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To transfer ownership legally, the seller must sign the back of the title. In Georgia, the seller's signature does not need to be notarized unless you are dealing with certain out-of-state titles. Once you have the signed title and bill of sale, take the documents to a Chatham County Tax Commissioner's office to complete the transfer and register the vehicle in your name.
No. Savannah sits in Chatham County, which does not require vehicle emissions testing. You can register your newly purchased car without showing an emissions certificate.
When you buy private party cars, you must pay the Georgia Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) at the Chatham County Tax Commissioner's Office. The state calculates this one-time tax based on the fair market value of the vehicle, rather than the price you actually paid. You will also need to pay standard state title transfer and tag registration fees.
Yes. You and the seller need to fill out a Georgia Form T-7 Bill of Sale. This form proves the purchase price, identifies the vehicle, and records the exact date you bought the car. The Chatham County tag office requires this document to process your new title and registration. Be sure to keep a signed copy for your own records.
In Georgia, the license plate stays with the seller. The seller needs to remove their plate before you drive the car away. You get a seven-day grace period from the date on the bill of sale to drive the vehicle and register it at a Chatham County tag office. Bring the signed title, bill of sale, your valid Georgia driver's license, and proof of active car insurance to get your new license plate.
You can register your car at any Chatham County Tax Commissioner's office. They have multiple locations, including the main office on Oglethorpe Avenue in downtown Savannah and the Southside office on Mall Boulevard.
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