DEKALB COUNTY, GA –DeKalb County Tax Commissioner Irvin J. Johnson is alerting residents of a rip-off involving fraudulent car registration renewal letters that look like official notices from the motorcar division.
Johnson stated his workplace not too long ago has obtained experiences from prospects about letters showing to be official notification from the motorcar division relating to their car registration. Johnson stated that it is very important train warning when receiving mail, e-mail, textual content message or cellphone name gives that look like from the tax workplace.
“We’re conscious of faux car renewal letters, and property tax applications, requiring a charge. When doubtful, if it seems to be or sounds suspicious and appears too good to be true, I urge DeKalb taxpayers to contact my workplace. All these scams can wind up being pricey for taxpayers,” Johnson stated.
Johnson additionally reminds those that are planning street journeys this summer time to verify their car’s registration earlier than touring.
“Driving with an expired automobile tag or with no tag can affect your journey plans and value you beneficial money and time. Whether or not it’s native or lengthy distance, making certain your car registration is present must be in your journey guidelines earlier than any street journey,” stated Tax Commissioner Irvin Johnson.
Tags could be renewed on-line, at a kiosk or any three tax workplace places. For walk-in service on the Memorial Drive workplace location, prospects can anticipate delays the week earlier than and after a vacation. All tax workplace places in DeKalb can be closed for the July 4 vacation and can reopen July 7, 2025.
A legitimate Georgia driver’s license with a present DeKalb County deal with is required to register a car. People transferring to Georgia or transferring from one county to a different have 30 calendar days to register their automobiles. To replace your deal with in your Georgia driver’s license or to discover a Georgia Division of Driver Providers (DDS) customer support middle, go to dds.georgia.gov.
To achieve the motorcar or property tax division of the DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Workplace, go to DeKalbTax.org or name 404-298-4000.
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