Georgia motor vehicle registrations, license plates, and title transfers are administered locally by 159 County Tax Commissioner tag offices across the state. Every county handles its own vehicle property taxes, customer walk-in counters, and decal issuances rather than relying on centralized state DMV branches.
Motorists must register newly purchased vehicles, pay Georgia's 7.0% Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT), and complete annual birthday tag renewals with the Tax Commissioner in their primary county of residence. Drivers residing in the thirteen metropolitan Atlanta counties must also satisfy annual Clean Air Force emissions inspection requirements prior to tag renewal.
How to Find Your County Tag Office & Search Records Across Georgia's 159 Counties
Every motor vehicle in Georgia is titled and registered through the Tax Commissioner of the owner's legal county of residence. Follow the steps below to find your local tag office, check hours, and complete registration requirements.
Official vehicle record searches, title applications, and tag renewals in Georgia are handled through the Department of Revenue DRIVES system. If your local county does not maintain an independent portal, all civic motor vehicle records are processed through the state system:
Open Georgia DRIVES 159-County Portal- Identify Your County of Residence. Confirm your physical county jurisdiction according to your permanent Georgia home address or voter registration.
- Use the 159-County Directory Filter. Search our interactive county directory below to find your specific Tax Commissioner office address, direct phone line, and counter schedule.
- Verify Emissions Testing Rules. Determine if your county belongs to the 13 metro Atlanta counties requiring Clean Air Force smog testing before renewal.
- Complete Services Online or In Person. Access fast online renewals via Georgia DRIVES or visit your county office for counter transactions.
Complete 159 Georgia County Tag Office Directory
Georgia vehicle registrations, title applications, and tag renewals are administered locally by elected County Tax Commissioners across all 159 counties. Find your county below for verified office locations, counter hours, contact phone numbers, and metro Clean Air Force emissions testing requirements.
Appling County
ExemptCounty Seat: Baxley
Tag Office: 69 Tippins St., Suite 102, Baxley, GA 31513
Phone: (912) 367-8105
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Atkinson County
ExemptCounty Seat: Pearson
Tag Office: 305 S. Main St., Pearson, GA 31642
Phone: (912) 422-7381
Hours: Public directories list Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Bacon County
ExemptCounty Seat: Alma
Tag Office: 502 West 12th Street, Suite 101, Alma, GA 31510
Phone: (912) 632-5614
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Baker County
ExemptCounty Seat: Newton
Tag Office: No street address published. Write to P.O. Box 450, Newton, GA 39870
Phone: (229) 734-3010
Hours: Public directories do not post office hours.
Baldwin County
ExemptCounty Seat: Milledgeville
Tag Office: 1601 N. Columbia Street, Suite 100, Milledgeville, GA 31061
Phone: (478) 445-4813
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:45pm.
Banks County
ExemptCounty Seat: Homer
Tag Office: 144 Yonah-Homer Road, Homer, GA 30547
Phone: (706) 677-6278
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, based on county listings.
Barrow County
ExemptCounty Seat: Winder
Tag Office: 30 N Broad St, Winder, GA 30680
Phone: (770) 307-3106
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Bartow County
ExemptCounty Seat: Cartersville
Tag Office: 135 W Cherokee Ave, Suite 217A, Cartersville, GA 30120
Phone: (770) 387-5112
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Ben Hill County
ExemptCounty Seat: Fitzgerald
Tag Office: 324 E. Pine St., Fitzgerald, GA 31750
Phone: (229) 426-5144
Hours: Map listings show Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Berrien County
ExemptCounty Seat: Nashville
Tag Office: 201 North Davis Street, Nashville, GA 31639
Phone: (229) 686-7461
Hours: Counter hours are not posted in public listings.
Bibb County
ExemptCounty Seat: Macon
Tag Office: 188 3rd St, Macon, GA 31201
Phone: (478) 621-6500
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
Bleckley County
ExemptCounty Seat: Cochran
Tag Office: 306 Southeast 2nd St., Cochran, GA 31014
Phone: (478) 934-3203
Hours: Map listings show Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Brantley County
ExemptCounty Seat: Nahunta
Tag Office: 10405 Main St. N, Nahunta, GA 31553
Phone: (912) 462-5723
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Brooks County
ExemptCounty Seat: Quitman
Tag Office: 610 South Highland Rd, Quitman, GA 31643
Phone: (229) 263-4586
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 1:00pm and 2:30pm to 4:30pm.
Bryan County
ExemptCounty Seat: Pembroke
Tag Office: Two offices: 11 North Courthouse St., Pembroke, GA 31321 and 66 Captain Matthew Freeman Dr., Suite 102, Richmond Hill, GA 31324
Phone: (912) 653-3880
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm at both locations.
