GA DMV Form MV-7 Application for a Replacement License Plate (Tag) and or Decal

The GA DMV Form MV-7, issued by the Georgia Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division, serves the purpose of allowing vehicle owners to request a replacement for their lost, stolen, mutilated, or defective license plate (tag) or decal. It also enables individuals to report that a license plate or decal was never received. This form is not intended for recording changes of ownership, address, or license plate classification.

How to Fill Out and Submit the Form:

To correctly complete and submit the GA DMV Form MV-7, follow these steps:

1. Reason for Replacement (Section A): Indicate the item(s) to be replaced, which could be a license plate (tag) or a renewal decal. Check the applicable reason for replacement:

   • Lost: Submit a police report with this form.
   • Stolen: Submit a police report with this form.
   • Never Received in the Mail: This form must be notarized.
   • Mutilated: Submit the damaged license plate (tag) and/or decal with this form.
   • Defective: Submit the defective license plate (tag) and/or decal with this form.
   • Other: Provide details if no other reason applies.

2. Vehicle Information (Section B): Record the vehicle's information for which replacement credentials are requested, including License Plate (Tag) Number, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), year, make, and model.

3. Owner Information (Section C): Complete the registrant information, including the primary owner's and secondary owner's (if applicable) full legal name, mailing address, city, state, ZIP code, and telephone number.

4. Certification (Section D): The primary and secondary owners (if applicable) must certify that all information provided is true and correct. They must affirm that they are the legal owner of the vehicle, the original tag and/or decal was either lost, stolen, or mutilated, and that they understand the legal consequences of making a false report.

5. Notary Public Acknowledgment (Section E): A notary public should acknowledge the certification. This section should include the notary's full legal name, physical address, email address, telephone number, and signature, along with the date of acknowledgment.

6. Submission: Once the form is completed in its entirety, submit it along with all the required documents and the applicable fee to the county tag office in the county where you reside. Locate the county tag office using the provided link.

Usage Case:

The GA DMV Form MV-7 is used by vehicle owners in Georgia when they need to request a replacement for their license plate (tag) and/or decal. It is used in situations where the original item was lost, stolen, mutilated, or defective, or when it was never received in the mail. This form helps vehicle owners obtain a replacement without changing ownership, address, or license plate classification.

Form Structure:

The GA DMV Form MV-7 is structured as a straightforward document with the following sections:

• Header: Includes the form name, version date, and contact information for the Georgia Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division.

• Purpose of the Form: Describes the primary purpose of the form, which is to request a replacement for a lost, stolen, mutilated, or defective license plate (tag) or decal, or to report non-receipt.

• Instruction Page: Offers detailed instructions on how to complete the form, where and how to submit it, and guidance for filling out each section.

• Section A - Reason for Replacement: Allows the selection of the item(s) to be replaced and specifies the reasons for replacement.

• Section B - Vehicle Information: Collects information related to the vehicle, including License Plate (Tag) Number, VIN, year, make, and model.

• Section C - Owner Information: Provides space to include the full legal name, mailing address, and contact details for the primary owner and secondary owner (if applicable).

• Section D - Certification: Requires the primary and secondary owners to certify the truthfulness of the information provided and their understanding of the legal consequences of making a false report.

• Section E - Notary Public Acknowledgment: Acknowledges the certification by a notary public, who provides their details and signature.

The GA DMV Form MV-7 streamlines the process of replacing license plates or decals for vehicle owners, ensuring that accurate and necessary information is submitted for prompt replacement issuance.