Georgia Bill of Sale
Create a Georgia vehicle bill of sale and email yourself the PDF. Notarization is not required in Georgia.
Georgia does not require a vehicle bill of sale to be notarized. A federal odometer disclosure is required for most vehicles, so record the mileage at the time of sale. Georgia's Form T-7 is a standard bill of sale used to support a private vehicle sale.
Georgia: notarization is not required, but an odometer disclosure is required for most vehicles.
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A private vehicle sale in Georgia is handled through the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) and your county tag office. The seller signs over the title, the buyer applies for a new title, and a bill of sale records the deal. Georgia does not require the bill of sale to be notarized for most private vehicle sales, so the buyer and seller can complete it on their own.
Georgia publishes Form T-7, a bill of sale that documents the buyer and seller, the vehicle's year, make, model, and VIN, the purchase price, and the odometer reading. A federal odometer disclosure is required for most vehicles at the time of sale, so record the mileage carefully. Because Georgia uses an electronic title system in many counties, an accurate bill of sale and a properly assigned title keep the transfer moving smoothly.
To complete the transfer, the buyer takes the assigned title, the bill of sale, and a Title/Tag Application (Form MV-1) to the county tag office, generally within 30 days of purchase. Most newer vehicles in Georgia are subject to the one-time Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) rather than ongoing sales tax, and the buyer pays that and the title fee at the tag office.
Keep a signed copy of the bill of sale for your records. Documenting the odometer reading and sale price protects both parties and supports the buyer's application if any detail on the title needs to be reconciled.
Official form: Georgia Form T-7
What to know in Georgia
Frequently asked questions
Does Georgia require a notarized bill of sale?
No. Georgia does not require notarization for most private vehicle sales. The buyer and seller sign the bill of sale, which supports the title application.
Do I need an odometer reading in Georgia?
Yes. A federal odometer disclosure is required for most vehicles at the time of sale, so record the mileage on the bill of sale and the title assignment.
What form does Georgia use for a bill of sale?
Georgia uses Form T-7 as its standard bill of sale. The buyer typically also files a Title/Tag Application (Form MV-1) to complete the transfer.
Can I write my own bill of sale in Georgia?
Yes. Georgia accepts a self-written bill of sale that includes the buyer, seller, VIN, price, odometer reading, and date, though Form T-7 ensures nothing is missed.
Do both buyer and seller need to sign in Georgia?
It is recommended. Both signatures document the agreement and the odometer reading, and give each party a record of the private sale.
Important note
This is practical paperwork guidance, not legal advice. State DMV rules change; confirm current titling, notarization, and odometer requirements with Georgia before relying on this document.