Bulloch County
ExemptCounty Seat: Statesboro
Tag Office: 113 N. Main St., Suite 101, Statesboro, GA 30458
Phone: (912) 764-6285
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Burke County
ExemptCounty Seat: Waynesboro
Tag Office: North Liberty Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830
Phone: (706) 554-3223
Hours: Call to confirm current hours.
Butts County
ExemptCounty Seat: Jackson
Tag Office: 625 W. 3rd St., Suite 2, Jackson, GA 30233
Phone: (770) 775-8206
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm.
Calhoun County
ExemptCounty Seat: Morgan
Tag Office: 31 Court St., Morgan, GA 39866
Phone: (229) 849-2970
Hours: Published hours vary across public listings, so call (229) 849-2970 to confirm current office hours before you drive over.
Camden County
ExemptCounty Seat: Woodbine
Tag Office: 200 Courthouse Square ( listed as 200 E. Fourth St.), Woodbine, GA 31569
Phone: (912) 576-3248
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Candler County
ExemptCounty Seat: Metter
Tag Office: 35 S.E. Broad St., Suite D, Metter, GA 30439
Phone: (912) 685-5247
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, per public listings.
Carroll County
ExemptCounty Seat: Carrollton
Tag Office: 423 College St, Carrollton, GA 30117
Phone: (770) 830-5826
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (title transactions by 4:30 PM).
Catoosa County
ExemptCounty Seat: Ringgold
Tag Office: 796 Lafayette St., Ringgold, GA 30736
Phone: (706) 965-2571
Hours: Published listings show Monday 8:30am to 5:00pm, Tuesday 7:30am to 5:00pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 5:00pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6:00pm, and Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Charlton County
ExemptCounty Seat: Folkston
Tag Office: 68 Kingsland Drive, Suite A, Folkston, GA 31537
Phone: (912) 496-2057
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Chatham County
ExemptCounty Seat: Savannah
Tag Office: 222 W Oglethorpe Ave, Suite 107, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone: (912) 652-7100
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (closed for lunch 1:00–2:00 PM).
Chattahoochee County
ExemptCounty Seat: Cusseta
Tag Office: 215 McNaughton St., Cusseta, GA 31805
Phone: (706) 989-3897
Hours: One directory lists Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Chattooga County
ExemptCounty Seat: Summerville
Tag Office: the Courthouse Annex at 120 Cox Street, Summerville, GA 30747
Phone: (706) 857-0703
Hours: Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 7:30am to 5:30pm.
Cherokee County
Emissions RequiredCounty Seat: Canton
Tag Office: 2780 Marietta Highway, Canton, GA 30114
Phone: 678-493-6400
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (some Saturdays 8:00 AM - 11:45 AM).
Clarke County
ExemptCounty Seat: Athens
Tag Office: 3025 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA 30605
Phone: (706) 613-3130
Hours: Monday–Friday, lobby 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (phones until 5:00 PM).
Clay County
ExemptCounty Seat: Fort Gaines
Tag Office: 103 Washington St., Fort Gaines, GA 39851
Phone: (229) 768-2915
Hours: Office hours are not posted on a public schedule.
Clayton County
Emissions RequiredCounty Seat: Jonesboro
Tag Office: 121 South McDonough Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236
Phone: (770) 477-3331
Hours: Monday–Tuesday 8:00 AM–6:00 PM; Wednesday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
Clinch County
ExemptCounty Seat: Homerville
Tag Office: 25 Court St., Homerville, GA 31634
Phone: (912) 487-2480
Hours: Hours are listed as Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm in public directories.
Cobb County
Emissions RequiredCounty Seat: Marietta
Tag Office: 2932 Canton Road, Suite 300, Marietta, GA 30066
Phone: 770-528-8600
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Coffee County
ExemptCounty Seat: Douglas
Tag Office: 101 S. Peterson Ave., Suite 127, Douglas, GA 31533
Phone: (912) 384-4895
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, per public directory listings.
Colquitt County
ExemptCounty Seat: Moultrie
Tag Office: 101 East Central Ave., Moultrie, GA 31768
Phone: (229) 616-7410
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Columbia County
ExemptCounty Seat: Evans
Tag Office: 630 Ronald Reagan Drive, Building C, Second Floor, Evans, GA 30809
Phone: (706) 868-6884
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Cook County
ExemptCounty Seat: Adel
Tag Office: 209 N. Parrish Ave., Adel, GA 31620
Phone: (229) 896-4569
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Coweta County
Emissions RequiredCounty Seat: Newnan
Tag Office: 87 Newnan Station Drive, Suite 100, Newnan, GA 30265
Phone: (770) 254-2670
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Crawford County
ExemptCounty Seat: Knoxville
Tag Office: 640 GA Highway 128, Suite 134, Roberta, GA 31078
Phone: (478) 836-3575
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:15am to 4:45pm.
