Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 560 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Chapter 560-11 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES DIVISION
Subject 560-11-14 - STATE AND LOCAL TITLE AD VALOREM TAX FEE
Rule 560-11-14-.05 - Family Inheritance, Devise or Bequest

(1) If the motor vehicle was subject to ad valorem tax under Chapter 5 of Title 48 upon the death of the owner, such motor vehicle shall continue to be subject to the same unless such immediate family member makes an affirmative written election to instead become subject to the state and local title ad valorem tax fee.

(2) If the motor vehicle was subject to the state and local title ad valorem tax fee upon the death of the owner, such motor vehicle shall be subject to a reduced state and local ad valorem title tax fee rate as provided by subsection (d) of O.C.G.A. § 48-5C-1.

(3) An immediate family member acquiring a motor vehicle by way of inheritance, devise, or bequest from a deceased owner shall complete an affidavit signed before a notary public affirming his or her relationship to the deceased as an immediate family member and entitlement to the vehicle. Such affidavit shall be submitted to the county tag agent accompanied by a copy of letters of testamentary, a copy of the will of the deceased, or other documentation approved by the commissioner to evidence the immediate family member relationship to the deceased and entitlement to the vehicle.