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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. Bring your properly signed title to a DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office to complete the transfer and put the car in your name.
While not always strictly mandatory if the title has spaces for the sale price and date, we highly recommend using the official Georgia Department of Revenue Form T-7 (Bill of Sale). It serves as your official receipt and protects both you and the seller from future disputes about the sale price, date, or vehicle condition. Make sure it includes the VIN, vehicle details, sale price, date, and signatures of both parties.
Always prioritize safety by meeting in a public, well-lit area during the day. Good options include:
1. The parking lot of the Doraville Police Department.
2. Busy, highly visible commercial shopping centers along Buford Highway.
3. Well-trafficked retail areas near the Assembly Atlanta development during business hours.
Before paying, carefully inspect the physical title document. Ensure the seller’s name on the title matches their government-issued ID. Critically, verify 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. Look at the front of the Georgia title to find any active lienholders. If a lender is listed, the seller must provide you with an official paper lien release document from that bank before you can get a clear title in your name.