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-.06 - Family Transfer

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

(1) If the motor vehicle was subject to ad valorem tax under Chapter 5 of Title 48 upon the transfer to the immediate family member, 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.

(a) Such affirmative written election shall be made on a form prescribed by the commissioner which shall be submitted to the county tag agent along with the application for certificate of title and accompanied by the state and local title ad valorem tax fee. If such form is not so submitted, the motor vehicle shall remain subject to ad valorem taxation under Chapter 5 of Title 48.

(2) If the motor vehicle was subject to the state and local title ad valorem tax fee upon the transfer to the immediate family member, 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) Both the transferor and the transferee shall complete an affidavit signed before a notary public affirming their relationship as immediate family members and the acquiring member's entitlement to the vehicle. Such affidavit shall be submitted to the county tag agent.

O.C.G.A. §§ 40-3-3, 48-5C-1.

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