Note: Effective January 1, 2010, motor vehicle tag offices will no longer accept credit or debit card payments over the counter or by mail.
Internet: Be first in line -- every time.
Renew over the Internet using your Registration Identification Number (RIN) listed on your renewal notice by clicking here.
NOTE: There is a State convenience fee of $2.25 for each internet transaction. Visa is not accepted on transactions greater than $1000.
A tag cannot be renewed online if the vehicle:
- Does not have a valid Georgia insurance policy, which must be electronically transmitted to the state database or
- Requires an emission test and one has not been completed or
- Weighs over 8,500 pounds or
- Is covered by a Georgia Fleet insurance policy or
- Is covered by a Georgia Self insured insurance policy or
- Currently has an alternative fuel license plate or
- Currently has a specialty license plate that requires supporting documentation in order to renew the registration (e.g., military, certified firefighters and amateur radio plates)
The registration cannot be renewed online if the registered owner has a change of address.
Telephone
Renew by telephone using your Registration Identification Number (RIN) listed on your renewal notice by calling the Georgia Department of Revenue at 1-877-496-0249. This service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Payment can be made by credit card for up to four tag renewals with a maximum total of $1000. Credit cards accepted are Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. The Georgia Department of Revenue will charge a credit card convenience fee of $4.95 to use this service.
A tag cannot be renewed by phone if the vehicle:
- Does not have a valid Georgia insurance policy, which must be electronically transmitted to the state database or
- Requires an emission test and one has not been completed or
- Weighs over 8,500 pounds or
- Is covered by a Georgia Fleet insurance policy or
- Is covered by a Georgia Self insured insurance policy or
- Currently has an alternative fuel license plate or
- Currently has a specialty license plate that requires supporting documentation in order to renew the registration (e.g., military, certified firefighters and amateur radio plates)
The registration cannot be renewed by phone if the registered owner has a change of address.
Mail
You can mail renewal payments using a personal check, money order, MasterCard, Visa or Discover credit card. Note: Effective January 1, 2010, credit cards will not be accepted for mailed-in payments.
Mail renewal payments to:
Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner
PO Box 829
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Checks and money orders should be made payable to "Gwinnett County Tag Agent." Gwinnett County Tag Offices cannot accept two party checks.
Starter / Counter checks are accepted but must meet the following criteria:
- Must have the bank routing number and account number pre-printed / encoded on the check.
- If the check does not have a printed name and address, a valid Georgia driver’s license or Georgia ID card must be presented by the person submitting the check.
- The last name and address on the GA driver’s license or Georgia ID card of the person submitting the check must be the same as the last name and address of the registered owner of the vehicle.
In Person
Visit a Gwinnett County tag office. When paying in person, payment methods include MasterCard, Visa, and Discover.
Note: Effective January 1, 2010, motor vehicle tag offices will no longer accept credit or debit card payments over the counter.
Checks and money orders should be made payable to "Gwinnett County Tag Agent." Gwinnett County Tag Offices cannot accept two party checks.
Starter / Counter checks are accepted but must meet the following criteria:
- Must have the bank routing number and account number pre-printed / encoded on the check.
- If the check does not have a printed name and address, a valid Georgia driver’s license or Georgia ID card must be presented by the person submitting the check.
- The last name and address on the GA driver’s license or Georgia ID card of the person submitting the check must be the same as the last name and address of the registered owner of the vehicle.
Updated 10/8/09