Printable — As-is sale Farm Equipment Bill of Sale Georgia

Georgia Farm Equipment transfer fees and requirements

In Georgia, the title transfer fee is $18 and registration costs $20 per year. Farm Equipment sales are subject to Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) of 6.6% of fair market value. Georgia does not require notarization for private-party farm equipment transfers. Emission testing is required in Georgia — verify the farm equipment passes before completing the sale.

• TAVT replaced sales tax and annual ad valorem tax in 2013
• Emissions testing required in 13 metro Atlanta counties
• Title must be transferred within 30 days of purchase

Georgia sales tax on farm equipment purchases

Georgia has a 6.6% state sales tax rate. 6.6% TAVT (Title Ad Valorem Tax) on fair market value. Private-party farm equipment sales in Georgia are subject to sales tax. TAVT applies to all vehicle sales — replaces sales tax since 2013. The title transfer fee is $18.

Farm Equipment market data and safety information

The most common farm equipment makes in private-party sales are John Deere, Case IH, AGCO, CLAAS, Kubota. Average private-party farm equipment prices range from $5,000–$200,000. Farm equipments average 0.9 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Hydraulic System, Electrical, Safety Guards.

Safety checkpoints for buying a used farm equipment

Before completing a farm equipment bill of sale in Georgia, verify these safety items:

• Inspect all safety guards and shields — OSHA requires guarding on all PTO and moving parts
• Check hydraulic system pressure and hose condition
• Verify operator station controls and emergency shutoff function
• Test lights and SMV signage for road transport

Farm Equipment insurance and depreciation in Georgia

Covered under farm policy. Standalone equipment floater policies available for $300–$1,000/year. Well-maintained farm equipment retains value strongly — 50–70% after 10 years for major brands. Peak season for private farm equipment sales is late fall after harvest and late winter before planting, with an average of 50 days on market.

Farm Equipment registration and titling

Farm Equipments are classified as "Farm implement (exempt from standard registration in most states)" for registration purposes. Farm equipment is classified by function (combine, baler, planter, etc.) rather than weight. Oversized equipment may require transport permits for road movement. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to farm equipments.

Georgia bill of sale statistics

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.