To learn more about obtaining a Georgia title, visit our Department of Revenue’s website.

To learn how to title your vehicle in Georgia, visit the Department of Revenue’s website.

If you need to replace a title, you must do so through the Department of Revenue.

Learn how to sell an inherited vehicle through the Department of Revenue’s website.

Learn how to change your name on a title by visiting the Department of Revenue’s website.

The Board of Assessors determines eligibility and processes applications for property qualified for specialized assessments such as Conservation Use and Preferential Assessment (agricultural, historic, conservation, Brownfield, etc.) and tax exempt property (churches, non-profit hospitals, etc.). Tax exempt status must be approved by the Board of Assessors before tax liability can be removed.

For more information, you can contact the Board of Assessors at 706-821-2310.

The Board of Assessors’ appraisal staff determines property value based on recent sales and market conditions and issues a Notice of Current Assessment to all property owners each spring. If the fair market value of the property changes, the assessed value must also be changed. Visit the Augusta Tax Assessor’s website for more information.

There are three methods of appeal:

1. Board of Equalization method with further appeal to the Superior Court;
2. Arbitration method with further appeal rights which requires the appealing party to submit a recent certified appraisal of the property within 45 days of filing the appeal
3. Hearing Officer method for non-homestead real property with fair market value over $750,000 for appeals regarding value or uniformity with further appeal rights to Superior Court

For more information, visit the Board of Assessors page.

Note that billing and due dates may change year-to-year as required by the Richmond County Tax Commissioner, but the due date is November 15th of each billing year.

For more information, visit our Due Dates page.

Property owners may apply for exemptions online, by mail or in-person with the Tax Commissioner’s Office year-round. However, application must be made by April 1 to receive the exemption for that tax year.

For more information, visit our Homestead Exemptions page.

Residents can pay property taxes by mail, in person, or online. – Mail payments to the Tax Commissioner’s Office at P.O. Box 1427, Augusta, GA 30903 – Pay in person during regular business hours at the Municipal Building only – Pay online by check, credit card or debit card. Visit the Search and Pay page

Taxes are delinquent if not paid by the due date, and penalties and interest are added based on the unpaid amount. Delinquent properties are also subject to tax liens, which are issued in the name of the owner as of January 1.

For more information, visit our Delinquent Tax Bills page.

The Tax Commissioner is responsible for billing the property owner on record as of January 1 for each tax year. If the property has changed ownership after January 1 and before the tax billing, a tax bill will also be sent to the new owner. For more information, visit our New Residents page.

Yes, you can download the linked form here.

To learn more about how to register a recently purchased vehicle, visit the Department of Revenue’s website.

Registration is available through the Department of Revenue’s website.

Residents can renew their vehicle registration by mail, in person, or online. For more information visit our Vehicle Registration page.

Citizens can renew their registration by phone, mail, or online. Visit our Vehicle Registration page for information.

If you would like a copy of your renewal notice, call 706-821-2391. If you did not receive a renewal notice and would like to renew via mail, you can request a renewal notice in person at:

West Augusta Tag Office
2816 Washington Road
Suite 109
Augusta, GA 30909

Or at:
South Augusta Tag Office
3463 A Peach Orchard Road
Augusta, GA 30906

You may cancel your vehicle registration at any time; however, it is advised that you cancel your registration before you cancel your insurance policy. Ad valorem taxes must be current, and there must not be any outstanding insurance lapse or suspension fees. For more information, visit our Vehicle Registration page.

To get a duplicate registration, the titled/registered owner of the vehicle can visit any Richmond County Tag Office and must bring their valid driver’s license. The charge for a duplicate registration is $1. Visit our Vehicle Registration page for information.

To learn more about specialty tags, visit our Specialty & Disabled Tags page.