2010-2011 Holiday Schedule
Click HERE to view the 2010-2011 Newton County holiday schedule. The Tax Commissioner’s Office will be closed on the dates observed as listed in this schedule. (Adobe Reader is required to view this schedule; click here to download Adobe Reader.)

Homeowner's Tax Relief Credit (HTRC) Suspended for 2009
The HTRC is the result of the homeowner's tax relief enacted by the Governor and the General Assembly of the State of Georgia in 1999. The grant, appropriated by the General Assembly and the Governor for the last several years to counties, cities and schools, had given tax relief to homeowners in the form of a credit on their tax bills. For the 2009 tax year, the Governor and General Assembly did not fund the Homeowners Tax Relief Grant. Declining state revenues during the current recession means there is no money for the State to give the tax relief to homeowners. Therefore, there will not be a credit for this grant on 2009 tax bills on properties with homestead exemption. As a result, many Georgia homeowners will see a property tax increase of $200 to $300 on their 2009 tax bills.

Now Accepting Credit Cards Across the Counter
Effective December 1, 2008, we are accepting Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover in the walk-in services at the workstations. Please note that there is a 2.5% convenience fee for credit card payments and a $2.00 fee for debit cards.

Out-of State Vehicle Purchase
Beginning January 1, 2006, Georgia Sales Tax must be paid on all vehicles purchased outside the State of Georgia prior to registration of the vehicle.

Handicap Placards
The Tax Commissioner issues handicap mirror hangers. The applications for these hangers are available in our office.

Renew Vehicle Registration Online
You may now renew your registration over the Internet anytime 24 hours per day, 7 days a week at: https://mvd.dor.ga.gov/tags/index.aspx.