Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form GA-25) – Private sellers must disclose the vehicle’s odometer reading at the time of sale in an official document.
Registering a Vehicle
According to Georgia law, a motor vehicle must be registered within thirty (30) days of purchase or within 30 days of establishing residency after moving from another state or county. Those who recently moved to the state must acquire a Georgia Driver’s License prior to registering a vehicle.
Where to Register
Refer to the map at the lower section of the Tax Commissioner’s Tag Office Page. Selecting a county on the map or through the drop-down menu will reveal the physical location where one must go to register a vehicle.
Required Documents
- Bill of Sale;
- Odometer Disclosure Statement;
- Form MV-1 Tag/Title Application;
- Vehicle’s Original Valid Title (if the title is not available, a Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MSO) or a registration certification from non-title state/county);
- Valid Georgia Driver’s License or State ID;
- Proof of Insurance, via one of the following:
- Filed by your insurance company directly in the Department’s database; or
- Insurance Binder showing insurance liability coverage;
- Title Registration and Transfer Fees; and
- Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney Form, if an agent shall represent the seller in the transfer of the vehicle.