Commercial Vehicle Registration

On this page find information on Commercial Vehicles which are defined as any vehicle weighing 10,001 pounds or more.

Titles

Registration

  • Operating within Georgia only - Registration for commercial vehicles traveling within Georgia (never traveling outside state borders) should register the vehicle at your County Tag Office.
  • International Registration Plan (IRP) - Registration for commercial vehicles operating within Georgia and other states must be completed online at the Georgia Trucking Portal. IRP registrations cannot be processed at the Southmeadow MVD office or county tag offices.

Relevant Information for Commercial Vehicles

Fleet Registration

Interstate Trucker and Charter Bus Registration

IRS HVUT 2290 Checklist

Heavy Vehicle Highway User Impact Fee - FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How are commercial vehicles registered?

    Register your commercial vehicles at the county tag office, where your business is located, if:

    • The commercial vehicles travel only in Georgia and are operating under 26,000 pounds.

    Register your commercial vehicle online at the Georgia Trucking Portal, if:

    • The commercial vehicles travel out of the state of Georgia and are operating at 26,001 pounds or over.
    • These vehicles are required to be registered with the International Registration Plan (IRP) and International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA).

    More information is available online at the Georgia Trucking Portal.

  • How do I correct an improperly issued commercial license plate rated in error by the Motor Vehicle Division or the County Tag Office?

    Submit to the County Tag Agent:

    • Improperly rated license plate
    • Original owner's license plate registration certificate

    The Motor Vehicle Division will not issue a refund check directly to the taxpayer if the fees were not originally received by the Motor Vehicle Division but were received by their County Tag Office.

    For information regarding refunds of IRP license plate fees, please e-mail the IRP Unit of the Motor Vehicle Division at [email protected].

  •  What is an IRS HVUT 2290 and when is it required?

    Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) that is paid to the IRS for taxable vehicles with a gross vehicle weight (GVT) of 55,000 lbs or greater.  HVUT is required when adding a vehicle over 55,000 lbs for the first time if the purchase date is not within 60 days of registering and at time of renewing each year. Please see the HVUT checklist for more information.