The T-22B Serial Plate Verification Form is printed as "Certification of Inspection by a Duly Constituted Georgia Law Enforcement Officer," a form of the Georgia Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division. A Georgia law enforcement officer uses it to certify the inspection of a motor vehicle, motorcycle or scooter, and the vehicle owner then submits it to the county tag office. The Henry County Tax Commissioner hosts a copy of the PDF. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the form itself is published at the address listed as the official source.
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What is T-22B?
The T-22B Serial Plate Verification Form, printed as "Certification of Inspection by a Duly Constituted Georgia Law Enforcement Officer," is the Georgia Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division form on which a Georgia law enforcement officer certifies the inspection of a motor vehicle, motorcycle or scooter.
The form has three sections:
- Section A, Vehicle Inspection: the year, make, model, body style and color, the Public Vehicle Identification No. (PVIN) and whether it is visible through the windshield, the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Label and its location, how the PVIN plate or label is attached, and the documents presented to establish ownership.
- Section B, Owner Information: the vehicle owner's full legal name, driver's license number, mailing address and telephone number.
- Section C, Certification of Law Enforcement Officer: the officer's name, badge number, title or rank, agency details, the response to the stolen-vehicle inquiry, and the officer's signature and date.
By signing, the officer certifies that he or she completed the form and made an inquiry in the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) and/or National Crime Information Center (NCIC) stolen vehicle files to establish the status of the vehicle. The form states this is done under the penalty of false swearing (O.C.G.A. § 16-10-71).
The form says it must be completed by an officer, not by the owner, and then submitted by the owner to the county tag office. The revision printed on the PDF is T-22B (Revised 5-2020). It is a state form; the Henry County Tax Commissioner site is one place where a copy is published.
Who needs to file T-22B?
The form is completed by a Georgia law enforcement officer who inspects a motor vehicle, motorcycle or scooter. The vehicle owner then submits the completed form to the county tag office. The form itself says nothing about which transactions call for it, so confirm with the county tag office whether your situation requires it.
How the roles divide:
- Law enforcement officers: complete Section A (the inspection), Section C (the certification) and sign and date it. The form states it must be completed by a Georgia law enforcement officer.
- Vehicle owners: supply the details in Section B, which are the full legal name, driver's license number, mailing address and telephone number. They carry the finished form to the county tag office in their county of residence.
- Applicants establishing ownership: present a Certificate of Title, a Vehicle Registration Card / Notice, or a Manufacturer's Statement of Origin to the officer; Section A records which was shown.
The form applies to motor vehicles, motorcycles and scooters. Nothing on it allows the owner to complete the officer's certification in the officer's place.
When to file T-22B
The form is completed at the moment a Georgia law enforcement officer inspects the vehicle and checks the GCIC and/or NCIC stolen vehicle files; Section C records the date and time of that response, and the officer dates the signature. After that, the vehicle owner submits the completed form to the county tag office. No due date, validity period or renewal cycle is printed on the form, so the timing depends on the transaction at the county tag office for which it is needed. Any correction or alteration voids the form, so a corrected form has to be completed again rather than amended.
Documents you need
- Certificate of Title, presented to the officer as supporting documentation establishing ownership; Section A records it with a checkbox.
- Vehicle Registration Card / Notice, presented as an alternative proof of ownership; the officer checks the matching box in Section A.
- Manufacturer's Statement of Origin, presented as another proof of ownership; the officer checks the matching box in Section A.
- If there is no Certificate of Title or Vehicle Registration Card: the other documents you present, which the officer describes in the lines provided in Section A.
- The vehicle owner's driver's license number, which is entered in Section B.
How to fill out T-22B
Confirm who completes the form
The form must be completed by a Georgia law enforcement officer and then submitted by the vehicle owner to the county tag office. Use blue or black ink if you print it, and do not correct or alter entries.
Enter the vehicle description
In Section A, write the Year, Make, Model, Body Style and Color of the motor vehicle, motorcycle or scooter.
Record the PVIN
Enter the Public Vehicle Identification No. (PVIN), then check Yes or No for Visible through windshield.
Describe the safety label and plate
Enter the location of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Label. Check how the PVIN plate or label is attached (Rosette Rivets, Screws, Adhesive or Missing / Not Visible) and describe its condition.
