Requirements For Most Tag Transactions

 

    For this office to transfer a title & tag - have the following items:

  • Original title (signed by owner or owners as shown on the front).
     
  • Odometer disclosure statement if vehicle is newer than 10 years.
     
  • Copy of current tag receipt if purchased from individual (to verify no back tax is due).
     
  • New owner or owners must be present to sign title application (unless a notarized power of attorney form is used).
     
  • Window sticker with MSRP for new cars.
     
  • 2 proofs of residency ( if living outside city limits)

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IF YOU HAVE A TITLE APPLICATION

  • Title Application and Bill of sale
     
  • Copy of current tag receipt (if purchased from an individual, to verify no back tax is due)
     
  • Window sticker with MSRP for new cars.
     
  • Seller shall remove license plate from the vehicle and surrender the tag and receipt to the tax collectors office for credit towards another tag or a certificate of credit. No refunds.
     
  • (Bring tag within the same month the vehicle is sold)
     

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Other Information
 

  • A special area is available to expedite senior and or disabled citizens. These taxpayers are urged to take advantage of this special service for their convenience
     
  • Payments can be made by cash, check, or credit card with a 2.25% surcharge, however, if you are paying with a personal check, tags or decals will be held for 10 working days. You can bring in a statement from your bank showing that your check has cleared in order to pick up your tag or decal before the 10 days are up.
     
  • You are responsible for renewing your license plate(s) before the expiration date even if you do not receive a renewal notice. Late penalties will be due if you do not renew the tag within 15 days after the tag's expiration date.
     
  • The tax collector's office is not responsible for tag or decals lost in the mail.
     
  • No long lines! Get served within 5-10 minutes.
     
  • Curbside service is available.  Call our office for more details.

    ** TAG MUST BE PURCHASED WITHIN SEVEN (7) WORKING DAYS OF PURCHASE DATE TO AVOID PENALTIES **
 

TAG COST for older vehicles in Jackson
FOR TEN YEAR OLD
PASSENGER VEHICLE (CAR) NEW TAG		 NEW TAG
$40.40		 RENEWAL
$39.28
FOR TEN YEAR PRIVATE CARRIER
OF PROPERTY (TRUCK TAG) IS NEW TAG		 NEW TAG
$32.73		 RENEWAL
$31.48

  

    Mail Fee - $4.30

    Antique Tag - The cost is a one time fee of $28.00, if a current tag is issued to the vehicle. An antique vehicle is 25 years old as of October each year.

    TITLE TRANSFER COST IS AN ADDITIONAL $10.00- Bring the window sticker which has the manufactures suggested retail price (MSRP) before options.

    Other motor vehicle tag costs are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN No.)

 

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