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If the county chooses to send renewal notices, vehicle owners typically receive them 30-45 days before their renewal date. You can sign up to receive your renewal notices by email. Go to [DRIVES e-Services and select Go Green](https://eservices.drives.ga.gov/). Vehicle owners are responsible for meeting renewal deadlines whether they receive a renewal notice or not. You can [renew online using DRIVES e-Services](https://eservices.drives.ga.gov/?link=RenewVehicle) up to 90 days before the vehicle owner’s birthday (in participating counties). - Will penalties/late fees be waived if I do not receive a renewal notice? No, penalties and fees will not be waived. Failure to receive a renewal application does not relieve drivers of the obligation of registering their vehicle by the designated deadline. (Read [where to register your vehicle](https://dor.georgia.gov/when-where-register-your-vehicle).) Some but not all counties choose to send renewal notices as a courtesy to the owner. - How much are the penalties for late payment? There is a \$5 penalty on the registration fee and a 10% penalty of the ad valorem tax, if applicable. Find more information on [Motor Vehicle fees, fines and penalties](https://dor.georgia.gov/motor-vehicles-fees-fines-and-penalties). - What are my options for renewing my registration? Depending on the county, there are several renewal options available to motor vehicle owners. Learn more about your options to [renew your license plate registration](https://dor.georgia.gov/renew-license-plate-registration). - How do I cancel my vehicle registration? You can use DRIVES e-Services to [cancel your registration online](https://eservices.drives.ga.gov/?link=CancelReg). Or you can download [Form MV-18J Application for Voluntary Registration Cancellation](https://dor.georgia.gov/documents/form-mv-18j-application-voluntary-registration-cancellation). 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If the county chooses to send renewal notices, vehicle owners typically receive them 30-45 days before their renewal date. You can sign up to receive your renewal notices by email. Go to [DRIVES e-Services and select Go Green](https://eservices.drives.ga.gov/). Vehicle owners are responsible for meeting renewal deadlines whether they receive a renewal notice or not. You can [renew online using DRIVES e-Services](https://eservices.drives.ga.gov/?link=RenewVehicle) up to 90 days before the vehicle owner’s birthday (in participating counties).