Answer the NHTSA label question
Check Yes or No for whether the manufacturer affixed a National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) label certifying conformity to the applicable U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).
Check the ownership documents
Check the box for the Certificate of Title, Vehicle Registration Card / Notice or Manufacturer's Statement of Origin that was presented. If there is no title or registration card, describe the documents presented on the lines provided.
Complete the owner information
In Section B, enter the owner's full legal name (first, middle initial, last, suffix), driver's license number, mailing address (street number, street name, apartment or suite), city, state, ZIP code and telephone number.
Enter the officer's details
In Section C, enter the officer's name, badge number, official title or rank, and the law enforcement agency's name and telephone number. Add the agency's mailing address, city, state, ZIP code and county.
Record the stolen inquiry result
Enter the GCIC/NCIC response to the stolen inquiry, then the date of the inquiry and the time.
Sign and date the certification
The law enforcement officer signs in the Law Enforcement Officer's Signature box and enters the date. The signature certifies the inspection and the GCIC/NCIC inquiry under the penalty of false swearing (O.C.G.A. § 16-10-71).
Review and download the completed PDF
Check that every section is complete and legible, with no corrections. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and take it to the county tag office as described under How to submit.
How to submit T-22B
The vehicle owner submits the completed form to the county tag office; the officer does not send it.
- County tag office: submit the form to the tag office in your county of residence. The form tells you to go to https://dor.georgia.gov to locate it.
- Questions: the form directs readers to https://dor.georgia.gov/motor-vehicles for more information.
Before you go, check that all three sections are complete, that the printing is legible and in blue or black ink, and that the officer has signed and dated Section C. The form carries no mailing address, online portal or appointment rule of its own, so ask the county tag office how it accepts the form and what else it needs for your transaction. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the county tag office's channels.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Filling in the officer's section yourself; the form states it must be completed by a Georgia law enforcement officer.
- Correcting an entry by crossing out or overwriting it; the form says any correction or alteration will void it.
- Completing the form in pencil, a light color or illegible handwriting; it must be legibly printed in blue or black ink.
- Leaving parts of the form blank; the form must be completed in its entirety.
- Submitting it without the officer's signature and date, which certify the form and the GCIC/NCIC inquiry.
- Leaving the GCIC/NCIC response to the stolen inquiry, or its date and time, empty in Section C.
- Skipping the checkbox for how the PVIN plate or label is attached, or the ownership documents boxes, in Section A.
- Taking the form to a tag office outside your county of residence; the form says to submit it to the county tag office there.
Frequently asked questions
What is Form T-22B used for?
Form T-22B is the Georgia Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division certification of inspection that a Georgia law enforcement officer completes for a motor vehicle, motorcycle or scooter. The vehicle owner then submits the completed form to the county tag office.
Who fills out the T-22B Serial Plate Verification Form?
A Georgia law enforcement officer must complete it. The owner's name, driver's license number, address and telephone number go in Section B, but the inspection details and the certification in Section C belong to the officer, who signs and dates it.
Where do I submit Form T-22B?
The vehicle owner submits it to the county tag office in their county of residence. The form points to https://dor.georgia.gov to locate that office and names no mailing address of its own, so ask the tag office how it accepts the form.
Can I fill out Form T-22B online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not submit the form or take the place of the officer's inspection and signature; submission follows the county tag office's channels.
What happens if I make a mistake on the T-22B?
Any correction or alteration voids the form, so do not cross out or overwrite entries. The form also requires legible printing in blue or black ink, and a voided form has to be completed again.
What does the officer certify by signing T-22B?
The signature certifies that the officer completed the form and made an inquiry in the GCIC and/or NCIC stolen vehicle files to establish the vehicle's status. The form says this is done under the penalty of false swearing (O.C.G.A. § 16-10-71).
What documents show ownership on Form T-22B?
Section A lets the officer check a Certificate of Title, a Vehicle Registration Card / Notice or a Manufacturer's Statement of Origin. If there is no title or registration card, the officer describes the documents the applicant presented.
Is T-22B a Henry County property tax form?
No. The form's stated purpose is to certify a vehicle inspection by a law enforcement officer, and it is issued by the Georgia Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division. The Henry County Tax Commissioner's site hosts a copy of the PDF.
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