VEHICLE BILL OF SALE - STATE OF GEORGIA
(Private Sale - Motor Vehicle)
PART 1 - SELLER INFORMATION
Seller (Individual):
Full Legal Name: [[Seller Full Legal Name]]
Date of Birth: [[DOB]]
Georgia Driver's License / State ID No.: [[License Number and State]]
Street Address: [[Seller Street Address]]
City, State, ZIP: [[City, Georgia, ZIP Code]] (or other state)
Phone: [[Phone Number]]
Email: [[Email Address]]
- OR -
Seller (Business Entity):
Business Legal Name: [[Business Name]]
Georgia Business Registration / EIN: [[Number]]
Authorized Representative: [[Name, Title]]
Business Address: [[Address, City, GA, ZIP]]
PART 2 - BUYER INFORMATION
Buyer:
Full Legal Name: [[Buyer Full Legal Name]]
Date of Birth: [[DOB]]
Georgia Driver's License / State ID No.: [[Number and State]]
Street Address: [[Buyer Street Address]]
City, State, ZIP: [[City, State, ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Phone Number]]
Email: [[Email Address]]
Co-Buyer (if any):
Full Legal Name: [[Co-Buyer Full Legal Name]]
Address: [[Address]]
PART 3 - VEHICLE DESCRIPTION
| Field | Details |
|-------|---------|
| Year | [[Vehicle Year]] |
| Make | [[Manufacturer, e.g., Chevrolet]] |
| Model | [[Model Name, e.g., Silverado]] |
| Body Style | [[Sedan / SUV / Truck / Coupe / Van / Other]] |
| Color | [[Exterior Color]] |
| VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) | [[17-Character VIN - verify against vehicle]] |
| Current License Plate No. | [[Plate Number and State]] |
| Georgia Title No. | [[Title Number]] |
| Engine | [[Engine size / cylinders, e.g., 5.3L V8]] |
| Transmission | [[Automatic / Manual / CVT]] |
| Fuel Type | [[Gasoline / Diesel / Electric / Hybrid]] |
PART 4 - FEDERAL ODOMETER DISCLOSURE
(Required under 49 U.S.C. § 32705 and 49 C.F.R. Part 580 for vehicles under 16,001 lbs. GVWR, less than 10 model years old)
ODOMETER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT - REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW
Federal law requires the transferor to provide this disclosure. Failure to provide it or making a false statement may result in civil and criminal penalties under federal law (49 U.S.C. § 32709).
I, [[Seller Full Legal Name]], state that the odometer of the motor vehicle described above reads:
[[Odometer Reading in Numbers]] ([[Written Out in Words]]) miles
Select one:
- [ ] (A) ACTUAL MILEAGE: The odometer reading accurately reflects the actual mileage of the vehicle. The odometer has not been altered, set back, or disconnected to my knowledge.
- [ ] (B) EXCEEDS MECHANICAL LIMITS: The odometer reading reflects the number of miles the instrument has measured, but the vehicle has exceeded the odometer's mechanical limits. WARNING - ODOMETER DISCREPANCY. ACTUAL MILEAGE UNKNOWN.
- [ ] (C) NOT ACTUAL MILEAGE: The odometer reading does NOT reflect the actual mileage. WARNING - ODOMETER DISCREPANCY (odometer was tampered with, set back, or otherwise inaccurate).
Seller Initials: ______ | Buyer Initials: ______
(Odometer disclosure exempt for vehicles 10+ model years old, GVWR > 16,000 lbs., or new/non-titled vehicles.)
PART 5 - PURCHASE PRICE AND PAYMENT
5.1 Sale Price: $[[Purchase Price in Numbers]] ([[Written Out in Words]] Dollars)
5.2 Payment Method:
- [ ] Cash (confirm receipt before releasing vehicle)
- [ ] Cashier's / Bank Check (payable to: [[Seller Name]])
- [ ] Electronic Transfer (Zelle / Venmo / Wire - confirm receipt)
- [ ] Personal Check (Seller may withhold title until check clears)
- [ ] Installment Payments (see Schedule A)
5.3 Deposit: $[[Deposit Amount, or "None"]] paid on [[Date]], credited toward total.
5.4 Balance Due: $[[Balance]], due on or before [[Closing Date]].
PART 6 - "AS-IS" CONDITION AND DISCLAIMER
6.1 "As-Is" Sale. This vehicle is sold "AS IS" and "WITH ALL FAULTS". Seller makes NO representation or warranty, express or implied - including no warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose - regarding the vehicle's condition, mechanical state, mileage, history, or suitability for any use.
