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To legally transfer ownership, the seller must sign and date the "Seller" section on the back of the original Georgia Certificate of Title. You do not need a notary signature for a standard transfer in Georgia. You will take this signed document to the Bacon County Tax Commissioner's office in Alma to finish the process.
In Georgia, the license plate stays with the seller. The state registers plates to an individual, not the vehicle. The seller must remove their plate before giving you the keys. Never drive the car with the seller's tags still attached.
Georgia gives buyers looking at cars for sale by owner a strict seven-day grace period. You have exactly seven days from the date on your completed Bill of Sale to register the vehicle. To drive the car legally during this time, you must keep the original signed title and the dated Bill of Sale inside the vehicle at all times.
Always prioritize your safety by meeting in a public, well-lit space during daylight hours. Good local options include:
1. The parking lot of the Alma Police Department or the Bacon County Sheriff's Office.
2. A busy commercial parking lot along US Route 1 during peak business hours.
3. A local bank parking lot, which also gives you a secure place to withdraw funds.
Before you hand over any cash, look at the title document closely. Make sure the seller’s name on the title perfectly matches their government-issued ID. You must also check that the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the title perfectly matches the VIN on the car’s dashboard and driver-side door jamb.
A lien means a lender still has a financial claim on the vehicle. You can check the front of the Georgia title for any listed lienholders. If an active lien exists, the seller must hand you a completed and signed lien release document (Form T-4) from their bank before you can get a clear title.
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