§ 40-3-1. Short Title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act.” History. Ga. L. 1961, p. 68, § 1; Ga. L. 1990, p. 2048, § 3.

§ 40-3-2. Definitions

As used in this chapter, the term: “Boat trailer” means any vehicle without motive power designed for carrying boats, either partially or wholly on its own structure, which is being drawn by a self-propelled vehicle and operated over the public roads of this state. “Commissioner” means the state revenue commissioner. “Dealer” means a “dealer” as […]

§ 40-3-3. Powers and Duties of Commissioner

The commissioner is responsible for the administration of this chapter and may employ such clerical assistants and agents as may be necessary from time to time to enable the commissioner speedily, completely, and efficiently to perform the duties conferred on the commissioner in this chapter. The commissioner shall be authorized to delegate any administrative responsibility […]

§ 40-3-4. Exclusions From Issuance of Certificate of Title

No certificate of title shall be obtained for: A vehicle owned by the United States unless it is registered in this state; A vehicle owned by a manufacturer of or dealer in vehicles and held for sale, even though incidentally used on the highway or used for purpose of testing or demonstration; a vehicle owned […]

§ 40-3-5. Stolen, Converted, and Recovered Vehicles

Duties of peace officers.    A peace officer who learns of the theft of a vehicle not since recovered shall report the theft to the commissioner. A peace officer who learns of the recovery of a vehicle whose theft or conversion he knows or has reason to believe has been reported to the commissioner shall […]

§ 40-3-6. Hearings; Judicial Review

A person aggrieved by an act or omission to act of the department under this chapter is entitled, upon request, to a hearing. The commissioner shall establish a board to hear complaints of persons aggrieved by an act or omission to act of the commissioner or any employee of the department pertaining to the administration […]