6.2 Buyer Inspection. Buyer confirms having had the opportunity to inspect the vehicle, test-drive it, and commission an independent pre-purchase inspection by a mechanic of Buyer's choosing. Buyer is purchasing based solely on Buyer's own evaluation.
6.3 Known Defects (to Seller's Knowledge):
[[List known defects, e.g., "Transmission slips at highway speeds" - or "None known to Seller at time of sale"]]
6.4 No Georgia Lemon Law Protection. Georgia's Motor Vehicle Warranty Rights Act (O.C.G.A. §§ 10-1-780 to 10-1-793) applies only to new motor vehicle purchases from dealers and does NOT apply to private-party used vehicle sales.
PART 7 - TITLE AND LIEN STATUS
7.1 Seller's Warranty. Seller warrants that:
- Seller is the lawful owner of the vehicle with legal right to sell;
- Seller will deliver a validly assigned Georgia Certificate of Title.
7.2 Lien Status:
- [ ] CLEAR TITLE: No liens, encumbrances, or security interests exist.
- [ ] LIEN EXISTS: Lienholder: [[Bank/Finance Company Name]]; approximate payoff: $[[Amount]]. Seller shall satisfy the lien at or before closing and deliver a lien-release with a clean title. (Buyer should not release payment until lien is confirmed paid off.)
PART 8 - GEORGIA DMV TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS
8.1 Title Assignment. Seller shall properly complete the assignment section on the back of the Georgia Certificate of Title:
- Buyer's full name and address;
- Date of sale;
- Odometer reading (or exemption);
- Seller's notarized signature (required under Georgia law - O.C.G.A. § 40-3-31; Georgia title assignments must be notarized).
8.2 Buyer's Title Application Deadline. Buyer must apply for a new Georgia Certificate of Title within 30 days of purchase at the County Tag Office in the county where Buyer resides (O.C.G.A. § 40-3-21). Required documents:
- Assigned Georgia title (notarized on assignment section);
- This Bill of Sale;
- Proof of valid Georgia liability insurance;
- Completed MVD Form MV-1 (Motor Vehicle Title/Tag Application) - obtain at county Tag Office or dor.georgia.gov;
- Payment of TAVT (see Section 8.3) and registration fees.
8.3 Georgia Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT). Georgia replaced annual ad valorem ("birthday") tax with a one-time Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) (O.C.G.A. § 48-5C-1; effective March 1, 2013). Buyer pays TAVT at the time of title transfer. The TAVT rate is based on the fair market value of the vehicle (not necessarily the sale price), determined by the Georgia DOR's assessment, at a rate of [[7%]] of the assessed value (rate as of June 2026 - verify current rate and applicable exemptions at dor.georgia.gov). (There is no traditional sales tax on motor vehicle transfers in Georgia; TAVT takes its place.)
8.4 Seller's Notification. After the sale, Seller should report the sale to the Georgia DOR to release Seller from future liability for accidents or violations by the new owner. Sellers may report the sale online at dor.georgia.gov or at the County Tag Office.
8.5 Georgia License Plates. Georgia license plates stay with the Seller, not with the vehicle, unless the Seller transfers the plate to another vehicle. Seller should remove and retain the plate upon sale. Buyer must obtain new Georgia plates at time of registration.
8.6 Emissions Inspection. Certain Georgia counties require emissions testing before vehicle registration. Seller represents: [[Vehicle has a valid Georgia emissions certificate, certificate number ___, valid through [date] / no valid certificate - Buyer responsible / vehicle exempt (pre-1975 / diesel / electric / other)]]. Buyer should confirm requirements for Buyer's county of residence at dor.georgia.gov.
