Georgia Bill of Sale Template
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Maintained by Rapi Stack · Every state-specific figure on this page is cited to its statute or official agency page · Dataset last verified 2026 · Not legal advice.
How a bill of sale is used in Georgia
Practical steps that follow the sale in Georgia — where the title goes, deadlines, and forms — each taken from the state agency or statute.
- Title transfer deadline. After a private sale in Georgia, the buyer has 7 days to apply for a new title and registration. — Georgia DOR, Motor Vehicle Division – Title and Register a Vehicle Purchased in a Casual Sale ↗
- Where to file. Title and registration in Georgia go through the Georgia Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division. — Form T-7 (Revised 9-2022), Georgia Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division ↗
- Official form. Georgia publishes its own bill of sale form (Form T-7, Bill of Sale (Revised 9-2022)); the DMV may prefer it for title work, so attach it to this one when in doubt. — Georgia DOR Form T-7 (Revised 9-2022) ↗
- Odometer. Form T-7 doubles as the odometer declaration: the seller declares the reading and the buyer acknowledges it; 'Exempt' only when exempt under the federal Truth in Mileage Act, and readings must increase through the chain of ownership. — Georgia DOR – Responsibilities of Sellers and Buyers; Form T-7 (Rev. 9-2022) ↗
- Liens. All recorded liens/security interests against the previous owner must be released in the spaces provided on the title before the buyer can title the vehicle. — Georgia DOR – Title and Register a Vehicle Purchased in a Casual Sale ↗
Each point links to the Georgia source it was taken from. Rules change; confirm before relying on them.
What Georgia requires · as of 2026
- Notarization
- Not required
- Official state form
- Yes — DMV provides one
- Find it official
- Georgia DMV ↗
Source: Georgia DOR (Form T-7) / DMV.ORG · verify ↗. Notarizing is optional here.
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Using it with the Georgia DMV
For a vehicle, the buyer usually needs the signed bill of sale — with the signed title — to transfer ownership and register the vehicle. Some states provide their own official form or require notarization. Confirm the exact documents on the Georgia DMV website before you file, and keep a signed copy.
Transferring land or a house? A bill of sale doesn’t cover real estate — that takes a deed, signed and recorded in the local land records. For a transfer between family members or into your own LLC, the Georgia quitclaim deed page sets out the state’s signing and recording rules.
Frequently asked questions
Is a bill of sale required in Georgia?
A bill of sale is strongly recommended for any private sale in Georgia because it documents the transfer, the price, and the "as-is" condition — protecting both buyer and seller. For a vehicle, the Georgia DMV may also require it (or its own form) to transfer the title and register the vehicle. Check current requirements with the Georgia DMV before you file.
Does a Georgia bill of sale need to be notarized?
No — Georgia does not require a bill of sale to be notarized (as of 2026). Notarizing is optional and adds proof, but isn’t needed to transfer the vehicle. Source: Georgia DOR (Form T-7) / DMV.ORG.
How do I fill out and download the Georgia bill of sale?
Enter the seller, buyer, item, price, and date in the form on this page. The document preview updates as you type. When it looks right, click "Download / Print PDF" and save it or print it — then both parties sign. Keep a copy each.
Is this Georgia bill of sale legally valid?
A bill of sale is generally valid when it accurately identifies the parties and the item, states the price and date, and is signed by both the buyer and the seller. This template covers those elements. It is a general template, not legal advice — for high-value or complex sales, have an attorney review it.
How long do I have to transfer the title after buying a vehicle in Georgia?
Georgia gives the buyer 7 days after the sale to apply for a new title and registration. Source: Georgia DOR, Motor Vehicle Division – Title and Register a Vehicle Purchased in a Casual Sale.
Does Georgia have an official bill of sale form?
Yes — Form T-7, Bill of Sale (Revised 9-2022). The DMV may prefer it for title work; you can attach it to the bill of sale you generate here. Source: Georgia DOR Form T-7 (Revised 9-2022).
Where do I register a vehicle bought from a private seller in Georgia?
Title and registration in Georgia are handled by the Georgia Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division. Bring the signed title, this bill of sale, and proof of insurance and ID. Source: Form T-7 (Revised 9-2022), Georgia Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division.
How Georgia compares
Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for Georgia: Georgia DOR (Form T-7) / DMV.ORG ↗.
- Georgia is one of 47 of 51 jurisdictions that do not require notarization (3 require a notarized bill of sale for vehicle sales; 1 require notarization only in some situations).
- Georgia is one of 28 of 51 jurisdictions that publish an official DMV bill of sale form (18 have no official form (any complete bill of sale is accepted); 5 have an official form for some transactions only).
The rest of what Georgia requires
The figures below are Georgia's, not national averages — each one is the value we verified for this state, with the statute it comes from. Follow a row to the full Georgia page for that document.
- Security deposit cap · as of 2026
- No statutory limit Ga. Code §44-7-34 ↗
- Deposit return deadline · as of 2026
- 30 days after move-out Ga. Code §44-7-34 ↗
- Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy · as of 2026
- 30 days Ga. Code §44-7-34 ↗
- Notice for unpaid rent · as of 2026
- 3 days to pay or quit O.C.G.A. § 44-7-50 (HB 404, eff. 7/1/2024); § 44-7-7 ↗
- Small claims limit · as of 2026
- $15,000 O.C.G.A. §15-10-2(5) ↗
- Where you file · as of 2026
- Magistrate Court (Georgia's small claims court - there is no separately named small claims division) · filing fee Varies by county, roughly $50-$110 all-in (e.g. DeKalb County: $104 filing + $35 service per defendant); fees are set under O.C.G.A. §15-10-80 O.C.G.A. §15-10-2(5) ↗
- Rental application fee · as of July 2026
- No statutory limit Georgia Code ↗
- Power of attorney signing · as of 2026
- Notarization required · 1 witness Ga. Code §10-6B-5 (form §10-6B-70) ↗
- LLC operating agreement · as of 2026
- Not required by statute, but it controls over the default rules O.C.G.A. § 14-11-101(18) ↗
- Recording a deed · as of 2026
- Clerk of Superior Court (county) · 1 witness O.C.G.A. § 44-5-30 ↗
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