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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 directly to the Clay County Tax Commissioner's office in Fort Gaines to finish the transfer and put the car in your name.
We strongly advise using the official Georgia Department of Revenue Form T-7 (Bill of Sale). This document acts as your official receipt. It protects you and the seller from future disputes about the sale price, date, or vehicle condition. Make sure it includes the VIN, exact sale price, date, and signatures from both parties.
You do not pay standard sales tax on private party cars in Georgia. The state charges a Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) on these sales instead. This rule covers casual sales between private individuals.
You will pay standard title and registration fees, plus the TAVT, when you put the car in your name. The state bases the TAVT on the fair market value of the car, not the cash amount you paid the seller. You only pay this tax once.
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 get a clear title.
We recommend getting a complete vehicle history report from a trusted online service. This step helps you find hidden past accidents, verify the true mileage, and ensure the vehicle does not carry a salvage or rebuilt title brand.