Approved applications for all registrants pre-applying for special and distinctive license plates enumerated in this chapter will be returned to the applicant. The license plate will be sent to the county tag agent of the county where the applicant resides. The license plate will be issued to the applicant on or after January 1 of the following year during the registrant's registration renewal period for use on an authorized vehicle upon presentation of the approved application and payment of current ad valorem taxes, registration fee and any other taxes, fees and/or penalties which may be due.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 560-10-22-.09
O.C.G.A. Secs. 40-2-36, 48-2-12.