Crisp County
ExemptCounty Seat: Cordele
Tag Office: 210 S. 7th St., Cordele, GA 31015
Phone: (229) 276-2630
Hours: Public listings show Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:45pm.
Dade County
ExemptCounty Seat: Trenton
Tag Office: 71 Case Ave., Trenton, GA 30752
Phone: (706) 657-7563
Hours: Open Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 4:45pm.
Dawson County
ExemptCounty Seat: Dawsonville
Tag Office: 25 Justice Way, Suite 1222, Dawsonville, GA 30534
Phone: (706) 344-3520
Hours: Map listings show Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Decatur County
ExemptCounty Seat: Bainbridge
Tag Office: 112 W. Water St., 1st floor of the County Courthouse, Bainbridge, GA 39817
Phone: (229) 248-3019
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
DeKalb County
Emissions RequiredCounty Seat: Decatur
Tag Office: 4380 Memorial Drive, Suite 100, Decatur, GA 30032
Phone: 404-298-4000
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
Dodge County
ExemptCounty Seat: Eastman
Tag Office: 5401 Anson Ave., Eastman, GA 31023
Phone: (478) 374-2154
Hours: Public listings do not post firm office hours.
Dooly County
ExemptCounty Seat: Vienna
Tag Office: 105 W. Cotton St., Room 1, Vienna, GA 31092
Phone: (229) 268-4212
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:30am to 6:00pm.
Dougherty County
ExemptCounty Seat: Albany
Tag Office: 240 Pine Ave., Albany, GA 31701
Phone: 229-431-2130
Hours: Public listings show Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Douglas County
Emissions RequiredCounty Seat: Douglasville
Tag Office: 6200 Fairburn Rd, Douglasville, GA 30134
Phone: (770) 920-7272
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (closed 12:00–1:00 PM).
Early County
ExemptCounty Seat: Blakely
Tag Office: 111 Court Square, Suite E, Blakely, GA 39823
Phone: (229) 723-4024
Hours: Public listings show weekday office hours, but posted times vary across sources.
Echols County
ExemptCounty Seat: Statenville
Tag Office: 149 GA Highway 94 E, Statenville, GA 31648
Phone: 229-559-5253
Hours: Public listings show Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Effingham County
ExemptCounty Seat: Springfield
Tag Office: 802 S. Laurel St., Administration Complex North, Springfield, GA 31329
Phone: (912) 754-2121
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Elbert County
ExemptCounty Seat: Elberton
Tag Office: 45 Forest Ave, Elberton, GA 30635
Phone: (706) 283-2018
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Emanuel County
ExemptCounty Seat: Swainsboro
Tag Office: Mail: P.O. Box 763, Swainsboro, GA 30401 (no street address listed)
Phone: (478) 237-3351
Hours: No office posts public hours for this tag office.
Evans County
ExemptCounty Seat: Claxton
Tag Office: 201 Freeman Street, Suite 4, Claxton, GA 30417
Phone: (912) 739-1147
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:15am to 4:30pm.
Fannin County
ExemptCounty Seat: Blue Ridge
Tag Office: 400 W Main St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Phone: (706) 632-2645
Hours: Public listings show weekday hours, but sources split between 8:00am to 5:00pm and 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Fayette County
Emissions RequiredCounty Seat: Fayetteville
Tag Office: 140 Stonewall Ave W, Fayetteville, GA 30214
Phone: (770) 461-3652
Hours: Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, and Tuesday 8:00am to 5:45pm.
Floyd County
ExemptCounty Seat: Rome
Tag Office: 5 Government Plaza, Suite 100, Rome, GA 30161
Phone: (706) 291-5150
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Forsyth County
Emissions RequiredCounty Seat: Cumming
Tag Office: 1092 Tribble Gap Rd., Cumming, GA 30040
Phone: (770) 781-2112
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM.
Franklin County
ExemptCounty Seat: Carnesville
Tag Office: 1221 Hull Avenue, Carnesville, GA 30521
Phone: (706) 384-3455
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Fulton County
Emissions RequiredCounty Seat: Atlanta
Tag Office: 141 Pryor Street SW, Suite 1113, Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-613-6100
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
Gilmer County
ExemptCounty Seat: Ellijay
Tag Office: 1 Broad St., Suite 105, Ellijay, GA 30540
Phone: (706) 635-4762
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Glascock County
ExemptCounty Seat: Gibson
Tag Office: 74 E Main St., Gibson, GA 30810
Phone: (706) 598-3151
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, except Wednesday when the office closes at noon.
