Pay the license renewal fee of $32; Tip! Even if your license expired more than two years ago, you may still be able to renew it, but you will be required to pass a vision test, a knowledge exam, and a road test again. Once you meet the above requirements, you’ll be issued an interim (temporary) driver license. Adding a motorcycle license (Class M1/M2) Adding a firefighter endorsement: $28: Commercial Class C: Original; Renewal; $46: Adding the following endorsements: Tank; Hazmat; Passenger: Adding a motorcycle license (Class M1/M2) Commercial driving or skill retest: $36: Duplicate: $34: Name change; Adding a firefighter endorsement; $28: Identification Card (ID). The Fee schedule and Terms issued are shown below. NOTE: FEES DO NOT REFLECT $5.00 DISCOUNT for renewing your driver's license or id card using DDS 2 GO Mobile App or Online Services, (free documents are excluded).DDS Customer Service Centers accept Cash and Credit/Debit Cards including Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Drivers License Renewal Fees. The Georgia Department of Driver Services charges a fee of $32 for a regular Georgia driver’s license renewal, with a $5 discount if you choose to renew your driver’s license online through the DDS Online Services website. DDS Customer Service Centers accept all forms of payment, including checks and money orders.
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Error:| License Class | Your application is for a(n) .. | The fee is .. |
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| $36 | |
| $28 | |
| $7 | |
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| $28 | ||
| $7 | |
| $36 | |
| $31 | |
| $28 | |
| $27 | ||
| Original license | $78 | |
| Renewal | $46 | |
| Commercial driving or skill retest | $36 | |
| Duplicate | $34 | |
| Name change | $28 | |
| Removing an air brake or automatic transmission restriction (requires a driving test) | $78 | |
| Adding a passenger endorsement | ||
Adding the following endorsements:
| $46 | |
| Adding a motorcycle license (Class M1/M2) | ||
| Adding a firefighter endorsement | $28 | |
| $46 | |
Adding the following endorsements:
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| Adding a motorcycle license (Class M1/M2) | ||
| Commercial driving or skill retest | $36 | |
| Duplicate | $34 | |
| $28 | |
| Identification Card (ID) | Your application is for a(n) .. | The fee is .. |
| Regular ID card |
| $31 |
| Senior Citizen (age 62 or older) ID card |
| No fee |
| Reduced-fee ID card |
| $9 |
The taxpayer services call center is now available from 8 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The motor vehicle call center is available from 8 AM to 6:30 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Contact your local County Tag Office for acceptable methods of payments.
Standard Fees | Amount | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Original title application fee | $18.00 | If vehicle requires a Georgia title, owners have 30 days from the date the vehicle was purchased or transferred to apply for a title at the buyer’s County Tag Office. |
Title fee for change of ownership or Lien/Security interest added or deleted | $18.00 | Original title must be provided. |
License Plate Registration or Renewal Fee | $20.00 | Regular passenger car or lightweight pick-up truck, other vehicle vary according to the MV schedule. |
Replacement Title Fee when lost or stolen | $8.00 | The replacement title will have a legend/brand showing that it is a replacement title. |
Replacement title when lost in the mail, if mailed by MVD and owner did not receive – must be applied for within 60 days of issue date of lost title | $18.00 | A completed and signed Form T-216 Report of a Lost Title in the Mail must be submitted. This option cannot be used for titles mailed by MVD to the recorded security interest or lien holders. |
Title Application perfecting child support lien | No Charge | |
Replacement License Plate or Decal | $8.00 | |
Replacement Prestige License plates | $43.00 | $8.00 replacement fee plus $35.00 manufacturing fee. |
Replacement Specialty License plates | Varies | $8.00 replacement fee plus manufacturing fees ranging from $25.00 to $35.00. |
Sales Tax or Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) | Varies | Subject to the price/value of the vehicle. |
Mailing fee | $1.00 | |
Special handling fee – for expected title processing (replacement titles and title corrections only) | $10.00 | Mail title application, supporting documents and fees/taxes due including $10.00 special handling fee to: DOR/Motor Vehicle Division |
