Georgia bill of sale for a vehicle
For buyers and sellers who want a written record of a private car sale in Georgia.
A Georgia bill of sale for a car can be DOR's Bill of Sale (Form T-7), filled in completely with the car, the odometer reading, the seller and the buyer. For an older car that doesn't need a title, the buyer brings a bill of sale instead, and sellers keep a copy with the signed title.
Does Georgia have an official bill of sale form?
Form T-7 · Bill of Sale- Form T-7 must be filled in completely: the car and its odometer reading, the seller, the buyer and any lienholder.dor.georgia.gov checked
- Sellers keep a copy of the signed title and any bill of sale for their records.georgia.gov checked
- For a 1985 or older car that doesn't need a title, the buyer brings a bill of sale instead.dor.georgia.gov checked
What should a bill of sale for a car include?
Common items on a bill of saleWhat DOR says is above.
- The buyer's and seller's names and addresses
- The car's year, make, model and VIN
- The sale price and the date of sale
- The odometer reading
- Signatures of the buyer and seller
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Common questions
Does Georgia have an official bill of sale form?
Yes. DOR publishes the Bill of Sale (Form T-7).
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When does Georgia ask for a bill of sale?
For a car from the model year 1985 or older that doesn't need a title, the buyer brings a bill of sale instead.
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Should the seller keep a copy?
Yes. Keep a copy of the signed title and any bill of sale for your records.
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