Georgia Utility Trailer Registration & Titling
Last reviewed: January 2025 · Source: Georgia DOR, county tag offices
Georgia's trailer title threshold is 2,000 lbs GVWR. Trailers below that need only registration. At or above, a title is required. Georgia replaced annual ad valorem tax with a one-time Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) of 6.6% — paid at first registration. All work is done at your county tag office.
- Trailers under 2,000 lbs GVWR: No title required — register only
- Trailers 2,000 lbs GVWR or more: Title required
- One-time TAVT: 6.6% of fair market value
- Annual registration: $12.00/year
- Title fee: $18.00
- No safety inspection required
Standard Title Transfer
- Original title signed by seller
- Bill of sale (recommended)
- Your Georgia driver's license or ID
- Payment: $18.00 title fee + $12.00 registration + 6.6% TAVT
Title Requirements & Weight Exemption — Full Details
→ Georgia Weight Rules & Titling (Full Guide)
Georgia Trailer Fee Schedule (2025)
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Title fee | $18.00 | One-time |
| TAVT | 6.6% of FMV | One-time at first GA registration |
| Annual registration | $12.00/year | Flat rate |
| New plate fee | $20.00 | First registration |
| Duplicate title | $8.00 | Lost title replacement |
Does Georgia require a safety inspection for trailer registration?
No. Georgia does not require a safety or emissions inspection for utility trailers. This makes the registration process simpler than neighboring states like North Carolina, which requires a safety inspection.
What is TAVT and do I have to pay it every year?
Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) is a one-time 6.6% tax on the trailer's fair market value, paid at the time of first Georgia registration. You do not pay it annually — after the initial TAVT payment, you only pay the $12/year registration fee going forward.