Glynn County
ExemptCounty Seat: Brunswick
Tag Office: 1725 Reynolds St., Brunswick, GA 31520
Phone: (912) 554-7000
Hours: Public listings show weekday hours, but sources split between 8:00am to 4:30pm and 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Gordon County
ExemptCounty Seat: Calhoun
Tag Office: 101 S Piedmont St., Calhoun, GA 30701
Phone: (706) 629-9242
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm per directory listings.
Grady County
ExemptCounty Seat: Cairo
Tag Office: 114 1st St. NE, Cairo, GA 39828
Phone: (229) 377-6155
Hours: Open to the public Monday through Thursday, 7:30am to 6:00pm.
Greene County
ExemptCounty Seat: Greensboro
Tag Office: 1034 Silver Dr., Greensboro, GA 30642
Phone: (706) 453-3358
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm per directory listings.
Gwinnett County
Emissions RequiredCounty Seat: Lawrenceville
Tag Office: 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Phone: 770-822-8818
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.
Habersham County
ExemptCounty Seat: Clarkesville
Tag Office: 6257 Highway 115, Clarkesville, GA 30523
Phone: (706) 839-0120
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm per directory listings.
Hall County
ExemptCounty Seat: Gainesville
Tag Office: 2875 Browns Bridge Road, 1st Floor (Hall County Government Center), Gainesville, GA 30504
Phone: 770-531-6950
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
Hancock County
ExemptCounty Seat: Sparta
Tag Office: 64 Courthouse Sq Ste A, Sparta, GA 31087
Phone: (706) 444-5148
Hours: Listings conflict here.
Haralson County
ExemptCounty Seat: Buchanan
Tag Office: 4276 Georgia Highway 120, Buchanan, GA 30113
Phone: (770) 646-2020
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Harris County
ExemptCounty Seat: Hamilton
Tag Office: No street address published. Mail: PO Box 152, Hamilton, GA 31811
Phone: (706) 628-4843
Hours: Hours were not posted on a county site at the time of writing, so call (706) 628-4843 for current office hours.
Hart County
ExemptCounty Seat: Hartwell
Tag Office: 165 W Franklin St., Suite 4, Hartwell, GA 30643
Phone: (706) 376-3944
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm per directory listings and the office's notices.
Heard County
ExemptCounty Seat: Franklin
Tag Office: 201 Park Avenue, Room 300, Franklin, GA 30217
Phone: (706) 675-3391
Hours: Open Monday through Friday.
Henry County
Emissions RequiredCounty Seat: McDonough
Tag Office: 140 Henry Parkway, McDonough, GA 30253
Phone: 770-288-8180
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
Houston County
ExemptCounty Seat: Warner Robins
Tag Office: 202 Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins, GA 31088
Phone: (478) 542-2110
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
Irwin County
ExemptCounty Seat: Ocilla
Tag Office: The office's own tax bills list 225 E Fourth St, Ocilla, GA 31774
Phone: (229) 468-5505
Hours: Public listings show Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 4:45pm, and Friday from 8:00am to noon plus 1:00pm to 4:45pm.
Jackson County
ExemptCounty Seat: Jefferson
Tag Office: 4965 Jackson Parkway, Jefferson, GA 30549
Phone: (706) 367-6326
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Jasper County
ExemptCounty Seat: Monticello
Tag Office: 126 W. Greene Street, Monticello, GA 31064
Phone: (706) 468-4902
Hours: The office keeps weekday hours, but listings differ on opening time, so call (706) 468-4902 for current hours before your visit.
Jeff Davis County
ExemptCounty Seat: Hazlehurst
Tag Office: 14 Jeff Davis Street, Suite 104, Hazlehurst, GA 31539
Phone: (912) 375-6622
Hours: Directory listings show Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Jefferson County
ExemptCounty Seat: Louisville
Tag Office: 736 Peachtree St, Louisville, GA 30434
Phone: (478) 625-7736
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, based on county listings.
Jenkins County
ExemptCounty Seat: Millen
Tag Office: 611 E Winthrope Ave, Millen, GA 30442
Phone: (478) 982-4925
Hours: Map listings show Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Johnson County
ExemptCounty Seat: Wrightsville
Tag Office: 2484 West Elm Street, Wrightsville, GA 31096
Phone: (478) 864-2565
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Jones County
ExemptCounty Seat: Gray
Tag Office: 166 Industrial Blvd., Gray, GA 31032
Phone: 478-986-6538
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:45pm.
Lamar County
ExemptCounty Seat: Barnesville
Tag Office: 790 Veterans Parkway, Barnesville, GA 30204
Phone: (770) 358-5162
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, for both the lobby and the drive-thru.
