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Georgia car registration fees
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Georgia's yearly registration fee for a regular passenger car is a flat $20, and all-electric vehicles add an annual alternative fuel fee of $238.59 for registrations from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
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Use your vehicle details to calculate the listed fees. Amounts reflect the schedule verified in 2026.
Start with the published example below, then adjust the details for your vehicle.
Published example · listed fees
$1,788.00First registration example
No listed fees for this selection.
- State fees$20.00
- County / local$0.00
- One-time$1,768.00
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| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| State fees | $20.00 |
| County / local | $0.00 |
| One-time | $1,768.00 |
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| License plate registration or renewal fee | $20.00 |
| Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) | $1,750.00 |
| Original title application fee | $18.00 |
Estimate only. Includes only the fees listed here; other taxes, penalties or local charges may apply. Confirm with the official agency.
Confirm with Georgia Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division
Registration fee schedule
Only applicable fees contribute to your estimate. Optional fees are excluded unless selected. One-time fees apply only to new registrations.
| Fee | Amount or rule | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| License plate registration or renewal fee | $20.00 DOR standard fee for a regular passenger car or lightweight pickup. | All listed vehiclesAll listed vehicles |
| Alternative fuel vehicle fee (non-commercial) | $238.59 For registrations that begin or renew July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027; adjusted every July. Applies to all-electric vehicles. Conventional (non-plug-in) hybrids are exempt; plug-in hybrids pay only if the owner chooses an alternative fuel plate. | See conditionsfuel type: electric |
| Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) | 7% of vehicle value One-time 7.0% of the vehicle's fair market value, paid when the vehicle is titled after a purchase or transfer. Fair market value is set using the DOR motor vehicle assessment manual, so it may differ from the price paid. New Georgia residents pay 3% instead, and some family transfers pay 0.5%. TAVT replaces sales tax and annual ad valorem tax. | New registrationAll listed vehicles; one-time |
| Original title application fee | $18.00 Apply within 30 days of purchase or transfer, or pay a $10 title penalty. | New registrationAll listed vehicles; one-time |
How Georgia fees work
Georgia's yearly registration fee for a regular passenger car is a flat $20, and all-electric vehicles add an annual alternative fuel fee of $238.59 for registrations from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. The big cost is the one-time Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT): 7.0% of the vehicle's fair market value when you buy it, or 3% for new Georgia residents, which replaces sales tax and the old annual vehicle tax. A title costs $18.
The listed registration period is 12 months. Agency information
Cost factors: flat, value, fuel.
Electric & hybrid surcharges
Electric: $238.59 in the listed schedule. Fee source
Choose the matching fuel type in the calculator to include the applicable surcharge.
Late registration
If you don't renew during your county's registration period (normally by your birthday), Georgia adds a penalty of 25% of the license plate fees ($5 on the $20 fee) plus 10% of any annual ad valorem tax due (minimum $5). Late title application is a $10 penalty, and late TAVT on a private sale is 10% plus 1% a month.
Confirm deadlines and penalties with the agencyWorked example
Gas sedan bought for a $25,000 fair market value, first registration in Georgia: $20 registration + $1,750 TAVT (7% of $25,000) + $18 title fee.
Listed total: $1,788.00
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How are Georgia registration fees calculated?
Georgia's yearly registration fee for a regular passenger car is a flat $20, and all-electric vehicles add an annual alternative fuel fee of $238.59 for registrations from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. The big cost is the one-time Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT): 7.0% of the vehicle's fair market value when you buy it, or 3% for new Georgia residents, which replaces sales tax and the old annual vehicle tax. A title costs $18.
Where can I confirm my final registration cost?
Confirm the final amount with Georgia Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division. Its official website is linked below the calculator and in this guide’s sources.
What other limitations should I consider?
The calculator applies the 7% purchase rate. New residents registering a car they already own pay TAVT at 3% of fair market value. Vehicles bought before March 1, 2013 and still under the old system pay an annual ad valorem tax set by county and local millage rates. DOR publishes an estimator but no per-county table, so it is not included. County tag offices may charge a $1 mailing fee. Emissions inspections in metro Atlanta counties are paid at the inspection station and are not included. Specialty and prestige plate fees are extra and not included.
Sources and last checked
Sources
- Motor Vehicles Fees, Fines, and Penalties Georgia Department of Revenue
- Alternative Fuel and Low-Speed Vehicles Annual Licensing Fees - July 2026 Georgia Department of Revenue
- Vehicle Taxes - Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) and Annual Ad Valorem Tax Georgia Department of Revenue
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Fees can change. Confirm your final amount with the official registration agency before paying.
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