Car registration and title fees in Georgia
Georgia: registering a 2022 gas car (3,500 lb) costs about $20.00 a year. An electric car pays $238.59 a year more.
Title on a dealer purchase: $18.00.
Estimate of government fees. Your renewal notice or DMV calculates the final amount.
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Yearly lines for a 2022 gas car
| Line | Group | Amount | Set by |
|---|---|---|---|
| License plate registration / renewal fee | Registration & plates | $20.00 | Georgia Department of Revenue |
| Annual ad valorem ('birthday') tax: only for vehicles NOT under TAVT | Yearly taxes | you fill in | Georgia Department of Revenue |
Electric vehicles
- Alternative fuel vehicle fee, electric (non-commercial, annual): $238.59 (Georgia Department of Revenue)
Hybrids and plug-in hybrids
- Alternative fuel vehicle fee, plug-in hybrid (only with an AFV plate): $0.00–$238.59
Value-based or property taxes
- Annual ad valorem ('birthday') tax: only for vehicles NOT under TAVT: Vehicles under TAVT (bought March 1, 2013 or later and titled in Georgia) owe NO annual ad valorem tax. Older vehicles pay a yearly value tax set by the county tax district, due by the owner's birthday. Use DOR's Annual Ad Valorem Tax Estimator.
Title fees
| Line | Group | Amount | Set by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Title application fee | Title | $18.00 | Georgia Department of Revenue |
Late fees
- Late renewal penalty: $5.00
Official tools: Georgia DOR TAVT Estimator · Georgia DOR Annual Ad Valorem Tax Estimator · Georgia DOR Fees, Fines, Penalties
Sources
- Georgia Department of Revenue: Motor Vehicles Fees, Fines, and Penalties
- Georgia Department of Revenue: Vehicle Taxes - TAVT and Annual Ad Valorem Tax
- Georgia Department of Revenue: Alternative Fuel and Low-Speed Vehicles Annual Licensing Fees - July 2026
- Georgia Department of Revenue: New to Georgia?
- Georgia Department of Revenue: Georgia Motor Vehicle Online Manual (Version 2025-2026)
FAQ
How much does it cost to register a car in Georgia?
About $20.00 a year for a 2022 gas car of 3,500 lb (estimate from the official fee schedule).
Does Georgia charge an extra fee for electric cars?
An electric car pays about $238.59 a year more than the same gas car, from the official fee pages.
How much is a title in Georgia?
$18.00 on a dealer purchase, from the official fee schedule.
Is there a yearly car property tax in Georgia?
Annual ad valorem ('birthday') tax: only for vehicles NOT under TAVT
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Estimates of government taxes and fees from official sources; your DMV or county calculates the final amount; not tax or legal advice. Every figure is taken from an official state page (quoted and dated in the sources) and can change. Dealer-set fees are not government fees. Exemptions are described, never applied for you: check the official rule and form.