It’s Here!  A Car Tag for Georgia Libraries!

 

 

Please show your support for Georgia’s public libraries through the purchase of a library car tag!  After four years of efforts, public library supporters finally have a library car tag approved by the Legislature.  But, that’s just the first step.  We need 1,000 people to sign up to purchase one before it can be produced.  We need your help! 

 

How much will the special library tag cost? 

 

In addition to the regular $20 registration fee, there will be a $50 extra charge for the first year ($25 for plate manufacturing, and $25 for the special tag fee).  In subsequent years, the annual extra fee will be $25 in addition to the regular registration fee. 

 

How can one apply for the tag? 

 

You will have to apply at your local county tag (tax) office.  Checks should be made out to the County Tax Commissioner.  Department of Revenue does not offer any online application options.  1,000 applications must be received prior to December 31, 2008 for the special plate to be manufactured.  If not, then application fees will be refunded.

When looking on the list of available car tags, the library car tag is listed as "Georgia Center for the Book" under "Special Interest Plates".

 

How will the revenue from the special plate be used?

 

The Georgia Center for the Book (GCB) will receive $10 for every special tag fee collected by the state.  The funds are to be used to purchase books for Georgia public libraries. 


Ordering your tag is so easy!
 Please don't wait until your tag renewal is due! 
 1) Print out the form.
2) Complete the form and mail it with a check or money order for $25 (manufacturing fee) to your county's tax commissioner.  You will receive a receipt by mail.

Total costs once tags are manufactured:
 - Initial cost if manufacturing fee is prepaid: original receipt, $45 plus ad valorem tax .
- Initial cost: $70 plus ad valorem tax.
- Renewal cost: $45 plus ad valorem tax.

 Cost breakdown
 - Manufacturing Fee: $25.00 (one-time charge)
- Annual Registration Fee: $20.00
- Annual Special Tag Fee: $25.00

 Where will your money go?
 $10 from each $25 annual special tag fee will go to the Georgia Center for the Book located in the DeKalb Public Library and used to purchase books for Georgia's public libraries.

Created on ... January 09, 2008