Chatham County, GA Vehicle Registration (2026)
In Chatham County, you pay Georgia's statewide TAVT of 7% of the vehicle's fair market value (a one-time title tax that replaced sales tax and annual ad valorem), plus a $18 title fee and $20 annual tag — all uniform statewide. Chatham County does not require an emissions test.
Verified July 2026 from official sources. How we verify fees.
What you'll pay in Chatham County
- TAVT (title tax): 7% of fair market value (statewide)
- Title fee: $18 · Annual tag: $20 (statewide)
- Emissions test: not required
New residents pay a reduced 3% TAVT; qualifying family transfers pay 0.5%. Estimate your TAVT with our Georgia title calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to register a car in Chatham County, GA?
A one-time TAVT of 7% of the vehicle's value, plus $18 title and $20 annual tag — the same as everywhere in Georgia.
Does Chatham County require emissions testing?
Chatham County does not require an emissions test.
What is TAVT in Chatham County?
7% of the vehicle's fair market value — a one-time title tax set statewide, not by county. New residents pay 3%, family transfers 0.5%.