Motor Vehicle Services

Vehicle owners are responsible for renewing their registration by the required due date, regardless of whether a renewal notice is received.

This office is not responsible for renewal notices, tags, or decals lost in the mail.

Vehicle owner must present a valid Georgia Driver’s License or state-issued ID matching the registration address to register or renew.

Checks must be payable to "Clayton County Tax Commissioner" and must reflect a current Clayton County address.

Ad valorem taxes are due each year on all vehicles (even if non-operating) unless registration is canceled beforehand.

To avoid penalties, you must cancel vehicle registration (Form MV-18J) prior to canceling your vehicle insurance.

Taxes cannot be computed over the phone for Conversion Vans, Motor Homes, Trailers, Trucks, or Tractors.

Emissions inspection is required for all gasoline-powered vehicles ranging in age from three to twenty-five years old. Current model years: 2002-2023.

Seniors aged 65+ with vehicles 10+ years old driven under 5,000 miles/year may qualify for an annual emission waiver.

Failure to receive renewal registration DOES NOT relieve obligation to purchase tags by your respective deadline.

To renew a tag in the office, you must present a VALID Georgia ID or Georgia Driver's License with a current Clayton County address to register or renew.

Vehicle registration renewals for individuals are due by midnight of your birthdate.

Vehicle registration renewals for businesses are due based on the first letter of the business name. Business vehicle registrations expire on the last day of the designated renewal month.