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Use this bill of sale when selling a electric vehicle in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
Bibb County Tag Office – Macon-Bibb County
Address
477 Mulberry St, Macon, GA 31201
Phone
(678) 413-8400
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–6:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$18.00
Sales Tax Rate
8.00%
Base Registration Fee
$20.00
Georgia TAVT 7.0% of fair market value replaces sales tax; local rate approx 8.0%
Georgia does not require notarization for private vehicle sales. A signed title is the primary transfer document.
County Clerk / Recorder
Bibb County Clerk of Superior Court
Phone
(478) 621-6527
The most common electric vehicle makes in private-party sales are Tesla, Chevrolet, Ford, Rivian, Hyundai. Average private-party electric vehicle prices range from $12,000–$60,000. The average NCAP safety rating for recent electric vehicle models is 4.6 out of 5 stars. Electric vehicles average 2.8 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Battery/High Voltage, Software/OTA Updates, Charging System.
Before completing a electric vehicle bill of sale in Georgia, verify these safety items:
EV insurance costs 10–25% more than comparable gas cars due to higher repair costs and battery replacement risk. EV depreciation is volatile — Tesla holds value best, while some models lose 50–60% in 3 years. Battery warranty transfer is a key value factor. Peak season for private electric vehicle sales is spring when gas prices typically rise and ev incentive programs refresh, with an average of 28 days on market.
Electric Vehicles are classified as "Passenger vehicle (EV-specific registration fees apply in 30+ states to offset lost fuel tax revenue)" for registration purposes. EVs weigh 20–30% more than comparable gas vehicles due to battery packs. Some states have proposed weight-based surcharges. Federal odometer disclosure is required for electric vehicles under 20 years old.
Macon-Bibb County residents completing a electric vehicle bill of sale should be aware of local requirements in addition to Georgia state rules. The state sales tax rate is 6.6%, 6.6% tavt (title ad valorem tax) on fair market value. The most popular electric vehicle makes in Georgia include Tesla, Chevrolet, Ford.
BillOfSaleNow has generated 3,204 bill of sale documents for Georgia transactions, with 86 generated this month alone. The most popular vehicle type is car.
45% faster sale
Vehicles whose listings include a history report spend ~45% less time on site before selling, and report-viewers are 5x more likely to become a lead.
Source: Experian / AutoCheck
$4,000 avg loss
NHTSA estimates 450,000+ vehicles per year are sold with rolled-back odometers — the average victim loses about $4,000 in downstream repair costs.
Source: NHTSA
17.5M private sales/yr
About 17.5 million private-party vehicle transactions happen in the U.S. each year — roughly 47% of the used market.
Source: Cox Automotive 2024
1 in 3 buyers
Roughly 1 in 3 used-car buyers say they suspect private sellers are hiding mechanical problems — documentation closes that trust gap.
Source: JW Surety Bonds (n=3,000)
Macon-Bibb County is in Bibb County. Title transfers are handled by the Bibb County Tag Office – Macon-Bibb County at 477 Mulberry St, Macon, GA 31201. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–6:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM–12:00 PM. Phone: (678) 413-8400.
The combined rate is 8.00%. Georgia TAVT 7.0% of fair market value replaces sales tax; local rate approx 8.0%.
No. Georgia does not require notarization for private vehicle sales. A signed title is the primary transfer document.
Title transfer fee: $18.00. Base registration fee: $20.00. Sales tax at 8.00% is collected at the time of title transfer.