Check wait times and required paperwork in advance.

Make an Appointment

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 1997-2018 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)

A passing emissions inspection must be completed for all 1997-2018 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 1997-2018 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 12/15/2020