Georgia Vehicle Transfer Notification Support Page

A Cancellation of Registration is Recommended for the Donor to Complete After the Pick-up Date of the Vehicle Donation to Ensure Release of Liability

HOW TO HANDLE THE LICENSE PLATES WHEN YOU DONATE A CAR, TRUCK, SUV OR OTHER STANDARD VEHICLE IN GEORIGIA

Please remove the license plates of your donated vehicle before the pick-up. Plates must be surrendered to the state unless being transferred to another vehicle.

Please See the Steps Below for How to Complete Your Cancellation of Registration:

There are three ways in Georgia to notify the DOR-MVD (Department of Revenue-Motor Vehicle Division) that you have donated your car: online, in person, or by mail. You can find more information and forms for each notification method below:

1. TO COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION CANCELLATION FORM ONLINE:

PREFERRED METHOD* If possible, we highly recommend completing forms online instead of by mail, so you may easily save and print out a copy for your records that includes a date/timestamp. Also, when completed online, a receipt can be printed ensuring it's been received.

You can voluntarily cancel your vehicle’s registration online using DRIVES e-Services.
Click the button below to access DRIVES e-Services.
Under Vehicle Title and Registration, click 'Cancel Vehicle Registration'. *You will need: Your license plate number or VIN number, as well as your driver's license number.

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For more information, click HERE.

2. TO COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION CANCELLATION FORM IN PERSON:

Please print and complete Form MV-18J Application for Voluntary Registration Cancellation.
Bring the completed form to your County Tag Office. Click HERE to locate your County Tag Office..

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3. TO COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION CANCELLATION FORM BY MAIL

Please print and complete Form MV-18J Application for Voluntary Registration Cancellation:
Mail completed form to your County Tag Office: Click HERE to locate your County Tag Office.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When do I cancel my insurance? A. Only cancel your vehicle's insurance AFTER your vehicle has been picked up and you have notified the state that you’ve donated your vehicle. If your state requires notification, please be aware that you should never cancel your insurance prior to reporting to the state you are no longer in possession of the vehicle. This is a general rule for States/Motor Vehicle Departments that require Notification be submitted or license plates returned.

Q: Who is considerd the purchaser of my vehicle donation? Is it the nonprofit or charity? A. The purchaser of your donated vehicle is NOT the nonprofit or charity. It will either be the vendor or Charitable Adult Rides & Services, the vehicle donation program provider and partner of your nonprofit of choice.

Q. What is State Notification? A. State notification releases the vehicle donor from liability over the vehicle, including registration fees and from having to keep the vehicle insured, after the vehicle is picked up. State notification is a way for the state to create a record that the owner is no longer in possession of the vehicle. The steps needed to release your liability of a donated vehicle vary by state.

Q. Who is supposed to take care of the state notification process? A. If state notification is required, only the donor and/or owner of the vehicle can complete this process. Please do not rely on the pick-up driver or vendor to report to the State/Motor Vehicle Department that you are no longer in possession of the vehicle. If you need support, please contact the vehicle donation support team at donorsupport@careasy.org or call 855-500-7433. We would be happy to assist you.

If you have additional questions, please visit our vehicle donation FAQS.

If you would like assistance with your vehicle donation, please contact us here.

For more information, contact your local DOR-MVD Main Office

DOR-MVD Main Office/Contact Center
4125 Welcome All Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30349

Phone: 1.855.406.5221
Email: motorvehicle@dor.ga.gov

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Vehicle Transfer

Currently, CARS is unaware of any special notification requirements for Georgia.
However, a Voluntary Cancellation of Registration is recommended to release liability.

License Plates

Voluntary Cancellation of Registration

There are 3 ways in Georgia to notify the DOR-MVD that you have donated your car: online, in person, or by mail. Currently, there is no option available online. You can find more information and forms for each notification method below:

1) TO COMPLETE THE VOLUNTARY REGISTRATION CANCELLATION FORM ONLINE:
*PREFERRED METHOD* If possible, we highly recommend completing forms online instead of by mail, so you may easily save and print out a copy for your records that includes a date/timestamp. Also, when completed online, a receipt can be printed ensuring it's been received.