No Grace Period for Expired Tags in Georgia

The Georgia Department of Public Safety wants motorists to know that there is no grace period for an expired tag.  Owners of vehicles registered in Georgia must renew their tag each year on their birth date.  Often, drivers think there is a grace period after a tag expires in which you will not receive a citation.  Issuing a citation is at the discretion of the Trooper or Officer, however, if your tag is not renewed by the expiration date-you can receive a citation.  There is no grace period after the tag expires where you are not subject to a citation.  You have the entire year leading up to your birthday to plan for it and it is the owner’s responsibility to ensure the tag is renewed.  The Georgia Department of Revenue has made tag renewals easy with an online option, or a visit to your local tag office or one of the many tag kiosks.  For more information visit  https://dor.georgia.gov/motor-vehicles.