How duplicate titles and temporary tags work in Georgia.
Dealer-focused reference for Georgia duplicate title requirements, temporary tag rules, and title submission deadlines. Administered by the Georgia Dept. of Revenue – Motor Vehicle Division.
Always confirm current fees and forms at the official state site linked below.
Duplicate title: $8Temp tag: 45 daysDealer title deadline: 30 days
MV-1 (Application for Title / Tag) with duplicate title request noted
Where to file
County tag office (Tax Commissioner's office)
Turnaround
Same-day or 1–2 business days at county office
Notarization required
No
Temp tag duration
45 days
Dealer title deadline
30 days after sale
Temporary tags / permits
Georgia temporary tag rules
Temporary tags in Georgia are valid for 45 days from the date of issue.
Georgia dealer temporary tags valid 45 days; no extension; stacking prohibited
Dealers in Georgia must submit title paperwork within 30 days of the date of sale.
Stacking temporary tags — issuing a second consecutive temp tag to extend a vehicle's operation beyond the initial permit period without resolving the underlying title — is prohibited.
Dealer playbook
Keep a title-pending log sorted by temp tag expiration date. Review it every Monday.
Flag any vehicle where the title has not been applied for within half of the allowed deadline (Georgia's window is 30 days).
Never issue a second temp tag as a workaround for an unresolved title problem — this is prohibited and auditable.
If you receive trade-ins with no title in hand, start the duplicate process immediately rather than waiting for retail sale.
Georgia state quirk
Georgia titles are issued at the county level through the local Tax Commissioner. The $8 fee makes Georgia one of the lowest-cost duplicate title states.