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To claim legal ownership, the person selling the car must sign the designated seller area on the back of the original Georgia Certificate of Title. You then take this signed title and your completed bill of sale to the Hall County Tax Commissioner's office to secure a new title in your name.
Georgia bypasses traditional sales tax when you buy a vehicle from a private individual. Instead, the state charges a Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT). You pay this single tax based entirely on the state's calculated fair market value of the car, completely separate from the cash amount you actually paid the seller.
State rules say that license plates belong to the individual driver, not the physical vehicle. The seller must remove their tag before they hand over the keys. You should never drive your newly purchased car while the previous owner's license plate remains on the bumper.
Georgia grants you a strict seven-day grace period to drive the vehicle while you secure your new registration. This countdown begins on the exact date recorded on your completed bill of sale. You must keep your newly signed title and the bill of sale inside the car with you at all times to prove lawful ownership.
Prioritize your personal safety by arranging to inspect the vehicle in highly visible, well-lit public areas during daylight hours. The parking lot at the Oakwood Police Department provides an incredibly secure environment. Busy retail spaces around Mundy Mill Road also offer great visibility and steady foot traffic.
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