Form T-17 at a glance
What it is: T-17 (Rev. 7-2017) is the Statement of Title Held By Lienholder, Security Interest Holder or Leasing Company.
Who signs: The Owner(s) or Lessee(s) sign under Applicant(s)' or Lessee(s)' Signature(s) & Account Number.
What to bring and attach to Form T-17
An original valid out-of-state registration certificate or a non-negotiable certificate of title and a properly completed and signed MV-1 Title Application must accompany this properly completed and signed form.
A filled-in Form T-17 example: a financed car with the title held by the lender
How to fill out Form T-17, box by box
Vehicle description, title number and owners
Under Vehicle Description, enter the Year Model, the Make of Vehicle and the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Enter the Title Number and the Name of State Issuing Title.
Enter the Owner(s)' Full Legal Names as Shown on Title.
Title holder name and address
Under Name & Address of Title Holder, enter the Title Holder's Name (Lien or Security Holder or Leasing Company), the Title Holder's Street Address or PO Box Number and the Title Holder's City, State & Zip.
Account Number and acknowledgement
Enter the Account Number.
The Acknowledgement is by the County Tax Commissioner or His or Her Designated Employee.
If your situation is different
A lessee signs the title application for the leasing company
Enter the correct and complete name and address of your leasing company or lending institution on the title application. Also, if the lessee signs the title application for the leasing company, a power of attorney must be submitted authorizing the lessee to sign for the leasing company.
Common questions about Form T-17
What is a T17 form?
T-17 (Rev. 7-2017) is the Statement of Title Held By Lienholder, Security Interest Holder or Leasing Company. This is to certify that the titleholder, whose name and address is shown under Name & Address of Title Holder, is holding the title for the vehicle described under Vehicle Description for payment of a lien, security interest or as required by a lease agreement.
Sources
[1] Form T-17 (Rev. 7-2017), Georgia Department of Revenue (the Official source link on this page).