Which bill of sale form does Georgia use?

Form T-7, published by the Georgia Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division. The form states that any correction or alteration voids it, so a mistake calls for a new copy.

Is a bill of sale required to title a car in Georgia?

For a casual sale, the Department lists the properly assigned title as the proof of ownership and lists a bill of sale for a vehicle of the 1985 model year or older that does not require a title. The county tag office confirms the documents for a specific transaction.

Does a vehicle of any age need an odometer reading on the Georgia form?

No. Vehicles that are twenty model years old or older are exempt from odometer disclosure, and for those the seller may enter the word “exempt” in the space for the reading.

How long does the buyer have to title the vehicle in Georgia?

The Department states 7 days from the purchase date, at the county tag office. The county tag office confirms the current deadline and any penalty.

Where is the Georgia bill of sale submitted?

To the county tag office in the county where the primary purchaser resides, together with the required documents and the applicable tax.

Does the Georgia form record liens?

Yes. A section of the form lists lienholders and security interest holders, and the seller certifies that there are no liens or encumbrances other than those listed.

Georgia Vehicle Bill of Sale

Georgia publishes its own bill of sale, Form T-7, which records the sale and the odometer reading declared by the seller.

Fill In the Georgia Bill of Sale. Print it or save it as a PDF.

Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale

State of Georgia

Vehicle

Vehicle Identification Number

Year

Make

Model

Odometer Reading

Date of Sale

Purchase Price

Seller

Full Name

Street Address

City, State, ZIP Code

Buyer

Full Name

Street Address

City, State, ZIP Code

Lienholder, if Any

Name and Address

The seller sold the vehicle described above to the buyer for the purchase price stated. The seller certifies that, to the best of the seller's knowledge, the odometer reading reflects the actual mileage of the vehicle unless otherwise indicated, and that there are no liens, security interests or encumbrances on the vehicle except as listed above.

Seller Signature and Date

Buyer Signature and Date

Georgia Rules. As stated by the Georgia Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division.

Official Form: The Motor Vehicle Division publishes the Bill of Sale, Form T-7 (revised September 2022). Any correction or alteration voids the form.
Purpose: The form provides evidence that a transaction has taken place between the purchaser and the seller, and that the seller has declared the odometer reading and the buyer has acknowledged it.
When a Bill of Sale Is Listed: For a casual sale, the Department lists the original title, assigned to the buyer and signed by the buyer and the seller, as the proof of ownership. It lists a bill of sale when the vehicle is a 1985 or older model year that does not require a title.
Odometer Disclosure: Federal regulations require the seller to disclose, and the buyer to acknowledge, the odometer reading on the transfer of a vehicle that is not exempt. Vehicles that are twenty model years old or older are exempt, and the seller may enter the word “exempt” in the space for the reading.
Where to Submit: The form is submitted with the required documents and the applicable tax to the county tag office in the county where the primary purchaser resides.
Certificate of Title: A Georgia certificate of title is required for a 1986 or newer model year motor vehicle, motorcycle, camper, travel trailer, or car or tow dolly weighing 2,001 pounds or more, and for a 1963 or newer model year mobile home.
Deadline for the Buyer: The Department states that it is the buyer's responsibility to title and register the vehicle within 7 days of the purchase date at the county tag office.
Duties of the Seller: The seller transfers ownership by completing the assignment form on the back of the original title, and cancels the registration of the vehicle. The Department warns against signing or accepting a title that has been left blank.
Tax: For a vehicle that requires a title, the Title Ad Valorem Tax is estimated from the value of the vehicle. Trailers are not subject to it.
Liens: The seller certifies on the form that there are no liens, security interests or encumbrances on the vehicle except those listed in the lienholder section.

Official Form. Published by the state.

Bill of Sale, Form T-7

The Georgia Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division publishes this form. The sheet above is not that form and does not replace it where the agency asks for it.

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Questions. Requirements and limits.

Which bill of sale form does Georgia use?: Form T-7, published by the Georgia Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division. The form states that any correction or alteration voids it, so a mistake calls for a new copy.
Is a bill of sale required to title a car in Georgia?: For a casual sale, the Department lists the properly assigned title as the proof of ownership and lists a bill of sale for a vehicle of the 1985 model year or older that does not require a title. The county tag office confirms the documents for a specific transaction.
Does a vehicle of any age need an odometer reading on the Georgia form?: No. Vehicles that are twenty model years old or older are exempt from odometer disclosure, and for those the seller may enter the word “exempt” in the space for the reading.
How long does the buyer have to title the vehicle in Georgia?: The Department states 7 days from the purchase date, at the county tag office. The county tag office confirms the current deadline and any penalty.
Where is the Georgia bill of sale submitted?: To the county tag office in the county where the primary purchaser resides, together with the required documents and the applicable tax.
Does the Georgia form record liens?: Yes. A section of the form lists lienholders and security interest holders, and the seller certifies that there are no liens or encumbrances other than those listed.

Other States. Pages for selected states.

Reviewed on 2026-10-27 against Georgia Department of Revenue, Form T-7, Bill of Sale, Georgia Department of Revenue, Title and Register a Vehicle Purchased in a Casual Sale, Georgia Department of Revenue, Responsibilities of Sellers and Buyers. Rules and forms change, and the agency confirms the requirements for a specific transaction.

This page provides general information and is not legal advice.

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