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To legally transfer ownership, the seller must sign the back of the original Georgia Certificate of Title in the designated seller section. You will take this signed document to a DeKalb County Tax Commissioner's office, such as the nearby Memorial Drive location, to finish the transfer and put the car in your name.
In Georgia, the license plate belongs to the seller. The state registers plates to an individual, not the vehicle itself. The seller must remove their plate before you drive away. You must never drive the vehicle with the seller's plates still attached.
Georgia gives buyers a strict seven-day grace period for private sales. You have exactly seven days from the date on your completed Bill of Sale to register the vehicle. To legally drive the car home during this window, you must keep the original signed title and the dated Bill of Sale inside the vehicle at all times.
You should always prioritize your safety by meeting in a public, well-lit area during daylight hours. Excellent options include:
1. The public parking lot of the Clarkston Police Department.
2. A busy commercial parking area near East Ponce de Leon Avenue.
3. A local bank parking lot, which provides a secure place to withdraw cash or get a cashier's check.
A listed lien means a bank or lender still has a financial claim on the vehicle. You can check the front of the Georgia title for any active lienholders. If a lien exists, the seller must give you a completed and signed lien release document (Form T-4) from their bank before you can secure a clear title.