Georgia Car Sales Tax Calculator
Georgia's vehicle sales/use tax depends on where you register and other factors, so it isn't a single statewide figure. Use the calculator and the official Georgia Department of Revenue — Motor Vehicle Division source below to confirm what applies to your purchase.
Estimate your Georgia car sales tax
Enter the vehicle price. If Georgia gives a trade-in tax credit, add your trade-in value to reduce the taxable amount.
State rate only. Many Georgia counties and cities add a local sales tax on top, so your actual total may be higher. Trade-in credit rules vary — confirm eligibility with the official source below.
How Georgia taxes a car purchase
| State vehicle sales/use tax rate | Check official source |
| Taxable amount | Price − trade-in credit (where allowed) |
| Local / county tax | Varies by jurisdiction — added on top of the state rate |
Georgia charges an $18 title fee and $20 annual tag/registration fee. Instead of sales tax, Georgia levies a one-time Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) of 6.6% (rate set by the state and may change). Used vehicles bought from a private seller are still subject to TAVT.
What this estimate excludes
- Local and district taxes. County, city, and transit taxes are added on top of the Georgia state rate.
- Title, registration, and plate fees. These are separate from sales tax — use the Georgia registration and title-transfer calculators for those.
- Dealer documentation fees. A dealer “doc fee” is charged on top and is often itself taxable.
- Exemptions. Gifts, inheritance, and certain family transfers may be exempt — confirm with Georgia Department of Revenue — Motor Vehicle Division.
Official Georgia source
↗Georgia Department of Revenue — Motor Vehicle Divisionmvd.dor.georgia.govRelated Georgia tools & guides
Frequently asked questions
How much is sales tax on a car in Georgia?
Georgia does not reduce to one statewide vehicle tax rate — it varies by locality and purchase type. Check the official Georgia Department of Revenue — Motor Vehicle Division source for the rate that applies to you.
Do I pay sales tax when buying a used car from a private seller in Georgia?
In most states, sales or use tax on a private-party vehicle purchase is collected when you title and register the car, not at the point of sale. The rate is generally the same as a dealer sale. Confirm the private-sale rules with Georgia Department of Revenue — Motor Vehicle Division.
Does Georgia give a sales tax credit for a trade-in?
Most states tax only the difference between the vehicle price and your trade-in value, which lowers the tax you owe. A handful of states tax the full price with no trade-in credit. Verify Georgia's treatment before you rely on the estimate above.
Are there local or county car sales taxes in Georgia?
Often, yes. The rate shown here is the Georgia state rate only; many counties, cities, and transit districts add a local sales tax on vehicle purchases, so your combined rate can be higher. Georgia Department of Revenue — Motor Vehicle Division publishes the official combined rates.
Last reviewed: 2026-01-01 · Reviewed by the Car Paperwork editorial team · Based on official Georgia Department of Revenue — Motor Vehicle Division sources · Independent resource · Not legal advice