How do you get temporary tags to drive Georgia?

1. Purchase car from dealer.

- When you buy a car from a dealer, they provide you with a temporary tag until your actual license plate arrives usually by mail.

2. Transfer old plates to the new car

- Remove the tag form the old car.

- Fill out Form MV-1: Application/Certificate of Title.

- Complete an Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form MV-1T) if you’re selling a vehicle that’s model year 1995 or newer.

- Bring required forms and fees to your county tax commissioner’s office.

- Temporary tags will be issued immediately.

3. Purchase a car privately

- Obtain Bill of Sale from the owner including: names of buyer, seller, description of the vehicle, date, time of sale, selling price, and amount of any trade-in.

- Fill out Form MV-1; Application/Certificate of title

- Complete an Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form MV-1T) if applicable

- Form T-22B must be completed and signed by both the buyer and the seller.

- Bring required forms, title (if it’s not already surrendered to the DDS) and fees (fees vary by county).

- Temporary paper tag will be issued on the spot.

4. Renew current registration for a different car

- Visit the county tax commissioner’s office to renew your current registration.

- Bring your current license plate, Form T-22A: Application for Renewal of Registration and Renewal Fees.

- Temporary tag will be issued in some counties.