Lanier County
ExemptCounty Seat: Lakeland
Tag Office: 56 West Main Street, Suite 1, Lakeland, GA 31635
Phone: (229) 482-3795
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to noon and 1:00pm to 5:00pm.
Laurens County
ExemptCounty Seat: Dublin
Tag Office: 121 E Jackson St., Suite B, Dublin, GA 31021
Phone: 478-272-6994
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Lee County
ExemptCounty Seat: Leesburg
Tag Office: 100 Starksville Avenue North, Leesburg, GA 31763
Phone: (229) 759-6015
Hours: Public listings show Monday through Friday, about 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Liberty County
ExemptCounty Seat: Hinesville
Tag Office: 112 N Main St., Room 106, Hinesville, GA 31313
Phone: (912) 876-3389
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:15am to 4:45pm.
Lincoln County
ExemptCounty Seat: Lincolnton
Tag Office: 210 Humphrey St, Lincolnton, GA 30817
Phone: (706) 359-5536
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:45pm, based on county listings.
Long County
ExemptCounty Seat: Ludowici
Tag Office: 285 South McDonald Street, Ludowici, GA 31316
Phone: (912) 545-2127
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Lowndes County
ExemptCounty Seat: Valdosta
Tag Office: 300 N. Patterson St., Valdosta, GA 31601
Phone: (229) 671-2579
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:45pm.
Lumpkin County
ExemptCounty Seat: Dahlonega
Tag Office: 99 Courthouse Hill, Suite E, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Phone: (706) 864-2666
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Macon County
ExemptCounty Seat: Oglethorpe
Tag Office: 100 Macon St., Oglethorpe, GA 31068
Phone: (478) 472-7031
Hours: Call (478) 472-7031 to confirm current office hours before you visit, since published hours vary across sources.
Madison County
ExemptCounty Seat: Danielsville
Tag Office: 91 Albany Ave, Suite 14, Danielsville, GA 30633
Phone: 706-795-6385
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Marion County
ExemptCounty Seat: Buena Vista
Tag Office: 100 E. Burkhalter Ave., P.O. Box 219, Buena Vista, GA 31803
Phone: (229) 649-5231
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
McDuffie County
ExemptCounty Seat: Thomson
Tag Office: 210 Railroad Street, Thomson, GA 30824
Phone: (706) 595-2132
Hours: Open Monday through Friday.
McIntosh County
ExemptCounty Seat: Darien
Tag Office: Public listings place the office at 1200 North Way, Darien, GA 31305
Phone: (912) 437-6627
Hours: Directories list Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Meriwether County
ExemptCounty Seat: Greenville
Tag Office: 17234 Roosevelt Highway, Building A, Greenville, GA 30222
Phone: (706) 672-4219
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Miller County
ExemptCounty Seat: Colquitt
Tag Office: Public listings place the office at 155 North First St., Colquitt, GA 39837
Phone: (229) 758-4101
Hours: No public source lists office hours.
Mitchell County
ExemptCounty Seat: Camilla
Tag Office: Map listings place the tag office at 11 West Broad Street, Suite 105, Camilla, GA 31730
Phone: (229) 336-2010
Hours: Listed hours conflict.
Monroe County
ExemptCounty Seat: Forsyth
Tag Office: 38 West Main Street, Forsyth, GA 31029
Phone: (478) 994-7020
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm.
Montgomery County
ExemptCounty Seat: Mount Vernon
Tag Office: The mailing address is P.O. Box 468, Mount Vernon, GA 30445
Phone: (912) 583-2570
Hours: Public directories list Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, with the office closed for lunch from noon to 1:00pm.
Morgan County
ExemptCounty Seat: Madison
Tag Office: 150 E. Washington Street, Madison, GA 30650
Phone: (706) 342-0464
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Murray County
ExemptCounty Seat: Chatsworth
Tag Office: One directory lists the office at 121 North 4th Avenue, Suite 101, Chatsworth, GA 30705
Phone: (706) 695-3423
Hours: No public source posts office hours.
Muscogee County
ExemptCounty Seat: Columbus
Tag Office: 3111 Citizens Way, Columbus, GA 31906
Phone: (706) 653-4208
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Newton County
ExemptCounty Seat: Covington
Tag Office: 1113 Usher Street NW, Suite 101, Covington, GA 30014
Phone: (770) 784-2020
Hours: Call for current hours.
Oconee County
ExemptCounty Seat: Watkinsville
Tag Office: 7635 Macon Highway, Suite 300, Watkinsville, GA 30677
Phone: (706) 769-3917
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Oglethorpe County
ExemptCounty Seat: Lexington
Tag Office: The physical office is at 40 West Hill Street, Lexington, GA 30648
Phone: (706) 743-8422
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, per public listings.
