Georgia Bill of Sale, Form T-7 & Title Transfer
Georgia gives buyers in a casual (private) sale a short window to complete title work at the County Tag Office. This page covers when a bill of sale is required in Georgia and how the transfer works.
Georgia requirements
- For a vehicle bought in a casual sale, Georgia requires title and registration to be completed within 7 days of the purchase date at the buyer's County Tag Office.
- The Georgia Department of Revenue publishes Form T-7 Bill of Sale; a bill of sale is required when the vehicle is 1985 or older and does not require a title. Our general bill of sale is a general-purpose record for sales of goods and titled vehicles.
- For titled vehicles, ownership transfers through the original title properly assigned to the buyer, with all recorded liens released; the buyer also completes Form MV-1 Title/Tag Application.
- Odometer disclosure must be completed on transfer for vehicles that are not exempt; vehicles 20 model years old and older are exempt under the instructions on Form T-7.
- Form T-7 has no notary block; Georgia does not require a notarized bill of sale for a vehicle.
- Buyers pay the 18 dollar title fee, 20 dollar plate fee, and any Title Ad Valorem Tax due at the County Tag Office, and must show proof of insurance.
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to transfer a title after buying a car in Georgia?
For casual (non-dealer) sales, Georgia requires title and registration to be completed within 7 days of the purchase date. The transfer happens at your County Tag Office with the assigned title, Form MV-1, proof of insurance, and payment of fees and Title Ad Valorem Tax.
When is a bill of sale required in Georgia?
Georgia requires a bill of sale when the vehicle is 1985 or older and exempt from titling; the Department of Revenue publishes Form T-7 for this. For newer vehicles the assigned title is the key transfer document, and a bill of sale remains useful as a record of the price and terms.