In Georgia, the cost to register a car includes several standard fees:
- Title Application Fee: $18 (if the vehicle requires a Georgia title)
- License Plate Registration or Renewal Fee: $20 for a regular passenger car or lightweight pickup truck
- Sales Tax or Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT): This varies based on the price or value of the vehicle
- Additional fees may include a $1 mailing fee and optional fees for expedited processing or specialty plates
Overall, the basic registration cost (title plus license plate) is about $38, plus the variable ad valorem tax based on vehicle value
. The average yearly car registration fee in Georgia is approximately $20, but this does not include the title fee or taxes
. Therefore, when registering a car in Georgia, expect to pay at least $38 plus the applicable vehicle value tax.
