Georgia DMV Fee Calculator
Estimate your one-time TAVT tax and annual registration fees.
Georgia’s one-time Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) is 7.0% of this value.
What is the Georgia Car Registration Fee Calculator?
The calculator is an online tool designed to help Georgia drivers understand how much they’ll pay when registering a vehicle.
It breaks down:
- TAVT (Title Ad Valorem Tax): A one-time tax equal to 7% of your vehicle’s fair market value or purchase price.
- Annual Registration Fee: A flat $20 per year for standard license plate renewal.
- Optional and One-Time Fees:
- Title Application Fee: $18 (if you’re applying for a new title).
- Specialty License Plate Fee: $35 (if you choose a specialty plate).
The calculator combines these fees into one clear estimate, giving you a transparent view of the total cost.
How the Calculator Works
Here’s the step-by-step breakdown:
- Enter Vehicle Purchase Price or Value
- The calculator applies the 7% TAVT rate automatically.
- Example: On a $28,000 car, TAVT would be $1,960.00.
- Select Fees That Apply to You
- Standard $20 renewal fee (checked by default).
- Optional $18 title fee if you need a new title.
- Optional $35 specialty plate fee if you want a custom plate.
- Calculate
- The tool displays an itemized breakdown and a total estimate.
- A disclaimer reminds you that the TAVT is one-time, while the registration fee is annual.
- Reset Anytime
- You can clear all fields and start over with a new calculation.
Why This Calculator is Helpful
- Saves Time: No guessing, no spreadsheets, no hunting through DMV fee charts.
- Budget-Friendly: Lets you plan ahead before you finalize your car purchase.
- Accurate: Uses official Georgia DMV rates for TAVT and fees.
- User-Friendly: Easy checkboxes for common add-ons like title or specialty plates.
For buyers, dealerships, and even people considering used cars, it’s a quick way to avoid surprises.
Example Calculation
Imagine you’re buying a $25,000 car and need both a title and a specialty plate.
- TAVT (7% of $25,000): $1,750.00
- Registration Fee: $20.00
- Title Fee: $18.00
- Specialty Plate: $35.00
Total Estimate: $1,823.00
That’s your upfront cost to get the car titled and registered in Georgia.
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