Paulding County
Emissions RequiredCounty Seat: Dallas
Tag Office: 240 Constitution Boulevard, Room 3006, Dallas, GA 30132
Phone: (770) 443-7584
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (line may be cut early to allow a 4:00 PM closing).
Peach County
ExemptCounty Seat: Fort Valley
Tag Office: 205 West Church Street, Suite 103, Fort Valley, GA (inside the Peach County Courthouse)
Phone: (478) 825-3161
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Pickens County
ExemptCounty Seat: Jasper
Tag Office: 1266 East Church Street, Jasper, GA 30143
Phone: (706) 253-8883
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Pierce County
ExemptCounty Seat: Blackshear
Tag Office: 312 Nichols St., Suite 4, Blackshear, GA 31516
Phone: (912) 449-2026
Hours: Directory listings differ on exact counter hours, so call (912) 449-2026 to confirm before you drive over.
Pike County
ExemptCounty Seat: Zebulon
Tag Office: 79 Jackson St., Zebulon, GA 30295
Phone: (770) 567-2001
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Polk County
ExemptCounty Seat: Cedartown
Tag Office: Two offices: 144 West Avenue, Suite A, Cedartown, GA 30125 (main) and 316 N Piedmont Avenue, Rockmart, GA 30153
Phone: (770) 749-2125
Hours: Both offices are open Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Pulaski County
ExemptCounty Seat: Hawkinsville
Tag Office: 105 North Lumpkin St., Hawkinsville, GA 31036
Phone: 478-783-2811
Hours: Directory listings show Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Putnam County
ExemptCounty Seat: Eatonton
Tag Office: 100 S. Jefferson Ave., Suite 207, Eatonton, GA 31024
Phone: (706) 485-5441
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Quitman County
ExemptCounty Seat: Georgetown, Quitman County, Georgia (county seat area)
Tag Office: 111 Main St., Suite 3, Georgetown, GA 39854
Phone: (229) 334-9000
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, closed for lunch from 12:00 noon to 1:00pm.
Rabun County
ExemptCounty Seat: Clayton
Tag Office: 19 Jo Dotson Cir., Suite 101, Clayton, GA 30525
Phone: (706) 782-3613
Hours: Directory listings show Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Randolph County
ExemptCounty Seat: Cuthbert
Tag Office: No street address published. Mail: PO Box 323, Cuthbert, GA 39840
Phone: (229) 732-2881
Hours: Public listings do not agree on daily hours.
Richmond County
ExemptCounty Seat: Augusta
Tag Office: 535 Telfair Street, Suite 100, Augusta, GA 30901
Phone: 706-821-2391
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM.
Rockdale County
Emissions RequiredCounty Seat: Conyers
Tag Office: 1088 West Avenue, Conyers, GA 30012
Phone: (770) 278-7600
Hours: Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Schley County
ExemptCounty Seat: Ellaville
Tag Office: 47 N. Pecan St., Suite 1, Ellaville, GA 31806
Phone: (229) 937-2689
Hours: Public listings differ on the exact daily schedule, so call (229) 937-2689 to confirm current office hours.
Screven County
ExemptCounty Seat: Sylvania
Tag Office: 216 Mims Rd., #103, Sylvania, GA 30467
Phone: (912) 564-2206
Hours: Map listings show Monday through Friday daytime hours, with some sources listing 8:00am to 4:45pm.
Seminole County
ExemptCounty Seat: Donalsonville
Tag Office: 200 S. Knox Ave., Donalsonville, GA 39845
Phone: (229) 524-2238
Hours: Public listings do not post office hours.
Spalding County
ExemptCounty Seat: Griffin
Tag Office: 411 E. Solomon Street, Griffin, GA 30223
Phone: (770) 467-4360
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Stephens County
ExemptCounty Seat: Toccoa
Tag Office: 70 N. Alexander St., Room 103, Toccoa, GA 30577
Phone: (706) 886-4753
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Stewart County
ExemptCounty Seat: Lumpkin
Tag Office: 1764 Broad St., Lumpkin, GA 31815 (map data). Mail: P.O. Box 245, Lumpkin, GA 31815
Phone: (229) 838-4267
Hours: Public listings do not post office hours.
Sumter County
ExemptCounty Seat: Americus
Tag Office: 500 W. Lamar St., Americus, GA 31709
Phone: (229) 928-4530
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Talbot County
ExemptCounty Seat: Talbotton
Tag Office: 38 South Jefferson Avenue, Talbotton, GA 31827
Phone: (706) 665-3280
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to noon and 1:00pm to 4:30pm.
