Title and Register a Vehicle Purchased in a Casual Sale

On this page find information for obtaining a title and registration for a vehicle purchased through a casual sale (e.g. non-dealer sales.) 

Title and registration must be completed within 7 days of purchase date.

Required Information

Complete Title Applications and License Plate Registrations at your County Tag Office.

  • Valid Georgia’s driver’s license or ID card
  • Proof of ownership
    • Original valid title properly assigned to you. All recorded liens and/or security interests against the previous owner must be released in the spaces provided on the title.
    • Title assignment form on back completed and signed by buyer and seller.  Read more about how to Transfer Vehicle Titled In Georgia.
    • Provide Bill of Sale if the vehicle is 1985 or older and does not require a title.  A properly completed Form T-22B Certification of Inspection is also required if not previously registered in Georgia.
    • If transferred from a non-title state or country, a registration document from the non-title state/country must be assigned to you using your full legal name.  Also, provide a properly completed Form T-22B Certification of Inspection.
  • Form MV-1 Title/Tag Application (this form can be printed at home or by the County Tag Office and will require your signature)
  • Proof of insurance, by one of the following:
    • Filed by your insurance company directly in the Department’s database
    • Insurance Binder showing insurance liability coverage
  • Emission Inspection Certificate, if applicable.
  • Acceptable form of payment for all fees and/or taxes due:

Related Links

Fees, Fines and Penalties

Register a Newly Purchased Vehicle When a Title is Not Required

More Information on When and Where to Register your Vehicle