TAVT is the title tax due on vehicle purchased on or after March 1, 2013. This tax replaces the annual motor vehicle ad valorem tax and the sales tax that is collected by dealers on motor vehicle sales for new purchases. House Bill 386 was passed by the 2012 General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Nathan Deal eliminating what everyone so fondly referred to as the “Birthday Tax”. TAVT affects newly purchased vehicles and is due each time a titled vehicle is transferred to a new owner.

Yes, you are still required to renew your vehicle’s registration each year on or before your birthday. All vehicle owners still have to pay a tag fee/registration.

No. If you keep your current vehicle(s) and do not purchase a new vehicle, you continue to pay the annual ad valorem tax on the vehicle(s) you currently own.

Yes. The title tax applies to all titled vehicles, whether new or used.

You pay the title tax when you transfer the title into your name. You apply for the title and pay the title tax in the county where you reside.

Payment is due in full when you title the vehicle in your name.

You pay the new title tax, and you may be able to add it to the amount financed through the dealer. You will no longer pay sales tax.

This purchase is called a “casual sale.” The title tax still applies and is paid by the purchaser when the vehicle is titled in the new owner’s name.

In 2017 the title tax is 7% of the fair market value. This percentage is based solely on the fair market value and not the sales price of the vehicle for casual sales, individuals to individual.