Form MV-30 is the Georgia Veteran's Affidavit for Relief of State and Local Title Ad Valorem Tax Fees, the exemption verification a veteran signs when claiming relief from title ad valorem tax (TAVT) on a vehicle. The Henry County Tax Commissioner publishes it among its forms, and it covers five veteran categories, from service-connected disabled veterans to Medal of Honor recipients. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the original PDF is published by the Henry County Tax Commissioner at the official link below.
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What is MV-30?
Form MV-30, Georgia Veteran's Affidavit for Relief of State and Local Title Ad Valorem Tax Fees, is the sworn exemption verification in which a Georgia veteran claims relief from title ad valorem tax (TAVT) on a vehicle under one of five veteran exemptions.
By signing the affirmation, the owner certifies that the statements are true and correct and applies for exemption from Title Ad Valorem Tax. The form also states that any false statement subjects the signer to the penalties of the applicable state law, and that no vehicle claimed for the exemption was conveyed to the owner to obtain the exemption, other than from the owner's spouse.
The owner checks the box for the exemption claimed:
- Military Disabled-Service Connected (O.C.G.A 48-8-3 (30)): sale of a vehicle to a service-connected disabled veteran who received a grant from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to purchase and specially adapt the vehicle to the disability.
- Military Disabled-Constitutional Exemption (O.C.G.A 48-5-478): constitutional exemption from ad valorem tax for disabled veterans.
- Prisoner of War (O.C.G.A. 48-5-478.1): exemption of certain motor vehicles owned by former prisoners of war or an unremarried surviving spouse.
- Purple Heart Recipient (O.C.G.A. 48-5-478.2): exemption for veterans awarded the Purple Heart.
- Medal of Honor (O.C.G.A. 48-5-478.3): exemption for veterans awarded the Medal of Honor.
Each category has its own attachment, listed under required documents. The form closes with a rule that it must be complete and legible, and that any alteration or correction voids it. It also says the County Tag Agent retains it for audit purposes.
Who needs to file MV-30?
Veterans who want to claim relief from title ad valorem tax on a vehicle under one of the five exemptions printed on Form MV-30 complete and sign it. The categories are:
- a service-connected disabled veteran who received a United States Department of Veterans Affairs grant to purchase and specially adapt the vehicle;
- a disabled veteran claiming the constitutional exemption from ad valorem tax;
- a former prisoner of war, or an unremarried surviving spouse of one, for certain motor vehicles;
- a veteran awarded the Purple Heart;
- a veteran awarded the Medal of Honor.
The form states that the vehicle owner(s) must be a citizen and resident of Georgia. The owner signs the affirmation personally; the form has no signature block for a representative. It also states that the vehicle must not have been conveyed to the owner to obtain the exemption, unless it came from the owner's spouse. Owners who do not fit one of the five printed categories have no box to check on this form. The form does not name another exemption it could be used for.
When to file MV-30
Complete Form MV-30 when you claim one of the veteran exemptions from title ad valorem tax on a vehicle. The form prints no separate due date or renewal period. It is a verification of the exemption claim, and the County Tag Agent retains it for audit purposes.
Have the right attachment ready before you sign. The disabled-veteran, prisoner of war, Purple Heart and Medal of Honor categories each call for specific proof from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense, and the form must be complete and legible when it is handled. For timing questions tied to a particular vehicle transaction, ask the Henry County Tax Commissioner.
Documents you need
- Grant letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs: attach it when claiming the Military Disabled-Service Connected exemption (O.C.G.A 48-8-3 (30)) for a vehicle purchased and specially adapted with a VA grant.
- Letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs: attach it when claiming the Military Disabled-Constitutional Exemption (O.C.G.A 48-5-478). A designated plate is required.
- Department of Defense Form 214, Military 201 file and sufficient proof of former prisoner of war status: attach them when claiming the Prisoner of War exemption (O.C.G.A. 48-5-478.1).
- Department of Defense Form 214, Military 201 file or other sufficient proof of the award of the Purple Heart: attach one when claiming the Purple Heart exemption (O.C.G.A. 48-5-478.2). A designated plate is required.
- Act of Congress award of the Medal of Honor, Department of Defense Form 214, Military 201 file, or similar sufficient proof of the award: attach one when claiming the Medal of Honor exemption (O.C.G.A. 48-5-478.3). A designated plate is required.
How to fill out MV-30
Enter the county
At the top, write the county name on the line after COUNTY OF, under STATE OF GEORGIA.
