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CODE OF GEORGIA
Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFICChapter 3 - CERTIFICATES OF TITLE, SECURITY INTERESTS, AND LIENS
Article 2 - CERTIFICATES OF TITLE
Section 40-3-42 - Postmark as proof of timely submission of documents; responsibility for collection of penalty for late submission

Ga. Code § 40-3-42

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Current through 2023-2024 Legislative Session Chapter 709
Section 40-3-42 - Postmark as proof of timely submission of documents; responsibility for collection of penalty for late submission

In instances when an application for title is required to be submitted within a certain time period, proof of mailing within the designated period allowed for submission of the documents, as evidenced by a United States Postal Service postmark, shall be prima-facie proof that the application was timely submitted. Additionally, when the law provides for a penalty for the untimely submission of a title application, the responsibility for the collection of such penalty shall be that of the department.

OCGA § 40-3-42