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The seller must sign the back of the original Georgia Certificate of Title to transfer ownership. Every owner listed on the front must sign as a seller. Once you have the signed title, take it to the McDuffie County Tax Commissioner’s Office in Thomson. They will process the paperwork and put the car in your name.
Georgia gives you a strict seven-day grace period to drive your new car without a license plate. Keep the fully signed, dated Bill of Sale and the signed-over title inside the car to drive legally during this time. These papers show police officers that you just bought the car.
Keep yourself safe by meeting in a public, well-lit place during the day. Great spots in McDuffie County include:
1. The parking lot of the McDuffie County Sheriff's Office or Thomson Police Department.
2. A busy public parking area near the shopping centers in Thomson.
3. The parking lot of a local bank while it is open.
Ask to see the seller’s government-issued ID before you hand over any cash. Check that the name on their ID matches the name printed on the title. You must also check that the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the paper title exactly matches the VIN on the car’s dashboard and the driver-side door frame.
A lien means a bank or loan company still has a claim on the car. 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. You cannot get a clear title in your name without it.
We suggest getting a full vehicle history report from KarKiosk to see the car's past clearly. This report helps you find hidden accidents, spot salvage titles, and see if the car has flood damage.