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To legally transfer ownership, the seller must sign the back of the original Georgia Certificate of Title. Every owner listed on the front must sign as a seller. Once you have the signed title, take your documents to the Carroll County Tax Commissioner’s Office. The main office is located in nearby Carrollton, where staff will complete the transfer and put the car in your name.
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 you take possession of the car. Do not drive the car with the seller's plates still attached.
Georgia gives you a strict seven-day grace period to drive your newly purchased car without a license plate. Keep the fully signed, dated Bill of Sale, the properly signed-over title, and your proof of insurance inside the car to drive legally during this time. These papers show police officers that you just acquired the vehicle.
Always prioritize your safety by meeting in a public, well-lit area during the day. Excellent options in Bowdon include the parking lot of the Bowdon Police Department, busy commercial areas near the downtown square, or a local bank lobby during business hours.
Before handing over any money, carefully inspect the title document. Ask to see the seller’s government-issued ID to ensure their name matches the name printed on the title. You must also verify that the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the paper title exactly 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. Look at the front of the Georgia title to find any active lienholders. If you see a lender listed, the seller must hand you an official lien release document from that bank before you can get a clear title in your name.
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