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Registering Out-of-State Vehicles
Title and Registration
Motor vehicles model years 1986 through current year are required to be titled in this state. A 1963 through a 1985 model motor vehicle may be titled if the owner has a title to support his or her application either issued in their name or properly assigned to him or her without a break in the chain of ownership. A certificate of title is required for 1963 through current year model mobile homes and cranes.

If the Vehicle is Paid For the following information and documentation must be provided when application is submitted. (See "Transfer of Out-of-State Title" below for more details)
1. Out-of-state title or bill of sale (see above) depending upon the year of the vehicle
2. Proof of insurance

If the Vehicle is Finance the following information and documentation must be provided when application is submitted.
1. Out-of-state registration*
2. Proof of insurance
3. Complete name and mailing address of lien holder

If the Vehicle is Leased the following information and documentation must be provided when application for registration and title are submitted.
1. Out-of-state registration
2. Original Power of Attorney from leasing company authorizing you to sign the application or a copy of your current lease agreement
 3. Proof of Georgia liability insurance is required and must be updated on the State database via EVI within 30 days


TRANSFER OF OUT-OF-STATE TITLE
To apply for a Georgia title for a vehicle previously titled in another State, the following documents and fees must be submitted to the applicable county Tax Commissioner or to MVD headquarters:
1. Title application in the owner(s)’ name(s).
2. Original valid out-of-state title in the applicant's name(s) or properly assigned to the applicant(s).
3. Check or money order for the total fees due made payable to the Tag Agent or the Motor Vehicle Division.
4. Secure Dealer Reassignment forms to complete the chain of ownership when needed when the vehicle's ownership was transferred from a dealer.  Secure dealer reassignment forms can only be used after the “first” assignment on the out-of-state title has been completed. 

When the owner is selling/transferring the ownership of the vehicle, he or she should complete the first assignment on their title to the purchaser/transferee. 
This requires the entry of the following information:

  • Purchaser’s/transferee’s name and address;
  • Date of sale/transfer; 
  • Odometer reading when required (check appropriate block only when the odometer reading does not reflect the actual mileage). However, some states require the seller/transferor to check a box when the odometer reading is the actual mileage – please look closely before checking any box!
  • The seller(s)/transferor(s) must then print their name(s) and sign their name(s) to the assignment. Their printed name(s) and signature(s) must agree with their name(s) as they appear on the face of the title. 
  • For vehicles where an odometer reading is required, the purchaser(s)/transferee(s) should acknowledge the odometer declaration made by the seller(s)/transferor(s) by printing and signing their name(s) to the assignment in the spaces provided.  If there are more than one (1) purchaser, it is only necessary for only one of the owners to acknowledge the odometer declaration. 

    • Important:   Every owner, other than a licensed dealer, is required to obtain a title in his or her name before transferring ownership.  A licensed dealer is the only one who is allowed to transfer ownership utilizing the assignments/dealer reassignment forms without first having to obtain a title in their name.  The “first” assignment on an out-of-state title must be completed before dealer reassignment forms may be used.

    All liens and security noted on the face of the title or on the assignments of title against the previous owner(s) must be released.  Any noted liens or security interests against the current owner(s) must be either released or the lien or security interest information must be shown on the title application.

    INSPECTIONS
    If the out-of-state title was issued with a “Salvage”, “Rebuilt”, “Reconstructed” or similar brand/legend, then the vehicle must pass a Motor Vehicle Division Inspection prior to the issuance of a license plate or title. 
    To request a Motor Vehicle Division Inspection, the applicant should complete a T-22R (Request for MVD Inspection) and submit it to the following address along with the above documents and a certified check or money order for the total fees due.  The certified check or money order should be for the total fees due payable to the Motor Vehicle Division (e.g. $18 Title fee; any title penalties that may be due; and the $100 Inspection Fee):

    Attention:  Salvage Office
    Motor Vehicle Division
    Post Office Box 740384
    Atlanta, Georgia 30374-0384

    If an MVD inspection is required, the applicant may wish to transport the vehicle to one of the state operated inspection stations.  This will help speed the process.  The applicant should contact either their county tag office or MVD Headquarters at (404) 362-6500 for the location and hours of operation of these inspection stations.
     
    Mailing address:
    Clarke County Tag Agent
    P. O. Box 8088
    Athens, GA 30603    		 Walk-in Location:
    3025 Lexington Road
    Highway 78 East
    Athens, GA 30605         		Office Hours:
    7:30am – 6:30pm
    Tuesday – Friday
    Phone:(706)613-3130
    FAX:(706)548-0967

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