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1) Purpose: SB 100 passed during the 2015 session of the Georgia General Assembly and has been signed into
law by Governor Nathan Deal. The new law has an effective date of July 1, 2015. This bulletin discusses
the implications of SB 100 for the issuance of a temporary registration for motor vehicles with a failed
emissions inspection.
2) Effective Date: July 1, 2015.
3) Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 40-2-11 and 40-2-20.
4) Scope: A Policy Bulletin is intended to provide guidance to the public and to Department personnel. It is a
written statement issued to apply principles of law to a specific set of facts or a general category of
taxpayers, superseding all conflicting documents and oral directives previously issued by the Department.
A Policy Bulletin does not have the force or effect of law and is not binding on the public. It is, however,
the Department's position and is binding on agency personnel until superseded or modified by a change in
statute, regulation, court decision, or subsequent Policy Bulletin.
5) Summary:
(a) SB 100 amended O.C.G.A. § 40-2-20 to allow for the issuance of a 30 day temporary registration where
the owner is unable to comply with emissions standards by the due date of the owner’s annual vehicle
registration renewal. This provides the owner with additional time to have the vehicle repaired beyond
the registration renewal due date.
6) Frequently Asked Questions:
(Q1) My vehicle did not pass emissions, but my registration renewal due date is coming up soon.
Can I apply for a temporary registration?
Yes. SB 100 amended O.C.G.A. § 40-2-20 to allow vehicle owners to apply for a temporary
registration for vehicles that have failed their emissions inspection test. The temporary registration is
good for 30 days.
(Q2) Where do I apply for the 30 day temporary registration?
You may apply for a 30 day temporary registration at your county tag office.
Georgia Department of Revenue
Policy Bulletin MVD-2015-04
SB 100 – Temporary Registration After Failed Emissions Test