Buying a car out-of-state to register in Georgia?

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That's only partially accurate. I formerly lived in Florida, and there my parents gave me a car, but it remained in their name. Then I moved to Georgia, but it was only meant to be temporary so I still did nothing with the car. Then I decided to stay in Georgia, but moved from the south to the north, though I already got a Georgia driver's license with the previous Georgia address.

Anyway, by this point I need to register my car in Georgia and put the title in my name. My dad also said that legally it should best be recorded as him selling it to me for a small amount. Unfortunately, I cannot find any information on how to do this in my situation. All of the circumstances for which I can find help are different than mine in key ways. Does anyone have any advice?

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Just make a bill of sale for a small amount & register it. Nothing complex about it.

? · Answer

No need to make this any more complicated than it has to be...

You don't really need any formal paperwork to transfer the title.  Just a simple hand-written note will suffice. Make sure you get the title from your Dad, and that it is signed in the right place(s).  Then just take everything to the nearest DMV office and take care of ALL the paperwork at the same time...  New plates and title for the car, AND your change of address on your license.

Oh... And don't forget proof of insurance for Georgia.

Dave87gn · Answer

Yes, write down a bill of sale for a small amount..otherwise they'll charge you tax on  blue book value of the car .

dieselpuller · Answer

take the title to the DMV and tell them the truth that your dad gave you the car as a gift,they will then put the title in your name and issue  you a title in your name and give you plates

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