Georgia registration

Wild Thing · #1 (**permalink**) 08-23-2007, 12:57 PM

Hi guys,

I need your advice. I just bought a 58 apache from a guy in Atlanta, and want to bring it to europe. I like to pick it up in person and drive around for a while; down to Miami, see some friends, have some fun. And here is the problem: The registration expired in february. The Georgia DMV says they don't issue temporary plates, and I can't register it due to being no resident. What can I do to get the car on the road legally?

Wild Thing · #2 (**permalink**) 08-24-2007, 07:56 AM

to be more specific: where do I get temporary tags in GA? at a car dealer, an insurance agent, or where else?

Any hint is very much appreciated!

52chevyred · #3 (**permalink**) 08-26-2007, 07:42 AM

OK, are you in the military and stationed overseas or permantly living overseas? Are you claiming Georgia as your home state or somewhere else?

To get a tag in Georgia, you have to be a resident. They don't have "temporary tags" for your situation. The only "temporary tags" are for when you buy a vehicle from a dealer and they put a "piece of paper" on the vehicle, with an exparation date, while the tag paperwork is filed with the state.

You have to have insurance on it before you can get a tag. You just need a bill of sale, proof of insurance and an address in Georgia, to get a Georgia tag. It sounds like you are just wanting to drive this thing around for a while and really don't have anything to do with Georgia or any other state.

You probably need to see what it's going to take for you to get it overseas: you may have it for sale again soon. Good Luck!