15
Dec
Changes to Odometer Disclosures on Older Vehicles
NOTICE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND COUNTY TAG OFFICES Odometer Disclosures on Older Vehicles What is the purpose of this notice? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a new rule, effective January 1, 2021, that changes odometer disclosure requirements when a vehicle is transferred. In response, the Georgia Department of Revenue’s Motor Vehicle Division (MVD)... Read More
01
Sep
TitleTec Extends Online Training Series – REGISTER NOW for September!
Back by popular demand! TitleTec is extending our online training series to further meet the needs of our customers! Please join us for our interactive, web-based trainings listed below and be on the look-out for new topics to be added soon. Document Handling and Avoiding Late Fees: Your customer is in their new car and... Read More
03
Aug
TitleTec’s Announces New Series of Interactive, Web-Based Training Courses
Attention All Georgia Dealers! You asked. We listened! Introducing TitleTec’s new series of interactive, web-based training courses, built around the needs of our valued dealers. This month we are offering multiple opportunities for all dealerships, both franchise and independent, new and seasoned users alike, to sharpen your ETR skills and learn a few new ones. Register... Read More
22
May
Memorial Day Update!
Happy Memorial Day to All GIADA Members, and All Georgia automobile dealers! Just a quick heads up on what’s going on here at GIADA. In observance of Memorial Day, GIADA HQ will be closed on 5/25. We are currently holding Pre-License Classes in Atlanta, at the Wyndham Galleria Hotel. We encourage all of... Read More
15
May
Tag Renewals have been Extended
We have just received a little good news. Tag renewals have been extended per the press release excerpt below from DOR Commissioner David Curry: In addition to the tax deadline extension, all vehicle registrations that expire between March 16, 2020, and June 14, 2020, have been extended through June 15, 2020. This extension applies to all annual... Read More
11
May
Georgia Vehicle Registration Deadline Extended
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) announced today that the vehicle registration deadline has been extended to June 15, 2020, for the registrations specified below. All vehicle registrations that expire between March 16, 2020, and June 14, 2020, have been extended through June 15, 2020. This extension applies to all annual registrations, including... Read More
20
Apr
GIADA Praises Addition of Auto Sales as Essential
Association Calls on State and Local Leaders to Follow Updated Federal Guidelines The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency added vehicle sales to its list of essential services to remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic. The agency amended its guidance document on the essential critical infrastructure workforce today, including “workers critical to... Read More
08
Apr
NOTICE TO LIENHOLDERS AND ELT VENDORS: Mandatory Use of Electronic Liens on Title (ELT) Program
What is the purpose of this notice? The Department of Revenue (Department) is issuing this bulletin to notify all lienholders and security interest holders (collectively, “Lienholders”) of new procedures effective October 1, 2020 for filing and releasing security interests and liens. These new procedures apply to Lienholders that annually create security interests or liens on... Read More
07
Apr
Tags for ETR “Title Only” Transactions
In order to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, many of the county tag offices are closed. The Motor Vehicle Division is also closed to the public, but we are processing work that is left in our drop box. We are encouraging all customers to use Georgia DRIVES e-Services wherever possible. For those dealers... Read More
16
Mar
GIADA’S commitment during COVID-19: CE classes and TOPS information
An update for our customers on COVID-19 from GIADA Executive Director Amy Bennett GIADA is taking extra care and precautions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Our staff is dedicated to staying updated on and vigilant with important procedures from the CDC, World Health Organization, Georgia Department of Public Health and local authorities, all of... Read More
