A Georgia bonded title is a vehicle title issued by the Georgia Department of Revenue that is backed by a Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Bond, available to residents who cannot provide the standard proof-of-ownership documents required for a conventional title, with the bond serving as financial protection for any party who may later establish a superior ownership claim.
Key Facts at a Glance
Eligible vehicle types: cars, motorcycles, trucks, trailers, and campers. Mobile homes: separate bonding process applies. Four eligibility requirements: legal Georgia resident, vehicle requires a Georgia title, model year 1986 or newer, vehicle not abandoned. Abandoned vehicles: do not qualify for bonded titles; must be sold at public sale. Pre-bond NMVTIS check covers: salvage status, liens, and state of last titling. Salvaged vehicles: bond required only if state requests it (missing repair receipts or improperly signed salvaged title). Vehicles with liens: lien release may be required before proceeding. Vehicles last titled out of state: certified vehicle history report from that state required. Two bond prerequisites: NMVTIS report and TAVT Tax Estimator vehicle valuation. Seven required documents: Form MV-1, ownership evidence, NMVTIS report, T-22B law enforcement form, out-of-state history report if applicable, lien release if applicable, and the Certificate of Title Bond with signed Form MV-46A affidavit.
Learn More and Get Bonded
For mobile home-specific bonded title requirements, read the Georgia Mobile Home Certificate of Title Bond guide at BOSS Bonds. To apply for your Georgia Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Bond, visit the bond application page at BOSS Bonds. For the full Georgia bonded title step-by-step guide, read the complete article at BOSS Bonds.
Any person who does not have the required proof-of-ownership documents for their vehicle, as specified by the Georgia Department of Revenue, may be eligible to apply for a title based on a surety bond. The most common vehicles requiring a Georgia bonded title are cars, motorcycles, and trucks. Trailers and campers also qualify. Mobile homes have a separate bonding process.
The Georgia Department of Revenue sets four eligibility requirements. The owner must be a legal Georgia resident. The vehicle must require a Georgia title. The vehicle model must not be older than 1985. The vehicle must not be abandoned. The vehicle must also be located in the state of Georgia and in the applicant's possession.
No. Abandoned vehicles do not qualify for titles based on a surety bond. Per the abandoned motor vehicle law, an abandoned vehicle must be sold at a public sale to qualify for a new title. The Georgia Department of Revenue provides separate guidance on the abandoned vehicle and abandonment process.
Before applying, the applicant must use their NMVTIS report to verify three conditions: the vehicle is not salvaged, the vehicle has no active liens against it, and the vehicle was last titled in Georgia. Each condition carries a specific consequence if not met. For a salvaged vehicle, a title bond is required only if the state requests one — which occurs when the new owner lacks receipts for repair parts or the salvaged title was signed improperly. For a vehicle with an active lien, a lien release from the lienholder may be required before proceeding. For a vehicle last titled in another state, a certified vehicle history report from that state's DMV must be obtained in place of or in addition to the NMVTIS report.
Two items are required before applying for the Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Bond. First, a national vehicle history report from any NMVTIS provider. Some vehicles will not have a history report available. Second, the value of the vehicle, determined by entering the Vehicle Identification Number into the Georgia TAVT Tax Estimator. If the vehicle cannot be valued through the TAVT site, the applicant must research the fair market value independently.
The full list of required documents includes a completed and signed Form MV-1 Title/Tag Application, supporting evidence of ownership such as a Bill of Sale, invoice, canceled check, or old title, a national vehicle history report from an NMVTIS provider, a T-22B form completed by a law enforcement officer confirming the vehicle is not stolen, and the Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Bond including the required signed Form MV-46A Certificate of Title Bond Affidavit. If the vehicle was last titled in another state, a certified vehicle history report from that state is also required. If the vehicle has a lien, a lien release from the lienholder may be required before the bond process can proceed.
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