GA · TAG OFFICE ESTIMATERates checked October 11, 2026
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ESTIMATED TOTAL
Total excludes items marked "not available".
Estimate only. Confirm with the Georgia Department of Revenue.
Georgia vehicle fees at a glance (2026)
| TAVT (purchase) | 7% of value |
|---|---|
| TAVT (new resident) | 3% of value |
| Title fee | $18 |
| Tag & registration | $20/yr |
What this estimate does and does not include
- TAVT is paid once, when the car is titled in Georgia.
- New residents who register more than 30 days after moving pay a 10% penalty plus 1% for each further 30 days (per DeKalb County Tax Commissioner).
- Some counties charge small extra fees. Business-owned vehicles pay 7% even when moving in.
Georgia registration questions
How much is the tag fee in Georgia?
$20 a year for a standard passenger car tag, plus $18 for the title the first time.
What is TAVT in Georgia?
A one-time tax of 7% of the vehicle's fair market value (3% for new residents) paid when the car is titled. It replaces sales tax and annual ad valorem tax.