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