How to renew a car registration in Georgia

As a driver on the roads of Georgia, you must ensure that you have all the necessary paperwork in order to comply with the laws. There are a lot of things you will need to get your car up to par and one of the most important is registration. There are many different renewal periods in Georgia, meaning you will need to take the time to find out what your county requires. A notification will be sent when registration needs to be renewed and will typically include the following information:

• Expiry date of your current registration
• The fee you will need to pay to renew it
• Emission Inspection Information
• Online identification number

Renewal of registration in person

One of the most commonly used ways to renew a vehicle registration is in person. To do this, you will need to contact the tax office. Here is what you will need to bring with you:

• The renewal notice you received in the mail
• Valid driving license of Georgia
• Proof that the vehicle has passed a smog test
• Auto insurance cards
• Money needed to pay fees

Renew registration by mail

In some cases, a person may want to renew their vehicle registration by mail. If you want to use this method, you will need to do the following:

• Fill out an application for a name / tag
• Proof that you have car insurance
• Certificate stating that the vehicle has passed the smog test
• Check or Money Order Drawn to the Department of Revenue

After all this is put in order, you will need to mail it to the following address:

Car division

4125 Welcome all the way

Atlanta, GA 30374

Online renewal

If you prefer to process this renewal online, here is what you will need to do:

• Go to the online renewal system in Georgia
• Select the county where you live
• Enter your PIN on the renewal notice
• Pay the fees you owe

Registration renewal fees

The fees you will pay to renew your registration in Georgia will vary. Here are the factors on which these fees will be based:

• Tag fee which depends on the type of vehicle you have
• Ad valorem tax, which depends on the value of the car.

Emission checks

Depending on the county you live in, you may need to have your vehicle inspected. Learn more about this by visiting the Georgia DMV website.