The Multipurpose Off-Highway Vehicle Inspection Affidavit (Form MV-OHV) is a Georgia Department of Revenue – Motor Vehicle Division form, posted here by the Henry County Tax Commissioner. It is used to obtain a certificate of registration and license plate for a multipurpose off-highway vehicle (MPOHV). The vehicle owner swears that the vehicle meets the listed requirements, and a notary public completes the last section. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; you then take it to the county tag office in your county of residence.
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What is MV-OHV?
The Multipurpose Off-Highway Vehicle Inspection Affidavit (Form MV-OHV) is the Georgia Department of Revenue – Motor Vehicle Division affidavit an owner signs under penalty of perjury to get a certificate of registration and license plate for a multipurpose off-highway vehicle (MPOHV).
The form has four sections:
- A, Vehicle Information: the VIN, year, make and model, nine off-road vehicle requirements and a safety compliance checklist (headlights, brake lights, a rear-view mirror, taillights and safety belts).
- B, Owner Information: the owner's driver's license number, name, mailing address and telephone number.
- C, Certification: the owner's sworn statements, citing O.C.G.A. § 40-1-1(33.1), § 40-5-20, § 40-6-10 and § 40-6-362, and the owner's signature.
- D, Notary Public Acknowledgment: completed and stamped by a notary public.
The instructions page draws a firm line around what qualifies. An MPOHV is a motorized vehicle designed and manufactured primarily for off-road tasks in agricultural, construction or industrial settings, and built by the manufacturer as a utility task vehicle (UTV). Golf carts, off-road recreational vehicles such as dune buggies and sand rails, and any vehicle designed or manufactured for on-road use do not qualify. A vehicle that was not manufactured and designed as a UTV cannot be modified to become an MPOHV.
The county tag office must also verify the complete chain of ownership. If it cannot, it issues a certificate of registration with a brand stating that the certificate is not proof of ownership, and the owner must provide a Form T-22B completed and signed by a law enforcement officer.
Who needs to file MV-OHV?
Owners who want a certificate of registration and license plate for a multipurpose off-highway vehicle (MPOHV) in Georgia complete this affidavit and submit it to the county tag office in their county of residence.
Conditions printed on the form and its instructions:
- The vehicle must meet every off-road requirement in Section A. If you cannot truthfully check every box in that part, the county tag office cannot register the vehicle as an MPOHV.
- The vehicle must meet all the safety compliance requirements, or it cannot be registered in Georgia as an MPOHV.
- The owner provides a driver's license number, and the owner signs the certification before a notary public.
Do not use this affidavit for a golf cart, an off-road recreational vehicle such as a dune buggy or sand rail, a vehicle designed or manufactured for on-road use, or a vehicle manufactured for on-road use in another country. Vehicles that are not manufactured and designed as a utility task vehicle cannot be modified to qualify. The form does not describe any representative signing for the owner.
When to file MV-OHV
Complete Form MV-OHV when you are ready to obtain a certificate of registration and license plate for your multipurpose off-highway vehicle (MPOHV), because the form states that this is its purpose. It is submitted to the county tag office together with the required documents proving chain of ownership. No separate due date, validity period or renewal cycle is printed on the form. Sign the certification before the notary, since the notary section is part of the affidavit and must be stamped and completed by a notary public.
Documents you need
- Manufacturer's certificate/statement of origin (MCO/MSO): one acceptable document to verify the complete chain of ownership.
- A Georgia certificate of registration in the name of the seller: an alternative document that verifies the chain of ownership.
- A title from another state: an alternative document that verifies the chain of ownership.
- A certificate of registration from another state that does not title MPOHVs: an alternative document that verifies the chain of ownership.
- Form T-22B completed and signed by a law enforcement officer: required if the chain of ownership cannot be verified; the county tag office then issues a branded certificate of registration, which is not proof of ownership.
How to fill out MV-OHV
Enter the vehicle information
In Section A, enter the Vehicle Identification No. (VIN), Year, Make and Model. Complete this part in its entirety.
Check the off-road vehicle requirements
Check every box from 1 to 9 only if it is true for your vehicle, from the steering wheel and 25-65 mph operation to the UTV built-by-manufacturer item. If you cannot check every box, the vehicle cannot be registered as an MPOHV.
