When & Where to Register Your Vehicle
When to Register
New Residents: Register 30 days from the date you move to Georgia. Register your motor vehicle, tractor, motorcycle, or trailer, and get a Georgia license plate at your County Tag Office.
Georgia Residents (Casual Sales): Register within 7 business days from the date of purchase. Register at your County Tag Office.
Georgia Residents (Dealer Sales): Dealers are not required by law to submit your registration application, but some will do so as a courtesy. If your dealer does not submit the registration application on your behalf, you have 30 days from the date of purchase to apply for registration. The application for registration is due within 30 days of the date of purchase even though your Temporary Operating Permit is valid for 45 days.
Penalties: Residents who fail to register by the deadlines may incur fines up to $100.
Where to Register or Renew
| Vehicle Type | Where to Register | Where to Renew |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals |
Local County Tag Office where you live |
Online at Renew Vehicle Registration or local County Tag Office where you live |
| Business owned or operated vehicles |
Local County Tag Office where the business is located |
Online at Renew Vehicle Registration or local County Tag Office where the business is located |
| Leased vehicles | Local County Tag Office where you live | Online using Renew Vehicle Registration or local County Tag Office where you live |
| Commercial vehicles traveling (operating) in Georgia only |
Local County Tag Office where the vehicle is based |
Online using Renew Vehicle Registration or local County Tag Office where the vehicle is based |
| IRP Commercial vehicles | Online at the Georgia Trucking Portal | Online using the Georgia Trucking Portal |
| IFTA Commercial vehicles |
Online using the Georgia Tax Center (registration information) |
Online using the Georgia Tax Center (renewal information) |
|
Dealers, Distributors, Manufacturers, and Transporters |
Complete Dealer Registration online under Business Registration |
Online using DRIVES e-Services - under Business Renewal |
| Leasing companies |
Complete Leasing Company Registration online under Business Registration |
Online using DRIVES e-Services - under Business Renewal |
| Rental car concerns | Complete Rental Car Concern registration online under Business Registration | Online using DRIVES e-Services - under Business Renewal |
| Fleet registration (fleets of 100 or more vehicles) | Complete Fleet Registration online under Business Registration | Online using DRIVES e-Services - Fleet Login |
Renewal periods for registration may vary across Georgia Counties