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Always look at the original title before you pay the seller. Check that the seller's name exactly matches the name printed on the front of the title. Ask to see their driver's license to confirm their identity. If the title lists a bank or lender, the seller must give you a signed lien release. You cannot register the car in your name without this official release document.
Because Pine Mountain sits on the border of two counties, you must visit the Tax Commissioner's office for the county where you reside. If you live in the Harris County portion, you will go to the office in Hamilton. If you live in the Meriwether County portion, you will visit the office in Greenville. Check your specific county's website for their current operating hours before you go.
Yes. You must buy active auto insurance for the vehicle before you can legally drive it or register it at the tag office. Your insurance company will send proof of your coverage directly to the Georgia state database.
If the seller has an active car loan, the bank holds the title. You and the seller need to contact the lender to arrange a safe payoff process. The lender will then release the lien and hand over the clear title so you can transfer ownership.
No. Georgia does not require a notary stamp on a standard vehicle title transfer between private parties. However, all signatures must be easy to read and match the printed names exactly.
Check the physical title for any tears, heavy stains, or alterations. If the title has crossed-out names or scribbled-out numbers, the tag office might reject it. Also, make sure the VIN on the title matches the VIN physically printed on the car's dashboard.