The Georgia Department of Revenue is shifting to a new system to process vehicle tags and titles. As a result, Fulton County tag offices will be shut down for all motor vehicle transactions from January 12 through January 19, 2021. Fulton County Tax Commissioner Arthur Ferdinand is asking that drivers with January renewals process these as early as possible and before the temporary shutdown. Online, in-person and kiosk transactions will be unavailable during that period.

“The new computer upgrades merge the state system that processes drivers’ license data with that handling tag and title information,” says Fulton County Tax Commissioner Dr. Arthur Ferdinand. “While ultimately this transition will help our office and the Division of Driver Services better serve our constituents, this move will be a temporary inconvenience for customers.”

The upgrades are a part of the ongoing statewide effort to transition to the State of Georgia’s new Georgia Driver Record and Integrated Vehicle Enterprise System (DRIVES). Registrations for Fulton County taxpayers that expire during the January 12 through January 19 time frame will not accrue penalties or interest. Prior to January 12, 2021, Fulton County drivers can renew their vehicle registration online and at kiosks without credit card or other processing fees. In-person services are available prior to that deadline at all Fulton County Tax Commissioner offices except for Greenbrier Mall and Fulton County Government Center which both remain closed due to COVID-19 restrictions.

For more information go to eservices.drives.ga.gov or www.fultoncountytaxes.org.