As a result of the record number of delays occurring with the U.S. Postal Service we encourage you to use our website to conduct services online. Use kiosks to renew and immediately get your decal in hand. If mail arrives postmarked by the deadline, it will be honored as received by the deadline.

Most everything you would normally do inside a tag office can be done through our drop box service. Please note the following when using a drop box:

  • Add your name and phone number to any documents, and take a photo of the documents you drop off. 
  • Drop boxes are checked frequently and the transactions processed and mailed as soon as possible. 
  • Your check is your receipt. 
  • Make checks payable to 'Gwinnett Tax Commissioner.'

Drop boxes are located at all five Gwinnett tag offices. 


Contact us at 770-822-8818, tag@gwinnettcounty.com or by chat for more information. Agents are available 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays.


Paperwork Checklist

A Georgia driver's license or GA ID with your current Gwinnett County address is required for all transactions, plus for:

Non-Dealer Purchases

  • Original title (with seller's signature; buyer's printed name, signature, and address; date of sale/purchase; and mileage)
  • Bill of sale
  • Payment
  • Valid GA insurance must be submitted electronically or you must include a copy of an insurance binder or Declarations page dated 30 days or less (no insurance cards)
  • A passing emissions inspection must be completed for all 2000-2021 model years (more information)

Dealer Purchases

The GA dealer must send purchase paperwork electronically to the Dept. of Revenue first. We then need the following:
  • Copy of the title receipt from the dealer

Tag Renewals

Renewal Kiosk

Renewals do not require an in-person visit. If your address has changed since you last renewed, change your address online first, then renew online.

  • Renew online
  • Visit a kiosk
  • Mail in your renewal notice and payment to: Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner, P.O. Box 829  Lawrenceville, GA 30046
  • Place in a drop box at one of our five tag offices along with the following:
    • Copy of driver's license
    • Renewal notice(s)
    • Payment (check or money order only)

For 2024 registrations, a passing emissions inspection must be completed for all 2000-2021 model years. (more information)

Recently Purchased Vehicle from a GA Dealer

Senior Couple

The Georgia dealer must first send the purchase paperwork electronically to the Department of Revenue. Then, you can apply for the tag online.

-OR-

Use a drop box and drop-off the following: 

• Copy of valid Georgia driver’s license or ID
• Copy of title receipt from the dealer
• Payment (check or money order only) 
- $20 for a new, standard tag
- $5 to transfer a current, valid tag
- $20 to transfer and renew tag

• If the vehicle was purchased from an out-of-state dealer or for more information on requirements for registering a newly-purchased vehicle, click here.

Recently Purchased from an Individual or Business

Copy of valid Georgia driver’s license or Georgia ID

  • Original title (completed with seller’s signature, buyer’s printed name, signature, and address; date of sale/purchase; and mileage)
  • Bill of sale
  • Payment (check or money order only) to include the following: 
  • Complete a "pre-application" for a title by visiting the Georgia DOR's e-services and selecting "Pre-Application" under 'Vehicle Title and Registration'
  • Valid Georgia insurance must be submitted electronically or you must include copy of insurance binder or Declarations page dated 30 days or less (no insurance cards)
  • A passing emissions inspection must be completed for all 2000-2021 model years
  • For more information on requirements for registering a newly-purchased vehicle, click here.

Emission Extensions & Waivers

If your vehicle did not pass an emission test, you can submit the following by drop box or mail for a 30-day temporary registration (more information): 

  • A written request for the extension
  • A copy of your Georgia driver's license
  • The certificate showing the failed emissions test 

For a senior emission waiver, complete the application online.


Available Online Services

There are several other e-services available on the Georgia DOR's e-services website:

  • Apply for a tag
  • Address change
  • Tag cancellation
  • Duplicate registration
  • Title tax calculator
  • Check insurance or title status

Updated 12/8/2023

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