Check the safety compliance items
Mark headlights, brake lights, a rear-view mirror, taillights and safety belts. All of them must be met or the MPOHV cannot be registered in Georgia.
Complete the owner information
In Section B, enter the vehicle owner's full driver's license number, the legal name, and the mailing address (street number, street name, apartment or suite, city, state, ZIP code). Add a telephone number; the email address is optional.
Read the certification carefully
Section C contains the owner's sworn statements about the vehicle, driver's license and insurance requirements, where it may operate, and that it was legally purchased with no undisclosed liens.
Sign and date the certification
Sign and date in the Vehicle Owner's Signature and Date spaces. Do this in front of the notary public who will complete Section D.
Have the notary complete Section D
The notary fills in the day, month and year of the sworn statement, their full legal name and physical address, signs, dates and applies a stamp or seal.
Review, download and assemble
Check that every required item is complete, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Gather your chain-of-ownership document and take everything to the county tag office as described under How to submit.
How to submit MV-OHV
Form MV-OHV is submitted in person or as the county tag office directs, to the county tag office in your county of residence, together with all required documents. The form names no other channel. Details:
- Where: use https://dor.georgia.gov to locate the county tag office in your county of residence.
- How to complete it: fill in every section, printed legibly in blue or black ink or typed. Section D must be stamped and completed by a notary public.
- What to bring: one of the chain-of-ownership documents listed under required documents, and a Form T-22B signed by a law enforcement officer if the chain of ownership cannot be verified.
- Questions: the form points to www.dor.georgia.gov/motor-vehicles.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Checking an off-road requirement box in Section A that is not truthfully accurate; the county tag office cannot register the vehicle as an MPOHV unless every box applies.
- Trying to register a golf cart, dune buggy, sand rail or any vehicle designed or manufactured for on-road use as an MPOHV.
- Assuming a vehicle not built as a utility task vehicle (UTV) can be modified to qualify; the instructions say it cannot.
- Submitting the form without a document that proves the complete chain of ownership, such as an MCO/MSO or a title from another state.
- Skipping Section D or signing without a notary; the section must be stamped and filled out by a notary public.
- Turning the form in to a county tag office other than the one in your county of residence.
- Handwriting the form in a color other than blue or black ink, or in illegible print, instead of typing it or printing legibly.
- Leaving the vehicle information, owner's full name, driver's license number, mailing address or telephone number blank; these are required, while the email address is optional.
Frequently asked questions
What is Form MV-OHV used for?
Form MV-OHV, the Multipurpose Off-Highway Vehicle Inspection Affidavit, is used to obtain a certificate of registration and license plate for a multipurpose off-highway vehicle (MPOHV) in Georgia. The owner swears the vehicle meets the listed requirements.
Which vehicles qualify as a multipurpose off-highway vehicle?
The vehicle must meet all nine off-road requirements in Section A and be designed and manufactured as a utility task vehicle (UTV) for off-road tasks in agricultural, construction or industrial settings. Golf carts, dune buggies, sand rails and on-road vehicles do not qualify.
Does Form MV-OHV have to be notarized?
Yes. Section D, Notary Public Acknowledgment, must be stamped and filled out by a notary public. The owner signs the certification in Section C, and the notary completes the date, name, address, signature and seal.
Where do I submit the MV-OHV affidavit?
Submit it with the required documents to the county tag office in your county of residence. The form directs you to https://dor.georgia.gov to locate that office. It names no other submission channel.
What documents prove ownership for an MPOHV?
The county tag office needs one of these: a manufacturer's certificate/statement of origin (MCO/MSO), a Georgia certificate of registration in the seller's name, a title from another state, or a certificate of registration from a state that does not title MPOHVs.
What if I cannot prove the chain of ownership?
The county tag office can only issue a certificate of registration with a brand stating that it is not proof of ownership. You must also provide Form T-22B completed and signed by a law enforcement officer.
Do I have to give an email address on Form MV-OHV?
No. The instructions say the email address is optional and not part of the required information. The owner's full name, driver's license number, mailing address and telephone number are required.
Can I fill out Form MV-OHV online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF does not file the affidavit or issue registration; you still get it notarized and submit it to your county tag office.
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