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What are the GA title transfer requirements for buying used cars? Georgia
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Work with the car seller to complete the title transfer process through the Georgia (GA) Department of Revenue (DOR). The DOR mandates that titles transfer within 30 days of purchases of used cars.
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To save time, apply to receive new license plates or tags for the used car at the same time that you and the buyer transfer the title. Title transfers cost $18.
The person who sold you the used car must maintain the vehicle’s original license plate. If they choose not to keep the license plate, they must return the plate to the GA DOR.
Title Requirements to Buy Used Cars in Georgia
To transfer the car title:- Print your first and last names in the assignment section on the back of the title.
- Write down the car odometer reading.
- Fill in the make, model, and year of the auto.
- Sign the title before a licensed notary public (the seller must also sign the title).
Applying to Receive an Updated Used Car Title in Georgia
Complete Form MV-1 (Title and Tag Application).Fill in:
- The vehicle identification number.
- The date you purchased the motor vehicle (becomes part of the vehicle history; future buyers will be able to see all the vehicle history when they purchase a vehicle history report).
- Your first and last names and date of birth.
- The lienholder’s name and address if the auto is financed.
To save time, apply to receive new license plates or tags for the used car at the same time that you and the buyer transfer the title. Title transfers cost $18.
The person who sold you the used car must maintain the vehicle’s original license plate. If they choose not to keep the license plate, they must return the plate to the GA DOR.
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