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To legally transfer ownership, the seller must sign the back of the Georgia Certificate of Title in the designated seller section. Georgia does not require this signature to be notarized to be valid. You must then take this signed title, along with your Georgia driver's license, proof of insurance, a passing emissions certificate, and a completed MV-1 form, to your local Tax Commissioner's Office (DeKalb or Gwinnett, depending on your exact address) to finalize the transfer.
Generally, no. Private party vehicle sales in Georgia are exempt from traditional sales tax. However, you are not entirely exempt from taxation. Instead of sales tax, Georgia applies a different tax system to vehicle transfers between private individuals.
Always prioritize safety by meeting in a public, well-lit area during the day. Good options include:
1. The parking lot of the Stone Mountain Police Department or a DeKalb County Police precinct.
2. A busy shopping center parking lot along Memorial Drive or Stone Mountain Highway (US-78).
3. The public parking areas of well-known, high-traffic retail stores or grocery chains during normal business hours.
For a comprehensive overview of the car's past, consider getting a vehicle history report from a trusted provider. This is crucial for checking for accident history, potential salvage titles, and confirming if the vehicle has a history of major repairs.
If the seller cannot find the title, they must apply for a duplicate or replacement title from the Georgia Department of Revenue before they can legally sell the vehicle to you. Do not exchange money for a car without receiving a properly signed title in hand. Promises to mail the document later often lead to serious legal and financial headaches.