PART 9 - DATE AND DELIVERY
9.1 Date of Sale: [[Date]]
9.2 Location of Sale: [[City, Georgia]] (or: [[Other Location]])
9.3 Vehicle Delivered: Vehicle is delivered to Buyer on [[Date]] at [[Location]] in the condition described herein.
9.4 Items Included: [[spare tire, floor mats, owner's manual, second key fob, service records - or "None"]]
9.5 Items Excluded: [[List or "None"]]
PART 10 - REPRESENTATIONS
Seller represents that:
1. Seller has not made any material misrepresentation about the vehicle's condition or history;
- To Seller's actual knowledge, the vehicle [ ] has not / [ ] has been declared a total loss, salvage title, flood vehicle, or rebuilt title (if yes: [[Describe]]);
- To Seller's knowledge, the vehicle [ ] has not / [ ] has been used as a police vehicle, taxi, rental, or commercial vehicle (if yes: [[Describe]]);
- Known accident history: [[Describe or "None known to Seller"]]; and
- The VIN on this Bill of Sale matches the VIN on the physical vehicle.
PART 11 - GOVERNING LAW
This Bill of Sale is governed by the laws of the State of Georgia. Disputes shall be resolved in the courts of [[County Name]] County, Georgia.
PART 12 - SIGNATURES
SELLER:
Signature: ______________________________
Printed Name: [[Seller Full Legal Name]]
Date: ______________________________
BUYER:
Signature: ______________________________
Printed Name: [[Buyer Full Legal Name]]
Date: ______________________________
CO-BUYER (if applicable):
Signature: ______________________________
Printed Name: [[Co-Buyer Full Legal Name]]
Date: ______________________________
NOTARIZATION (Required for Georgia title assignment; also recommended for this Bill of Sale)
State of Georgia
County of [[County Name]]
On this [[Day]] day of [[Month, Year]], before me personally appeared:
Seller: [[Seller Full Legal Name]], known to me or proved by satisfactory identification; AND
Buyer: [[Buyer Full Legal Name]], known to me or proved by satisfactory identification;
who acknowledged that they executed this Bill of Sale for the purposes stated herein.
Notary Public: ______________________________
Printed Name: ______________________________
Commission Expires: ______________________________
[NOTARY SEAL]
Schedule A - Installment Payment Schedule (if applicable)
| # | Due Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | [[Date]] | $[[Amount]] |
| 2 | [[Date]] | $[[Amount]] |
| Final | [[Date]] | $[[Balance]] |
| Total | | $[[Purchase Price]] |
Title held by Seller or in escrow pending final payment. Default entitles Seller to retain prior payments as liquidated damages and reclaim vehicle.
> DISCLAIMER: This document is a template for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Georgia motor vehicle transfer requirements are governed by O.C.G.A. Title 40 (Motor Vehicles) and Title 48 (Revenue and Taxation - TAVT). TAVT rates and assessment methods may change; verify current rates and procedures at dor.georgia.gov. The Georgia Lemon Law (O.C.G.A. §§ 10-1-780 to 10-1-793) does not apply to private-party used vehicle sales. Federal odometer disclosure is required by 49 U.S.C. § 32705. No attorney-client relationship is created by use of this template.
Sources (as of June 2026):
- O.C.G.A. § 40-3-21 (Buyer's 30-day title application deadline)
- O.C.G.A. § 40-3-31 (title assignment - notarized seller signature required)
- O.C.G.A. § 48-5C-1 (Georgia Title Ad Valorem Tax - TAVT, effective March 1, 2013)
- O.C.G.A. §§ 10-1-780 to 10-1-793 (Georgia Lemon Law - new vehicles from dealers only)
- 49 U.S.C. § 32705 (federal odometer disclosure - required by law)
- 49 U.S.C. § 32709 (odometer fraud penalties)
- 49 C.F.R. Part 580 (federal odometer regulations)
- Georgia DOR Motor Vehicle Division: dor.georgia.gov
- Georgia MVD Form MV-1 (Title/Tag Application)
