GA DMV Form MV-18J Application for Voluntary Registration Cancellation

Form MV-18J Application for Voluntary Registration Cancellation is used by vehicle owners in Georgia to voluntarily cancel the registration of their vehicle.

Vehicle owners who no longer wish to maintain the registration of their vehicle in Georgia can use Form MV-18J to request the cancellation of their registration. This may be done when a vehicle is sold, scrapped, or permanently removed from the state, and the owner wants to terminate their registration and associated obligations.

Form Structure

This form involves vehicle owners in Georgia and the Georgia Department of Driver Services. It consists of sections for providing vehicle information, owner details, and a statement of voluntary cancellation.

The important fields on this form include vehicle identification information, owner's name and contact details, and a declaration stating the intent to voluntarily cancel the vehicle's registration.

How to Fill Out and Submit the Form

When completing Form MV-18J, vehicle owners should ensure that all necessary information is provided accurately. The completed form is typically submitted to the Georgia Department of Driver Services through the specified submission channels, which may include mailing it to the department's address or submitting it online.

It's important to remember that once the registration is canceled, the vehicle is no longer considered legally registered in Georgia, and the owner may need to return license plates to the department. This form is useful for simplifying the process of unregistering a vehicle that is no longer in use in the state.

An alternative form for a similar purpose is Form MV-7 Application for Tag and Title, which is used for various registration and title-related transactions. However, Form MV-18J specifically serves the purpose of voluntary registration cancellation.