Form MV-AFV at a glance
What it is: Form MV-AFV is the Georgia Department of Revenue Application and Verification for Issuance of an Alternative Fuel Vehicle License Plate, used by a vehicle owner to apply for that plate.
Where and when to file: Complete and submit this form to your local county tag office.
This form is to be used by a vehicle owner to apply for an Alternative Fuel Vehicle license plate.
A filled-in Form MV-AFV example: an individual owner of an electric vehicle
How to fill out Form MV-AFV, box by box
A OWNER INFORMATION
Section A: If individual, provide the owner's full legal name, residential address, county of residence, telephone number and driver's license. If business, provide the legal business name or doing business as (DBA) name, business address, and telephone number. Under Vehicle Owner's Full Legal Name, fill in First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name and Suffix. Fill in Legal Business Name or DBA, Residence or Business Address, City and ZIP. Fill in County of Residence, Telephone No. and Driver's License No.
B VEHICLE INFORMATION
Section B: Record the vehicle's identification number, year, make and model.
C ALTERNATIVE FUEL TYPE AND VEHICLE TYPE
Section C: Select fuel type and vehicle type. Fuel Type: Check applicable box. Vehicle Type: Check applicable box. Fuel Type: Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)*, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)* or Propane (LPG)*, Flex Fuel (E85), Electricity, Plug-In Hybrid. Vehicle Type: Commercial Alternative Fuel Vehicle, Non-Commercial Alternative Fuel Vehicle.
An alternative fuel vehicle is any vehicle as described in O.C.G.A § 40-2-86.1.
For Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)* or Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)*: natural gas vehicles are not assessed Alternative Fuel Vehicle fees.
More rules for Form MV-AFV
This form must be completed in its entirety, legibly printed in blue or black ink.
By signing this application, you are affirming that you: 1. Own and operate an approved alternative fuel vehicle. 2. Will be assessed an annual alternative fuel vehicle registration and renewal fee in addition to the alternative fuel vehicle license plate fees.
Common questions about Form MV-AFV
Who signs it?
Section D: Verify information with signature and date. By signing this application, you are affirming that you own and operate an approved alternative fuel vehicle.
Where do I file it?
Complete and submit this form to your local county tag office.
Are there fees?
Commercial and Non-Commercial Vehicle Fees: Fees are subject to change annually. See https://dor.georgia.gov/alternative-fuel-vehicles-annual-licensing-fees-policy-bulletin for current fees. Fees may be prorated based upon registration expiration date. License Plates Fees: $25.00 Manufacturing Fee, $20.00 Annual Registration Fee, $35.00 Annual Special Tag Fee (checked November 8, 2026)
Is there a penalty?
By signing this application, you are affirming that you may be assessed any penalties or ad valorem taxes which may be due at the time of registration or renewal.
What am I certifying when I sign?
By signing this application, you are affirming, under penalty of false swearing, that the statements and answers made by you are true and correct, and that you shall immediately surrender the license plate to your county tag office if any of the facts in Sections C or D would change and disqualify you for an alternative fuel vehicle license plate. To see if a change would disqualify you for such a license plate, contact your county tag office.
When is this form not the right one?
This form should not be used to record a change of ownership, change of address, or change of license plate classification.
Sources
[1] Form MV-AFV (Revised 7-2020), Application and Verification for Issuance of an Alternative Fuel Vehicle License Plate, Georgia Department of Revenue (the Official source link on this page).