Georgia used car dealer paperwork and sales tax guide
How Georgia sales tax works on a used-car deal, how trade-ins and dealer fees are treated, and the title forms and notices a Georgia dealer prints.
Last checked November 14, 2026
This is a plain-language summary of how a used-car deal works out in Georgia: the sales tax, what happens to a trade-in, how dealer fees are treated, and the paperwork a dealer prints. DMS Apex uses these same rules to work out each Georgia deal.
Georgia tax and fees at a glance
| Item | Georgia |
|---|---|
| State tax | 7% title ad valorem tax (TAVT) |
| Who pays it | Collected with the title application |
| Trade-in | Reduces the tax |
| Dealer administrative fee | Part of the taxable amount |
| Service contract | Not taxed |
| Starting title fee in DMS Apex | $18 |
How Georgia title ad valorem tax is worked out
Georgia charges a one-time 7% title ad valorem tax (TAVT) instead of sales tax. It is figured on the price plus the dealer administrative fee, less the trade-in allowance. Service contracts and GAP are not taxed.
Georgia paperwork a dealer prints
DMS Apex prints these documents for a Georgia deal, all in black and white:
- MV-1 Title/Tag Application
- MV-7D TAVT Fees
- Odometer Disclosure
- Buyers Guide
Step-by-step form guides
- MV-1 Title Application: how to fill it out
- MV-7D TAVT Fees: how to fill it out
This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Georgia rules change: confirm current requirements with the Georgia Department of Revenue.
Common questions
How much is sales tax on a used car in Georgia?
7% title ad valorem tax (TAVT). A trade-in reduces the taxable amount. See the table above and confirm the current rate with the Georgia Department of Revenue.
Does a trade-in lower the tax in Georgia?
Yes. In Georgia the trade-in allowance reduces the amount the tax is figured on.
Is the dealer fee taxed in Georgia?
Yes. In DMS Apex the dealer administrative fee is part of the taxable amount for Georgia.
Does DMS Apex print Georgia dealer forms?
Yes. It prints MV-1 Title/Tag Application, MV-7D TAVT Fees, Odometer Disclosure, Buyers Guide.
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