How to Fill Out Form PT-472NS

Form PT-472NS at a glance

What it is: Form PT-472NS is the Non-Resident Service Member's Affidavit for Title Ad Valorem Tax on Motor Vehicles.

Who signs: Sign in the Servicemember's Signature box and enter the Georgia Residence Address.

Swear or affirm that you are an active member of the armed services of the United States of America, and a citizen of the United States and not a legal resident of Georgia.

A filled-in Form PT-472NS example: a servicemember titles one vehicle

Form PT-472NS example filled out, example: a servicemember titles one vehicle
Sergeant Alex Sample, a servicemember, fills out Form PT-472NS for one car. He titles it in his own name and pays the tax, so Dependent stays empty, and the second line in Title ad valorem tax stays empty. The picture shows his affidavit and all its values are invented.

How to fill out Form PT-472NS, box by box

Servicemember and duty station

Form PT-472NS example filled out, servicemember and duty station

After I, enter the Servicemember Full Legal Name and the Servicemember's Number.

Enter the Location of Georgia permanent duty station.

Swear or affirm that you are temporarily residing in the State of Georgia solely because your military orders require you to be stationed in Georgia.

Home of record

Form PT-472NS example filled out, home of record

At this time, enter your home of record: the City, the County and the State.

Dependent

Form PT-472NS example filled out, dependent

Enter the dependent: servicemember's spouse who is not a Georgia resident; or servicemember's child who is not a Georgia resident; or individual who is not a Georgia resident for whom servicemember provided more than one-half support for 180 days preceding request for relief under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.

Enter the City, the County and the State where the dependent is a resident.

Servicemember or Dependent

Form PT-472NS example filled out, servicemember or Dependent

Check Servicemember or Dependent: the Servicemember or the Dependent is obtaining a Georgia title for the following motor vehicle.

You are qualified to receive the protections of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act of 2009, as amended.

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Form PT-472NS example filled out, vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Enter the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Year, Make and Model/Body Style.

Title ad valorem tax

Form PT-472NS example filled out, title ad valorem tax

Mark this line if you are voluntarily paying the title ad valorem tax on this motor vehicle and therefore will not be subject to sales and use tax rules.

Or mark this line if you will NOT pay title ad valorem tax on this motor vehicle and therefore will be subject to sales and use tax rules.

Signing

Form PT-472NS example filled out, signing

Sign in the Servicemember's Signature box and enter the Georgia Residence Address.

More rules for Form PT-472NS

A separate affidavit must be submitted for each vehicle or dependent. This affidavit is void if altered.

Common questions about Form PT-472NS

Is there a penalty?

Any person making a false affidavit or affirmation as to any matter contained in this affidavit, or forging or causing this affidavit to be forged, shall be guilty of a felony and subject to a fine not to exceed ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000), or imprisonment for not less than one (1) year and not more than five (5) years, or both (checked November 1, 2026).

Sources

[1] Form PT-472NS (7/2013), Non-Resident Service Member's Affidavit for Title Ad Valorem Tax on Motor Vehicles, Georgia Department of Revenue (the Official source link on this page).

Form Pt 472Ns PDF Details

In an environment constantly adapting to the unique needs of its citizens, the State of Georgia extends special considerations to those who serve in the military through specific provisions in tax law. At the heart of these provisions is the FORM PT-472NS, officially titled the Non-Resident Service Member’s Affidavit for Title Ad Valorem Tax on Motor Vehicles. Designed to acknowledge the transient nature of military service, this form caters to active duty members of the armed services of the United States who find themselves stationed in Georgia on official military orders. Through this affidavit, qualifying service members assert that despite their temporary residence in Georgia for duty, they retain legal residency elsewhere in the United States. This distinction is crucial as it enables them, along with certain dependents identified under similar conditions, to navigate the complexities of vehicle registration and taxation with more ease. By electing to voluntarily pay the title ad valorem tax on a motor vehicle, active duty personnel can avoid the sales and use tax typically required, highlighting the form's role in providing financial relief. The form requires detailed information about the service member, their dependent(s), and the vehicle in question, underscoring the seriousness of the affidavit with stern warnings against false statements. Introduced in July 2013, the PT-472NS stands as a testament to Georgia's commitment to supporting military personnel and their families during their service tenure in the state.

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Form NameForm Pt 472Ns
Form Length1 pages
Fillable?No
Fillable fields0
Avg. time to fill out15 sec
Other namesga pt472ns, 472ns form, pt 472ns, georgia member title