Dealer, Distributor, Manufacturer & Transporter License Plates

House Bill 207 makes it mandatory for motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers and distributors registering with the Department to register electronically. All initial and renewal registrations must be made through DRIVES e-Services.

Transporters should register with the Business Registration Unit at the MVD Main Office.

Information on Titles, Registrations, and License Plates can be found under Titles and Registration on main page.

Definitions

• Franchise Dealer - any person with an established place of business in Georgia engaged in the buying, selling, exchanging, or leasing new motor vehicles under a franchise agreement with a vehicle manufacturer.
• Independent Dealer – any licensed person with an established place of business in Georgia engaged in the business of buying, selling, or exchanging used motor vehicles.
• Motorcycle Dealer – any person with an established place of business in Georgia engaged in the business of buying, selling, or exchanging new or used motorcycles.
• Used Parts Dealer – any person with an established place of business in Georgia engaged in buying, selling, or using motor vehicle parts, either as a used motor vehicle parts dealer, a motor vehicle dismantler, a motor vehicle re-builder, a salvage pool dealer, or a salvage dealer.
• Transporter - any person with an established place of business in Georgia engaged in the business of transporting vehicles from, to, or within Georgia.

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