Check your exemption category
Check the box for the exemption you claim: Military Disabled-Service Connected, Military Disabled-Constitutional Exemption, Prisoner of War, Purple Heart Recipient or Medal of Honor.
Prepare the matching attachment
Gather the proof printed under the box you checked, such as the Department of Veterans Affairs letter or Department of Defense Form 214, to attach to the form.
Enter the vehicle information
Under Vehicle Information, enter the VIN, Year, Make and Model of the vehicle.
Enter the owner's name and ID
Under Owner(s) Information, enter the Last Name, First Name and Initial, plus the Driver License/ID Card No. and the License/ID Expiration Date. The owner must be a citizen and resident of Georgia.
Enter the owner's address
Fill in Street Number, Street Name, Apt. No. (if applicable), County, City, State and Zip Code.
Read the affirmation
Read the certification that the statements are true, that false statements carry state-law penalties, and that the vehicle was not conveyed to you to obtain the exemption, other than from your spouse.
Sign and date the form
The owner signs on Signature of Owner and enters the date as MM/DD/YYYY.
Review and download the PDF
Check that the form is complete and legible and that nothing needs correcting, since alterations void it. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and add the required attachment.
How to submit MV-30
Form MV-30 prints no mailing address, online portal or appointment rule. Its closing line says the County Tag Agent retains it for audit purposes, so the signed form goes with its attachment to the county tag office handling your vehicle transaction. Ask the Henry County Tax Commissioner, which publishes the form, where and how it takes it.
Before you hand it in, check the following:
- The box for your exemption category is checked.
- The attachment required for that category is included.
- The owner has signed and dated the affirmation.
- Nothing has been altered or corrected, because the form says any alteration or correction voids it.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels of the agency above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Checking an exemption box without attaching the proof the form lists for that category, such as the Department of Veterans Affairs letter or Department of Defense Form 214.
- Altering or correcting entries on the form; the form says any alteration or correction voids it.
- Submitting a form that is incomplete or hard to read, when the form must be complete and legible.
- Leaving the owner's signature or the date (MM/DD/YYYY) blank on the affirmation.
- Listing an owner who is not a citizen and resident of Georgia; the form requires the owner(s) to be both.
- Claiming the exemption on a vehicle conveyed to the owner to obtain the exemption, unless it was conveyed by the owner's spouse.
- Overlooking the designated plate requirement for the constitutional exemption, the Purple Heart and the Medal of Honor categories.
- Using the Prisoner of War box without proof of former prisoner of war status in addition to Department of Defense Form 214 and the Military 201 file.
Frequently asked questions
What is Form MV-30 used for?
Form MV-30 is the Georgia Veteran's Affidavit for Relief of State and Local Title Ad Valorem Tax Fees. A veteran signs it to claim an exemption from title ad valorem tax on a vehicle under one of five categories printed on the form.
Which veterans can claim an exemption on Form MV-30?
The form lists five categories: service-connected disabled veterans with a VA grant for an adapted vehicle, disabled veterans under the constitutional exemption, former prisoners of war or an unremarried surviving spouse, Purple Heart recipients and Medal of Honor recipients.
What do I attach to Form MV-30?
It depends on the box you check. Disabled-veteran claims need a Department of Veterans Affairs letter or grant letter. Prisoner of War, Purple Heart and Medal of Honor claims need Department of Defense Form 214, the Military 201 file or other sufficient proof of status or award.
Which exemptions require a designated plate?
The form says a designated plate is required for the Military Disabled-Constitutional Exemption, the Purple Heart Recipient exemption and the Medal of Honor exemption. It prints no plate requirement for the other two categories.
Do I have to be a Georgia resident to use Form MV-30?
Yes. The Owner(s) Information section states that the vehicle owner(s) must be a citizen and resident of Georgia. The owner signs the affirmation and enters a driver license or ID card number with its expiration date.
Can I fix a mistake on Form MV-30 by hand?
No. The form says it must be complete and legible and that any alteration or correction voids it. If you make an error, complete a clean copy of the form instead of correcting the original.
Where do I turn in Form MV-30?
The form prints no address or portal; it says the County Tag Agent retains it for audit purposes. Contact the Henry County Tax Commissioner, which publishes the form, to confirm where to bring the signed form and its attachment.
Can I fill out Form MV-30 online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file the form or send it to any agency; you deliver it through the county's channels.
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