Bonded Title in Georgia: Steps, Forms and Cost
Georgia's bonded title rules from the Department of Revenue: twice the retail value, a $5,000 minimum bond, the forms and the deadlines.
How the bond amount is set
Georgia requires a bond of "two times the average retail value", and "the minimum acceptable bond amount is $5,000" (Georgia DOR). The surety pays valid claims up to the bond amount, which you must repay (SuretyBonds.com).
Forms
- MV-1 title and tag application
- MV-46 surety bond
- MV-46A affidavit
- T-22B inspection
- A report from the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS)
Deadline and fee
File within 6 months of the bond's issue date. The title fee is $18.
Who cannot use it
Georgia does not issue bonded titles for model year 1985 and older vehicles or for abandoned vehicles.
Sources
Sources: Georgia DOR, Bonded vehicle title; SuretyBonds.com, Georgia bonded title guide; US DOJ, Check NMVTIS before you buy. Retrieved Oct 30, 2026.
Rules and fees come from the official state pages and surety pages cited on each guide; anything we calculated is labeled as an estimate. Confirm with your DMV before you buy a bond. Run the calculator for your own range.
Related guides
- Bonded Title: What It Is and How to Get One
- Bonded Title Cost: Bond Premium and DMV Fees
- Bonded Title in Texas: Steps, Forms and Cost
- Bonded Title in Florida: Steps, Forms and Cost
- Bonded Title in California: Form REG 5057
- Bonded Title Rules by State
- Lost Car Title: How to Get a Replacement
- Bought a Car Without a Title? Your Options
- Can You Sell a Car Without a Title?
- No Car Title FAQ