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To legally transfer ownership, the seller must sign the back of the Georgia Certificate of Title. You and the seller must fill out the assignment section completely. Once you have the assigned title, take it to the Towns County Tax Commissioner's Office in Hiawassee. You will also need a completed Form MV-1 (Title/Tag Application), your valid Georgia driver's license, and proof of active auto insurance.
A Bill of Sale is legally mandatory in Georgia if the vehicle is a model year 1985 or older, as these older vehicles do not require a title. For newer vehicles, a Bill of Sale (Form T-7) remains highly recommended. It serves as your official receipt and protects both you and the seller from future disputes about the sale price, date, or vehicle condition. It must include the VIN, vehicle details, sale price, date, and signatures of both parties.
In Georgia, license plates stay with the person, not the car. The seller must remove their plate and cancel their registration before you take possession. Never drive the vehicle with the seller’s plate attached.
Georgia law gives you seven days from the date of purchase to register a vehicle bought in a private sale. To drive your newly purchased car home legally without a license plate, you must carry the properly assigned title, a dated Bill of Sale, and proof of active Georgia liability insurance inside the vehicle at all times.
Always prioritize meeting during daylight hours in a public, well-lit area that’s easy to find. Good locations in Towns County include:
1. The public parking lot of the Towns County Sheriff's Office or the Hiawassee Police Department.
2. A busy commercial area, like the Ingles Market parking lot in Hiawassee.
3. A heavily trafficked, well-lit gas station right along US Highway 76.
Before you hand over any cash, closely inspect the title. The seller's name shown on the front of the title must exactly match their government-issued photo ID. Be sure to check that the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the title matches the VIN on both the car’s dashboard and driver-side door jamb.
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