Taliaferro County
ExemptCounty Seat: Crawfordville
Tag Office: 118 Monument St., Crawfordville, GA 30631
Phone: (706) 456-2520
Hours: The county does not post tag office hours online.
Tattnall County
ExemptCounty Seat: Reidsville
Tag Office: 108 West Brazell Street, Reidsville, GA 30453
Phone: (912) 557-6736
Hours: Most listings show Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Taylor County
ExemptCounty Seat: Butler
Tag Office: Listings place the office at 9 North Broad Street, Butler, GA 31006
Phone: (478) 862-3637
Hours: Listings show Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:45pm.
Telfair County
ExemptCounty Seat: McRae-Helena
Tag Office: 91 Telfair Ave., Annex Building 1, McRae-Helena, GA 31055
Phone: (229) 868-6545
Hours: The county does not post tag office hours online.
Terrell County
ExemptCounty Seat: Dawson
Tag Office: The office mailing address is P.O. Box 484, Dawson, GA 39842
Phone: (229) 995-5151
Hours: Map listings show Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, but the county does not post hours on its own site.
Thomas County
ExemptCounty Seat: Thomasville
Tag Office: 225 N. Broad St., Thomasville, GA 31792
Phone: (229) 225-4136
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Tift County
ExemptCounty Seat: Tifton
Tag Office: 225 Tift Avenue North, Tifton, GA 31794
Phone: (229) 386-7820
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, per the county's own site.
Toombs County
ExemptCounty Seat: Lyons
Tag Office: 100 Courthouse Square, Suite 21, Lyons, GA 30436
Phone: (912) 526-8575
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Towns County
ExemptCounty Seat: Hiawassee
Tag Office: 48 River St., Suite H, Hiawassee, GA 30546
Phone: (706) 896-2267
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Treutlen County
ExemptCounty Seat: Soperton
Tag Office: 650 Second St., Suite 102, Soperton, GA 30457
Phone: (912) 529-3213
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Troup County
ExemptCounty Seat: LaGrange
Tag Office: 100 Ridley Ave, LaGrange, GA 30240
Phone: (706) 883-1620
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Turner County
ExemptCounty Seat: Ashburn
Tag Office: The mailing address is P.O. Box 846, Ashburn, GA 31714
Phone: (229) 567-3636
Hours: Hours are not posted in any public listing.
Twiggs County
ExemptCounty Seat: Jeffersonville
Tag Office: Court House Square, 425 Railroad Street, Jeffersonville, GA 31044
Phone: (478) 945-3359
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Union County
ExemptCounty Seat: Blairsville
Tag Office: 65 Courthouse St., Suite 3, Blairsville, GA 30512
Phone: (706) 439-6018
Hours: Map listings show Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Upson County
ExemptCounty Seat: Thomaston
Tag Office: 116 W Main St, 1st Floor, Thomaston, GA 30286
Phone: (706) 647-8932
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:30am to 5:30pm, and Friday 7:30am to noon, per local reports.
Walker County
ExemptCounty Seat: LaFayette
Tag Office: Main office mail: PO Box 628, LaFayette, GA 30728. Rock Spring office: 122 Highway 95. Rossville office: 2012 McFarland Gap Road
Phone: (706) 638-2929
Hours: Hours can vary by location.
Walton County
ExemptCounty Seat: Monroe
Tag Office: 303 South Hammond Drive, Monroe, GA 30655
Phone: (770) 267-1335
Hours: Hours are not firmly published, so call (770) 267-1335 for current office hours before you drive over.
Ware County
ExemptCounty Seat: Waycross
Tag Office: 800 Church St., Waycross, GA 31501
Phone: (912) 287-4305
Hours: Published hours differ across sources.
Warren County
ExemptCounty Seat: Warrenton
Tag Office: 521 Main Street, Suite 105, Warrenton, GA 30828
Phone: (706) 465-2231
Hours: Open weekday hours posted as 8:00am to 4:45pm in map listings and 8:00am to 5:00pm in tax directories.
Washington County
ExemptCounty Seat: Sandersville
Tag Office: 115 Jones St, Sandersville, GA 31082
Phone: (478) 552-2144
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:45pm, per public listings.
Wayne County
ExemptCounty Seat: Jesup
Tag Office: 341 E Walnut St, Suite 3, Jesup, GA 31546
Phone: (912) 427-5910
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, per public listings.
Webster County
ExemptCounty Seat: Preston
Tag Office: 6330 Hamilton St., Suite 103, Preston, GA 31824
Phone: (229) 828-3690
Hours: Public listings show limited hours on some weekdays, so call (229) 828-3690 to confirm current hours before you drive over.
