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	How much will it cost me to register my vehicle in Georgia?
	Your Vehicle may be subject to the following fees and taxes: Annual Registration Fee MV Schedule of Tags and Fees  to view the License Plates and Fees Schedule showing the different types of issued tags and the annual registration fee for each. Varies Manufacturing and Annual Special Tag Fee Plate Samples  to view the types of available special tags, the fees and requirements for obtaining. Varies Mailing Fee Mailing fee is due if your tag/renewal decal is to be mailed to you. Some counties require first time residents to register in-person. $1.00 Ad Valorem Tax This tax is based on the vehicle's value and the financial needs of various levying authorities in your county.   Motor Vehicle Ad Valorem Assessment  to calculate your vehicle's ad valorem tax. Varies Sales Tax 560-12-1-.07 Casual Sale  to read State Regulation 560-12-1-07 regarding sales tax. When applying for a Georgia title for a vehicle that was purchased from an out-of-state/country dealer or business or a Georgia business, Georgia sales tax must be paid at the time of application or proof must be submitted that the sales tax has already been paid. A Georgia title and license plate will not be issued until sales tax is paid. The amount of sales tax due is based on the vehicle's purchase price or the vehicle's fair market value if a sales invoice is not submitted. Click here  to determine the sales tax rate in your county. The published sales tax rate for counties does not include the State of Georgia's sales tax rate. For additional information regarding sales tax, please contact the  DOR Regional Office  serving your county. Varies Emissions Inspection Fee The fee of an emissions inspection (metro-Atlanta counties only) varies between $10.00 - $25.00 and is posted on the station’s emission inspection sign. For additional information regarding emissions inspections,  Clean Air Force  to connect to the Georgia Clean Air Force's website or call: 1-800-449-2471. Varies Title Fee If your vehicle is required to have a title in this state, you must apply for a title at the time of registration.   Click here  to see if your vehicle requires a Georgia title. $18.00 Title Penalty Title penalty is due if you fail to apply for a Georgia title, when a title is required, within thirty (30) days of the vehicle's purchase or acquisition date. This fee is not due when your vehicle is currently titled or registered out-of-state or country in your name. $10.00 Additional Title Penalty Additional title penalty is due if you previously applied for a Georgia title and your application was returned requesting additional action before title issuance and compliance has not been made within sixty (60) days of the accompanying letter's date. $10.00
	Note:    Pay all fees and/or taxes due with cash, check, or money order payable to the Office of the Tax Commissioner. Most counties require checks to be imprinted with a local bank's address. Out-of-state checks are usually not accepted. Please do not remit cash through the mail! Contact your County Tax Commissioner's Tag Office for other acceptable methods of payment.

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