DeKalb County warns residents of fraudulent vehicle registration renewal notices
The DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office has recently been notified by customers about fraudulent letters appearing to be official notification regarding their vehicle registrations.
“It’s important to exercise caution when receiving mail, email, text message or phone call offers that appear to be from the tax office,” said Commissioner Irvin Johnson in a release from the office. “We’re aware of fake vehicle renewal letters, and property tax programs, requiring a fee. When in doubt, if it looks or sounds suspicious and seems too good to be true, I urge DeKalb taxpayers to contact my office. These types of scams can wind up being costly for taxpayers.”
In addition, as many residents are preparing to travel this summer, Johnson reminded vehicle owners to check their registration before the Fourth of July holiday.
“Driving with an expired car tag or without a tag can impact your travel plans and cost you money,” Johnson said. “Whether it’s local or long distance, ensuring your vehicle registration is current should be on your travel checklist before any road trip.”
Tags can be renewed online, at a kiosk or any three tax office locations. For walk-in service at the Memorial Drive office location, customers can expect delays the week before and after a holiday. All tax office locations in DeKalb will be closed for the July 4 holiday and will reopen July 7..
A valid Georgia driver’s license with a current DeKalb County address is required to register a vehicle. Individuals moving to Georgia or moving from one county to another have 30 calendar days to register their vehicles.
To update addresses on a Georgia driver’s license or to find a Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) customer service center, visit dds.georgia.gov.
To reach the motor vehicle or property tax division of the DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office, visit DeKalbTax.org or call 404-298-4000.
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