type (public utilities, airlines, railroad equipment, qualified timber properties)
    3. Provide Account Information or ID found on your Central Assessment Account letter 
    4. Enter Extra Validation information. The Letter ID is found on your Central Assessment Account letter
    5. Continue through the process until complete
  • Add Central Assessment to your GTC Profile
    1. Login to the Georgia Tax Center to add your Central Assessment account to your existing profile
    2. Select See more links under the "I Want to" section, then select Add access to another account.
    3. Select the appropriate option for your account type (public utilities, airlines, railroad equipment, qualified timber properties)
    4. Provide Required Information which is found on your Central Assessment Account letter 
    5. Enter Extra Validation information.  Letter ID is found on your Central Assessment Account letter
    6. Continue through the process until complete
  • Consulting Companies

    New to GTC?  

    Already have a GTC login?  

    Once registered, log on to GTC and request access to Central Assessment accounts. Then, you can manage your clients’ accounts. 

  • Local Government Entities
    1. Use the username and temporary password, provided in the Central Assessment email, to login to the Georgia Tax Center.
      1. Once logged in, you will need to change your password. The temporary password is only valid for 14 days. You may need to reset your password if you are unable to login to your account.
    2. Login to confirm you have access.  You may also grant access to additional team members.
    3. To grant access to additional local government staff member:
      1. Login to your GTC account
      2. Select the settings link
      3. Select additional logons
      4. Select the add button
      5. Enter the required information
      6. Submit the request

    Once registered, use the Georgia Tax Center to electronically: 

    • Retrieve the Department of Revenue Certifications/Non-Certifications for your county
    • Retrieve the Department of Revenue Assessment Notices for your county
    • Receive your correspondence
    • Submit your adopted equalization ratios

Related Links

Qualified Timberland Property Appraisal Manual - Application filing period begins January 1st and ends March 1st of each year.

Railroad Equipment ACH Agreement and Authorization Memo