Overview
Buying a bike triggers the same TAVT math as a car: 7% of fair market value for a standard purchase, 0.5% if it's coming from immediate family, 3% for a new Georgia resident - plus the $18 title fee and $20 tag. Georgia also requires a Class M motorcycle endorsement and helmet compliance to legally ride, but neither shows up on the registration bill. Totals below.
01 - Official fees
Georgia motorcycle fees fees at a glance
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual tag (motorcycle) | $20.00 | identical to the car rate |
| Title application fee (new purchase) | $18.00 | |
| TAVT - standard purchase | 7% of FMV | |
| TAVT - immediate family transfer | 0.5% of FMV | |
| TAVT - new Georgia resident | 3% of FMV | |
| Emissions test | Not required | motorcycles are exempt in all 13 emissions counties |
Figures verified June 2026 against official sources (listed below). Always confirm the final amount with your county tag office (Georgia Department of Revenue) - counties can add small local fees.
03 - Same state, other costs
More Georgia vehicle costs
04 - Common questions
Georgia motorcycle fees FAQ
How much is motorcycle registration in Georgia per year?
$20 flat - the same annual tag fee a car pays. Georgia doesn't offer a reduced registration tier for motorcycles, unlike states that price two-wheeled vehicles separately.
Do motorcycles pay the same TAVT as cars in Georgia?
Yes, identical rules: 7% of fair market value for a standard purchase, 0.5% for an immediate family transfer with a notarized MV-16, and 3% for a new Georgia resident titling a bike they already owned. There's no motorcycle-specific rate.
Do motorcycles need an emissions test in Georgia?
No - motorcycles are exempt from Georgia's emissions program statewide, including in all 13 metro Atlanta counties where cars are required to test annually. It's one of the few places a motorcycle owner in Georgia actually comes out ahead.
What license do I need before I can register a motorcycle?
A Class M endorsement on your Georgia driver's license (or a separate motorcycle license), obtained through the Department of Driver Services. It's a licensing requirement, not a registration fee, and doesn't appear on the tag office bill.
Are scooters and mopeds registered the same way?
If it's street-legal with an engine over the state's moped threshold, yes - same $20 tag and TAVT rules as a full motorcycle. Very small mopeds that meet Georgia's low-speed definitions may fall under a separate, lighter registration category - check with your county tag office for borderline cases.
Does a trade-in reduce TAVT on a motorcycle purchase?
Only at a dealership, exactly as with cars - the trade-in value comes off the fair market value before the 7% rate applies. A private-party motorcycle sale gets no such deduction.
05 - Receipts
Official sources
Every number on this page comes from these documents - check them yourself.