Initial Registration Deadlines
Annual Renewal Deadlines
Once registered, whether in Annual Ad Valorem Tax or TAVT, vehicles are renewed according to a 12-month staggered program.
You can always renew your tag online via Georgia DRIVES online e-Services.
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For Individuals
The deadline is midnight on the birthday of the first person listed on the registration. For example, if a vehicle is titled and registered to John Doe and Jane Doe. John’s birthday sets the deadline for renewal.
Registration for leased vehicles must be renewed by the lessee's birthday (for individuals) or based on the lessee's business name.
All vehicles must be renewed annually in the county of the owner's principal residence. In the case of joint ownership, the primary residence for the owner who appears first on the registration.
For Businesses or Organizations
Registration must be renewed according to the first letter of the company or organization name, as shown on the title, in the county where the business is located.
The deadline is the end of the month based on the following alphabetical schedule:
A-B | January | I-J | May | Q-R | September |
C-D | February | K-L | June | S-T | October |
E-F | March | M-N | July | U-V-W | November |
G-H | April | O-P | August | X-Y-Z | December |
Late Fees
If you are late renewing, you will be charged 25% of your tag fee and 10% of the taxes (for annual ad valorem). You can always pay only your taxes. We do not charge you late fees so long as you pay your taxes on time!