Georgia — quick answer
In Georgia, a bill of sale is situational for a private vehicle sale and notarization is not required. No witnesses are required. The relevant state form is T-7. Ownership is transferred through the Georgia DOR via the assigned title.
Is a bill of sale required in Georgia?
Situational. A bill of sale (Form T-7) is primarily required for 1985-or-older and non-titled vehicles; titled vehicles transfer via the assigned title.
Seller signs the title assignment; the buyer titles and registers at the county tag office.
Does a Georgia bill of sale need to be notarized?
Not required. No notarization required.
Witness requirements
No. Georgia does not require witnesses for a standard private bill of sale.
Odometer disclosure
Federal law requires a written odometer disclosure when title is transferred for vehicles less than 20 years old. As of 2026 that means model year 2011 and newer; model year 2010 and older are generally exempt. Record the exact mileage — never round it. See the NHTSA rule.
How to transfer a vehicle title in Georgia
- 1Complete the bill of sale and title assignment.
Fill in the buyer, seller, price, odometer, and date. Both parties sign and date the document.
- 2Hand over the signed title.
Seller signs the title assignment; the buyer titles and registers at the county tag office.
- 3Register with the Georgia DOR.
The buyer titles and registers the vehicle, bringing Bill of Sale (T-7). Confirm the current fees and documents on the official Georgia DOR page.
Official Georgia sources
- Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR), Motor Vehicle Division — buying & selling a vehicle
- Bill of Sale (T-7)
- NHTSA — federal odometer disclosure rule
We link to primary government sources and review this page regularly, but requirements change. This is general information, not legal advice.
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Georgia bill of sale — FAQ
Is a bill of sale required in Georgia?
In Georgia, a separate bill of sale is situational. A bill of sale (Form T-7) is primarily required for 1985-or-older and non-titled vehicles; titled vehicles transfer via the assigned title.
Does a Georgia bill of sale need to be notarized?
No. No notarization required.
Do I need a witness for a bill of sale in Georgia?
No. Georgia does not require witnesses for a standard private bill of sale.
How do I transfer a vehicle title in Georgia?
Seller signs the title assignment; the buyer titles and registers at the county tag office. Titling and registration in Georgia are handled by the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR), Motor Vehicle Division.
Is a bill of sale proof of ownership?
Generally no. For titled property like a car or boat, the title is what proves ownership. A bill of sale proves that a sale happened and records the price, date, and terms — it supports the title transfer but does not replace it. For untitled property (furniture, equipment, electronics), the signed bill of sale is usually the main proof of ownership.