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Always ask to see the seller's driver's license or state ID. Compare the name on their ID directly to the name printed on the front of the original certificate of title. If the names do not match exactly, the seller does not have the legal right to transfer the car to you.
Yes. We highly recommend running a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) check before you hand over any money. A VIN check tells you if the car has a branded title, which means an insurance company previously declared it a total loss, salvage, rebuilt, or flood-damaged.
To officially change ownership, both you and the seller must fill out the title assignment section on the back of the certificate. You must write your full legal name, current address, the exact date of sale, and the current odometer reading. Both parties then need to print and sign their names.
No. The state of Georgia does not mandate annual safety inspections for standard passenger vehicles.
Absolutely. Even though the state does not require a formal safety check, we strongly suggest taking the car to a trusted local mechanic in Swainsboro. A private inspection ensures the car runs well and helps you avoid expensive hidden repairs.
Georgia law strictly requires a bill of sale only if the vehicle is from the model year 1985 or older and does not require a title. However, we strongly advise getting a bill of sale for every private car purchase to give yourself concrete, written proof of the transaction.