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Georgia Vehicle Cost Guide 2026
Georgia replaced its annual ad valorem tax with a one-time Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) of 7% on the fair market value of the vehicle at purchase. There is no annual property tax on cars registered under TAVT. Georgia does not offer a state-level EV tax credit, though electric vehicles are exempt from emissions inspections in metro Atlanta counties. Insurance rates are slightly above the national average.
State Sales Tax
7.00%
Vehicle purchases
Avg. Annual Insurance
$1,670
Full coverage
EV Tax Credit
$0
State-level
Registration Fee
$20
Annual
DMV / Registration Fees
| Title Transfer | $18 |
| License Plate Fee | $20 |
| Registration (Base) | $20 |
Insurance Requirements
No-Fault State: No
Inspection Required: Yes
Minimum Coverage:
Bodily Injury: $25,000 per person / $50,000 per accident
Property Damage: $25,000
Uninsured Motorist: $25,000/$50,000
County Tax Rates
Fulton0.00%
Gwinnett0.00%
DeKalb0.00%
Cobb0.00%
Clayton0.00%
Total vehicle sales tax = state rate + county rate
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