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To transfer ownership of cars for sale by owner, the seller must sign and date the back of the original Georgia Certificate of Title. You then bring this signed document to the Greene County Tax Commissioner's Office in nearby Greensboro to put the car legally in your name.
Georgia gives buyers a seven-day grace period to register newly purchased vehicles. To drive the car home legally, keep the properly assigned original title and your dated bill of sale inside the vehicle with you at all times.
Always protect yourself by meeting in a public, well-lit space during daylight hours. Good local options include the parking area near the Union Point Police Department on Sibley Avenue or a busy shopping center.
Ask to see the seller's driver's license. Check that the name matches the owner printed on the front of the title. You must also compare the VIN on the title to the VIN stamped on the car's dashboard to ensure they match exactly.
A lien means a bank or lender holds a financial claim on the vehicle. Look at the front of the Georgia title for any listed lienholders. If you see a lien, the seller must provide a signed lien release document from that lender before you can get a clear title.
Always purchase a reliable vehicle history report using the car's VIN before you buy. This report reveals if the car suffered major accidents, carries a salvage title, or sustained flood damage.
No. The person named on the front of the title must sign the back. Do not buy a car if the seller says they are selling it for someone else, unless they possess a legally binding Power of Attorney document.