Active Military/Veteran

Military Service Members Stationed in Georgia
We offer exemptions to TAVT and Registration renewals for qualifying active duty service members. 

If you are in the military, active duty and stationed in Georgia, you may request exemption from TAVT using a Military Annual Ad Valorem Tax Exemption (PT-471) form and certification from your Commanding Officer. To qualify, you must have a home of record in another state, be stationed in Georgia and you cannot already have a homestead exemption in Georgia.
 

1. Do non-resident military service members stationed in Georgia pay TAVT when moving to Georgia?
  • If a non-resident military service member brings his/her vehicle(s) into the state that is already registered in his/her name and has a Leavings and Earnings Statement (LES) showing that they pay taxes to another state; then they will only be subject to pay $18.00 for the title transfer fee and $20.00 for the license plate
2. Do non-resident military service members stationed in Georgia pay TAVT when purchasing a new/used vehicle in Georgia?
  • If the non-resident military service member purchased a vehicle from ANY dealership, they will be subject to pay TAVT, $18.00 for the title transfer fee, and $20.00 for the license plate
  • If the non-resident military service member purchased a vehicle from an individual with a Georgia Title, they will only be subject to pay $18.00 for the title Transfer fee and $20.00 for the license plate
  • Individuals with an out of state title will have the option to pay TAVT or they may choose to pay sales tax, $18.00 for the title transfer fee, and $20.00 for the license plate. If choosing to pay sales tax, a form PT-471 must be provided.  

Veteran TAVT Exemption
Some Military Veterans are exempt from TAVT (Form MV-30 Georgian’s Veteran Affidavit for Relief and Local TAVT fees and Military Documentation required). Veterans with one of the following may receive one TAVT exemption.

  • Disabled Veterans compensated at 100%. Requires a Disabled Veteran plate
  • Prisoners of War
  • Purple Heart Recipients
  • Medal of honor Recipients

Public Safety-First Responders
Allowed a TAVT exemption on a maximum of $50,000 fair market value combined for all vehicles registered during any three-year period

  • Required documentation: MV-PSFR-TAVT Public Safety First Responder State and Local Title Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Application and award letter from the Department of Administrative Services for individual or spouse receiving payments for indemnification for death or disability
  • Applies to law enforcement officer, fireman, publicly employed emergency medical technician, or a surviving spouse of such a first responder, receiving indemnification payments from the Department of Administrative Services due to certain injuries or death occurring in the line of duty

Military License Plates
Anyone who served during active military combat is eligible for ONE free commemorative service license plate per campaign or medal earned. He/she  must be a Georgia resident on active duty or a veteran with honorable discharge or retirement. 

1. Can I get a second military plate? 
  • A veteran is entitled to one additional plate with $25 manufacturing fee (one-time fee) plus $20 annual registration fee
2. Can a spouse receive a military plate?
  • Spouses may receive the military plate if:
    1. They are married to the veteran who does not have a registered vehicle
    2. they were married to the veteran at the time of the veteran's death and have not remarried
  • Spouses will need to provide a copy of the Veteran's death certificate, marriage certificate and the veteran's DD-214. 
  • Surviving spouses can not receive Retired, National Guard, or any reserve plates.
3. What forms are needed?
  • A copy of your DD-214 for all veteran plates
  • Form MV-9W 
  • For disabled plates, you will need a letter from the Veterans Affairs Office showing percentage and service connection. 


For more information regarding state benefits for Georgia Veterans, click here. 

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