How do you pay the sales tax when you purchased from a private seller outside the state of Georgia and register the car in Georgia?

If you are a GA resident, you do not have to pay sales tax as long is it is a private seller, even if out of state private seller.

Just checked with Tax and Tag office in Grady County (Cairo Georgia) and the answer is no. You only have to pay tax if the purchase is from a dealer.

Be careful! As long as the car is titled to a private owner, NO you don't have to pay sales tax. But we made a huge mistake! Thought we were buying from a private individual but he put the title in...

No you do not. However, you do pay an Advalorem tax that is based on the value of your car and the millage rate in the county where you live.

You have to get insurance on that car and go to any County tag office in GA for a new title or registration and a new tag. Certain year model cars require you have the title - not just a bill of...