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Renew online using DRIVES e-Services
Online renewal using DRIVES e-Services is available in many counties. Your renewal notice will have information about online registration if your county participates.
To renew online you will need the following:
- License plate number or VIN number
- Driver’s License number or Letter ID (Letter IDs can be found on your renewal notice.)
- All registration fees, taxes, and convenience fees, which must be paid by debit card, credit card, or electronic check. If you do not have a renewal notice you can look up the Renewal Fee Estimate before beginning. (You will see the actual cost before completing the transaction and you can cancel at any time before the transaction is complete.)
- A passing emissions inspection (in counties requiring emission testing.)
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Use a Self-Serve Kiosk (if your county participates)
Residents (in participating counties) can take advantage of Self-Service Kiosks. This is a fast and convenient alternative for completing vehicle registration renewal.
Simply follow the guided on-screen instructions. After a successful renewal, documents print instantly at the kiosk.
To use a Self-Service Tag Kiosk:
- Your vehicle(s) must be registered in a participating county.
- You must have a valid Georgia State driver’s license.
- Your address must be correct on your renewal notice.
- You must have proof of liability insurance on file (if applicable).
- You must have a Vehicle Emission Inspection on file (if applicable).
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Visit a County Tag Office to renew in person
Vehicle Registrations can be renewed at your County Tag Office. The following information may be required:
- Renewal notice
- When applying in-person, you must show your valid Georgia driver’s license or ID card.
- Proof of Georgia liability insurance (if applicable).
- If you live in a participating county, proof that your vehicle has passed emission’s inspection.
- Payment for all fees and/or taxes due. Check with your county for acceptable payment types.
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Renew By Mail (to your County Tag Office)
Follow the instructions provided on the renewal notice. May differ by county.
Columbus Day Holiday – Office Closed Monday
Ocotber 14 is a state holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday.
Hurricane Helene Office Closures
Augusta & Douglas Offices Closed Due to Power Outage
Renew Vehicle Registration
On this page find information on renewing your vehicle registration. You should receive a renewal notice (via mail or email) by the beginning of your registration month.
Even if you do NOT receive a renewal notice, penalties may apply if you fail to renew your license plate during your renewal period.
Information for Renewal
- If your balance due is not calculated in the notice, contact your County Tag Office.
- If your address has changed, have it corrected on your Georgia driver’s license or ID card. Then you may change your address on your registration using DRIVES e-Services, or have your address changed at your County Tag Office.
- You may also sign up to Go Green and receive your registration renewal notices via email.
- Check with your county for payment options/methods.
Related Links
Georgia Trucking Portal for IRP renewals
Renewal periods for registration may vary across Georgia Counties