Wheeler County
ExemptCounty Seat: Alamo
Tag Office: 16 Pearl Ave., Suite 102, Alamo, GA 30411
Phone: (912) 568-7131
Hours: Directory listings show Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm.
White County
ExemptCounty Seat: Cleveland
Tag Office: 113 N. Brooks St., Cleveland, GA 30528
Phone: (706) 865-2225
Hours: Map listings show Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Whitfield County
ExemptCounty Seat: Dalton
Tag Office: 1013 Riverburch Pkwy., Dalton, GA 30721
Phone: (706) 275-7510
Hours: Public listings show varied hours across sources, and one listing shows the office closed on Mondays.
Wilcox County
ExemptCounty Seat: Abbeville
Tag Office: 103 North Broad Street, Abbeville, GA 31001
Phone: (229) 467-2025
Hours: Map listings show Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:45pm.
Wilkes County
ExemptCounty Seat: Washington
Tag Office: 23 Court Street, Room 204, Washington, GA 30673
Phone: (706) 678-2422
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Wilkinson County
ExemptCounty Seat: Irwinton
Tag Office: 100 Bacon Street, Irwinton, GA 31042
Phone: (478) 946-2232
Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:45pm.
Worth County
ExemptCounty Seat: Sylvester
Tag Office: 201 N. Main Street, Suite 15, Sylvester, GA 31791
Phone: (229) 776-8204
Hours: Listings conflict on hours, so call ahead.
Georgia Tag Office Visiting Hours & Contact Details
Vehicle registrations, license plates, and title transfers in Georgia are administered locally through each County Tax Commissioner's office, operating under statewide Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) Motor Vehicle Division regulations. Tag office lobbies follow standardized operating hours, with online services available 24/7 through Georgia DRIVES.
| Service Channel | Operating Schedule | Access Details & Contacts |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Lobby Hours | Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM / 5:00 PM | Walk-in service & counter appointments across all 159 county tag offices. Closed on state & federal holidays. |
| Best Times to Visit | Tuesday – Thursday, Mid-Morning (9:30 AM – 11:30 AM) | Shortest lobby wait times. Avoid Mondays, Fridays, lunch hours (12:00 – 1:30 PM), and the final days of the month. |
| Official Phone Helpline | Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Statewide DOR Motor Vehicle Division: 1-855-406-5221 • Local county offices maintain direct phone lines. |
| Official Online Portal | 24 Hours / 7 Days a Week | Georgia DRIVES e-Services (eservices.drives.ga.gov) for renewals, payments, and record inquiries. |
| Self-Service MVD Kiosks | Participating Grocery Store Hours (7:00 AM – 11:00 PM) | Select Kroger and Publix supermarkets across Georgia offer instant tag renewal and decal printing in under 2 minutes. |
Payment Notice: County tag offices accept cash, certified checks, cashier's checks, money orders, and major credit/debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express). Card transactions incur a standard state/merchant processing convenience fee (typically 2.25% – 2.50%).
Frequently Asked Questions About Georgia County Tag Offices
Quick answers to the county tag questions Georgia drivers ask most. Each answer reflects state rules as of 2026.
Which county tag office do I use in Georgia?
Use the county where you live. Your home address picks your Tax Commissioner's tag office. A neighboring county cannot process your registration, even when its line is shorter.
Do all Georgia counties charge the same tag fees?
Yes for the core fees. TAVT, standard registration, and prestige and specialty extras are set by the state and match everywhere you go. Small differences come from local card processing fees.
Why do some counties require emissions testing?
Thirteen metro Atlanta counties require testing: Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding, and Rockdale. The other 146 counties skip it. The rule follows the registration county.
I moved to a new Georgia county. What do I need to do?
Update your registration within 30 days at your new county's tag office or through DRIVES. Bring your current registration card and ID. The plate number usually stays the same, and only the county decal changes.
Can I visit any county tag office, or only my own?
Only your own for registration tasks. The system ties every record to the home county, so a neighboring office cannot file your paperwork for you. Renewals through the DRIVES portal work from anywhere.
What should I bring to the county tag office?
Bring the vehicle title, a valid photo ID, proof of Georgia insurance, and payment. Private buyers should add a bill of sale with the price, date, and full names. New residents should add a Georgia address proof.
Last updated: October 2026
Statutory Privacy Protection: Under the federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act (DPPA, 18 U.S.C. § 2721 et seq.) and Georgia Code (O.C.G.A. § 40-2-130), personal motor vehicle records — including registered owner names and home addresses — are confidential and exempt from public disclosure. Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 40-2-8) mandates valid county registration before operating a vehicle on public roadways.