Georgia Vehicle (Car) Bill of Sale

Georgia rules for selling a vehicle

Checked against official Georgia sources on October 16, 2026. Each point links to its source.

Official state form

Form T-7, Bill of Sale. It records the sale and the seller's odometer declaration. It must be completed in full, legibly printed or typed, and the form warns that any correction or alteration voids it.
Source: Georgia DOR: Form T-7 Bill of Sale

Where the title transfers

Submit Form T-7 with the required documents and tax to the county tag office in the county where the primary purchaser lives. The buyer also brings Form MV-1 (Title/Tag Application), the properly assigned title, ID and proof of insurance.
Source: Georgia DOR: Form T-7 Bill of Sale Source: Georgia DOR: Title and Register a Vehicle Purchased in a Casual Sale

Deadline

Georgia residents who buy in a casual sale register within 7 business days of the purchase date.
Source: Georgia DOR: When & Where to Register Your Vehicle

When a bill of sale is required

Georgia DOR asks for a bill of sale if the vehicle is 1985 or older and doesn't require a title.
Source: Georgia DOR: Title and Register a Vehicle Purchased in a Casual Sale

Odometer

Vehicles 20 model years old and older are exempt from odometer disclosure. The seller may write "exempt" instead of a reading.
Source: Georgia DOR: Form T-7 Bill of Sale

Notarization

Form T-7 has no notary section, and the Department of Revenue's instructions for it don't mention notarization.
Source: Georgia DOR: Form T-7 Bill of Sale

How to use this Georgia bill of sale

1. Fill in the seller, buyer and vehicle details. Copy the VIN or serial number straight from the vehicle or its title.
2. Enter the sale date, price and payment method, and choose "as is" or a written warranty.
3. Click Create my PDF. Print two copies and have everyone sign by hand.
4. Each side keeps a signed copy. Then finish the title or registration steps for Georgia using the official sources on this page.

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