Motor Vehicle
New residents to Georgia must have the following documents in order to register a vehicle.
Vehicle With No Lien
1. Out of State Title
2. Current Registration from Previous State
3. Proof of Georgia Insurance
4. Georgia Drivers License with Rabun County Address
5. Current Mileage
Vehicle With Lien
1. Loan Agreement with Complete Name and Address of Lien Holder
2. T-17 Affidavit of Lien Holder (available at tag office)
3. Proof of Georgia Insurance
4. Georgia Drivers License with Rabun County Address
5. Current Mileage
Taxes
Taxes on Motor Vehicles are due on the owner's birth date. Vehicles owned by a business pay tax based on the first letter of the business name. The tax is based on the 40% value of the vehicle. Taxes are due on a vehicle, even when the vehicle is not in use.
Fees
Tag Fee for passenger vehicles and trucks weighing up to 14,000 loaded $20.00
Title Transfer Fee $18.00
Trailer Tag Fee $12.00 *
Replacement Tag Decal or Title $ 8.00
*Trailers with a gross vehicle weight of less than 2000 pounds are not required to be titled in Georgia. The previous registration is required.
Trucks with a gross vehicle weight over 14,000 (Truck and load) fees are based on weight.
Vehicle Tag Renewals can be processed by mail by completing the renewal form received in the mail and returning it to the Tax Commissioners Office or bringing this form to the office. Renewals must be make on or before the birth date of the primary owner when owned by an individual, or the last day of the month for a business. The penalty for late registration is 10% of the tax and 25% of the tag fee. These penalties begin immediately following the due date.
Certain persons may be eligible for a handicap tag or parking placard. To obtain the form necessary to acquire this tag, click HERE.
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