Georgia Department of Revenue
1800 Century Blvd, NE Atlanta GA 30345-3245        Tel: 404-417-4477        Toll Free: 1-877-602-8477

Motor Vehicle Services
  **MVD Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday excluding state holidays **

When must I register my vehicles?

New Resident

You have thirty-days (30) from the date you establish residency in this state to register your motor vehicle(s), tractor(s), motorcycle(s) and/or trailer(s) and obtain Georgia license plate(s). You should register your vehicle at the Tax Commissioner's office in the county in Georgia where you reside. Click here for more information regarding where to apply.

Georgia Resident

You have thirty-days (30) from the date of purchase or acquisition of a motor vehicle, tractor, motorcycle, and/or trailer to register and obtain Georgia license plate(s) or to transfer your existing valid Georgia license plate(s) to these vehicle(s). You should register your vehicle at the Tax Commissioner's office in the county in Georgia where you reside. Click here to obtain the address and telephone number of your county Tax Commissioner's office.

Penalties

If you fail to register your vehicle(s) within thirty-days (30) of either establishing residency in this state or for Georgia residents, thirty-days (30) from the purchase or acquisition date of the vehicle, you may be subject to fines up to $100 if stopped by law enforcement.