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To legally transfer ownership, the seller must sign the back of the Georgia Certificate of Title. The seller's signature does not need to be notarized for a standard in-state transfer. Once you have the signed title and bill of sale, take the documents to the Houston County Tax Commissioner's office to complete the transfer and register the vehicle in your name.
Yes. You and the seller must fill out a Georgia Form T-7 Bill of Sale. This document serves as your official receipt and protects both parties from future disputes about the sale price, date, or vehicle condition. It should include the VIN, vehicle details, sale price, date, and signatures. The Houston County tag office requires this form to process your paperwork.
Generally, no. Private party vehicle sales in Georgia do not use a traditional sales tax. Instead, we require you to pay the Georgia Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT). The state calculates this one-time tax based on the fair market value of the vehicle, rather than the actual price you paid the seller.
Along with the one-time TAVT, you will be responsible for paying standard state title transfer fees and annual tag registration fees when you title the car in your name at the Houston County tag office.
Always prioritize safety by meeting in a public, well-lit area during the day. Good options include the parking lot of the Warner Robins Police Department. A busy shopping center parking lot near the Houston County Galleria is also a highly visible and safe choice.
Carefully inspect the title document before paying. Ensure the seller’s name on the title matches their government-issued ID. You must also verify that the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the title perfectly matches the VIN on the car’s dashboard and driver-side door jamb.