How to Process Business Vehicle Transactions

All commercial, dealer, and fleet vehicle transactions are handled at the DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Commercial Division.

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Commercial Vehicles

Businesses operating vehicles over 10,001 pounds can find title, registration, and renewal requirements for commercial use in DeKalb County.

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Fleet Vehicles

Companies managing 100 or more vehicles can learn how to register and renew their fleets through Georgia DRIVES or the Commercial Division.

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Dealer Vehicles

Licensed motor vehicle dealers can access title processing, registration details, and submission guidelines for in-person or mailed transactions.

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Commercial Vehicles

Title Transactions

The information below is required for all commercial title transactions, including IRP vehicles:

  • Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin (MSO) or title
  • Bill of sale
  • Valid Georgia insurance
  • IRS Form 2290 (stamped) required for vehicles weighing 55,000 lbs or more (if applicable)
  • T-146 Form Georgia IRP Exemption from TAVT (IRP vehicles only)
  • Notarized Power of Attorney (must be verified through Georgia Secretary of State)
  • Valid Georgia driver’s license or ID card with current DeKalb County address
  • Georgia Sales and Use Tax Exemption ID number, if applicable
  • Valid DOT number
  • Taxi and Limo companies must also provide a Letter of Affiliation on company letterhead confirming the applicant’s employment

Registrations/Renewals (Commercial Vehicles)

For non-persons, the registration expires at the end of the business’ designated registration month based on the first letter of the business name as follows:

Renewal Schedule for Non-Persons

Business Name Renewal Month Business Name Renewal Month
A–B January M–N July
C–D February O–P August
E–F March Q–R September
G–H April S–T October
I–J May U–V–W November
K–L June X–Y–Z December
  • The registration period for vehicles weighing 26,001 to maximum weight (Non-IRP) is from December 1st through February 15th each renewal year.
  • The registration deadline for Permanent Trailers is February 15th of each renewal year.
  • A current year IRS Form 2290 is required for vehicles weighing 55,000 lbs or more

Renewal Requirements

  • Renewal notice
  • Passing Georgia emissions test, if required
  • Valid Georgia insurance
  • IRS Form 2290 (stamped) – required for vehicles weighing 55,000 lbs or more
  • Representative of business must have original notarized Power of Attorney or must be an owner that can be verified through Georgia Secretary of State
  • Valid Georgia driver’s license or ID card with current DeKalb County address.

Fleet Vehicles

Fleet Registration

  • Companies with fleets of 100 or more vehicles in Georgia can register as fleets. Fleet registration must be completed online using Georgia DRIVES e-Services.
  • Companies that have not created a Georgia DRIVES account may use the in-house drop-off service.
  • Paperwork will be date-stamped and processed in the order received.
  • Customers will be notified once paperwork is ready for pick-up.
  • Companies not registered as a fleet and located in DeKalb County must visit the Commercial Fleet Division at 4380 Memorial Drive, Suite 100, Decatur, GA 30032.

Title Processing

The following documents are required for all fleet title transactions:

  • Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin (MSO) or title
  • Bill of sale
  • Completed MV-1 application
  • Passing Georgia emissions test, if required
  • Valid Georgia insurance
  • Notarized Power of Attorney (must be verified through Georgia Secretary of State)
  • Valid ID for the business representative

Registrations and Renewals

Business registrations expire at the end of the assigned month based on the first letter of the business name.
The registration period for vehicles weighing 26,001 lbs to maximum weight (non-IRP) is from December 1 through February 15 each renewal year.

Renewal Schedule for Businesses

Business Name Renewal Month Business Name Renewal Month
A–B January M–N July
C–D February O–P August
E–F March Q–R September
G–H April S–T October
I–J May U–V–W November
K–L June X–Y–Z December

Renewal Requirements

Dealer Vehicles

Title Processing

  • The following is required from Dealers when processing title work:
    • MSO or Title ($18.00 title fee)
    • Completed MV-1 application
    • Bill of Sale (required for all new vehicle sales and trade in allowances)
    • TAVT amount due – visit the Georgia DOR’s Tax Calculator
    • Any other supporting documentation
    • One of the following types of valid identification:
      • Any valid state driver’s license or ID card
      • US passport
      • US military ID – may be accepted with a valid GA or out of state driver’s license or ID card. Service members must also provide a copy of the military orders listing the Georgia duty station.
  • If in person, you are allowed to process a maximum of up to four (4) transactions at one time. If you have more than four (4) transactions, you are required to pull another number after the first batch of four (4) is completed
    • Management reserves the right to limit the number of transactions based on staffing levels and customer volume
  • Dealerships are expected to have all paperwork in order and ready to process at the time of submission
  • Incomplete paperwork will be rejected

Registration Requirements

  • Georgia driver’s license or ID card with current DeKalb County address
  • Passing Georgia emissions test (if required)
  • Valid Georgia insurance
  • Regular tag fee $20.00

Processing & Mailing Information

All Dealership, Fleet and Commercial walk in transactions must be processed at our Commercial Division:

4380 Memorial Drive, Suite 100,
Decatur, GA 30032.

Out-of-state dealers must mail all transactions to:

Express Deliveries
DeKalb County Tax Commissioner
Motor Vehicle Division
4380 Memorial Drive, Suite 100
Decatur, GA 30032

Mailing Address
DeKalb County Tax Commissioner
Motor Vehicle Division
P.O. Box 100025
Decatur, GA 30031-7025

No mail or deliveries are accepted at satellite offices.

Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (4:15 p.m. cutoff for dealers)

House Rules

  • We can only process titles and registrations for DeKalb County residents.
  • Dealers must have a direct interest in the vehicle.
  • Work is processed in the order received.
  • In-person maximum: four (4) transactions at one time.
  • Management reserves the right to limit transactions.
  • You must remain in the office while processing work. Leaving will move it to drop-off status.
  • Fleet renewals and bulk title transfers must include one (1) check per six (6) transactions.
  • Vehicle information cannot be faxed to dealerships.

Payment Methods

  • No personal checks for dealer transactions.
  • Cashier’s checks, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover accepted.
  • Personal debit cards are not accepted for dealership transactions.