Special handling fee for state or federal agency | $10.00 | For expedited title process. |
| Emission Inspections | Varies | For counties requiring emission inspection (metro Atlanta) See Appendix A – Emissions Inspection Requirements, Georgia |
| Research Fees | Amount | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| License Plate/Title/Lien Vehicle Information Printout | $1.00 | Completed Form MV-20 Request for Motor Vehicle Data |
License Plate and Title Computer Printout | $1.00 | Required to purchase a current license plate. |
License Plate information computer printout | $1.00 | Each vehicle |
Search of records by name | $1.00 | Each vehicle – If a record is found, you will be provided a printout of motor vehicle title and lien information |
Salvage Letter/Certification | $14.00 | Must be requested seven (7) days prior to court date.Completed Form MV-20 Request for Motor Vehicle Data. This letter cannot be picked up in person. It will be mailed |
Certified Transcript of Title | $14.00 | Must be requested seven (7) days prior to court date. Completed Form MV-20 Request for Motor Vehicle Data |
| Certified Transcript of License Plate | $14.00 | Must be requested seven (7) days prior to court date. Completed Form MV-20 Request for Motor Vehicle Data |
Certified Transcript of Lien | $14.00 | Must be requested seven (7) days prior to court date. Completed Form MV-20 Request for Motor Vehicle Data |
| Abandoned Vehicle | $2.00 | Completed Form MV-603 Notice of an Abandoned Vehicle and Request for Information |
Title History | $5.00 | Completed Form MV-20 Request for Motor Vehicle Data |
Letter of Verification | $5.00 | Completed Form MV-20 Request for Motor Vehicle Data |
| Penalties | Amount | Comments |
|---|---|---|
Title Penalty for failure to apply for Georgia Title within 30 days of the vehicle’s purchase or transfer date | $10.00 | |
Title Penalty for changed or altered purchase or transfer date on the back of the title or document transferring ownership | $10.00 | |
Title Penalty for failure to respond within 60 days of the date of a letter asking for additional information | $10.00 | If previously applied for and additional action was required |
Title Penalty for failure to apply for title within 30 days of purchase or transfer of ownership for title issued to a State or Federal Agency | No charge | |
Failure to renew vehicle’s Georgia License Plate Registration during your county’s established registration period | 10% of Ad Valorem Tax due + 25% of License Plate Fees | Ad valorem Penalty has a $5.00 minimum |
Dealer Title Ad Valorem Tax penalty for not submitting TAVT within 30 days of purchase | 5% of TAVT due after day 30 and 5% additional every month thereafter | Contact your local County Tag Office for details |
Casual sale Title Ad Valorem Tax penalty for not submitting TAVT within 30 days of purchase | 10% of TAVT after day 30 and 1% additional every month thereafter | Contact your local County Tag Office for details |
Insurance Fines | Amount | Comments |
|---|---|---|
Insurance Lapse | $25.00 | Failure to maintain continuous insurance liability coverage on a vehicle with a current registration |
Insurance Reinstatement – First Offense | $60.00 | Reinstate registration once the registration is cancelled due to failure to pay insurance lapse fee |
Insurance Reinstatement – Second Offense | $60.00 | Reinstate registration once the registration is cancelled for the second time due to failure to pay insurance lapse fee |
Insurance Reinstatement – more than 2 offenses in a 5-year period | $160.00 | Reinstate registration once the registration is cancelled for more than two offenses in a 5-year period due to failure to pay insurance lapse fee |
Note: The vehicle owner may transfer their valid Georgia license plate from a vehicle they no longer own to another vehicle they purchase/acquire (both requiring the same class of license plate) after the license plate has been properly transferred at their County Tag Office.
Exception: A license plate issued for a tractor used as a traveling power plant for drawing carrying loads independently, shall display the license plate issued to it on the front of the vehicle. It shall be the duty of the operator of any vehicle to keep the license plate legible at all times. No license plate shall be covered with any material unless the material is colorless and transparent. No apparatus that obstructs or hinders the clear display and legibility of a license plate shall be attached to the rear of any motor vehicle required to be registered in the state. Any person who violates these provisions of law shall be guilty of a criminal offense.