DeKalb County tax office warns of fake vehicle renewal letters, announces other travel reminders

DEKALB COUNTY, GA –DeKalb County Tax Commissioner Irvin J. Johnson is alerting residents of a scam involving fraudulent vehicle registration renewal letters that appear to be official notices from the motor vehicle division.

Johnson said his office recently has received reports from customers about letters appearing to be official notification from the motor vehicle division regarding their vehicle registration. Johnson said that it is important to exercise caution when receiving mail, email, text message or phone call offers that appear to be from the tax office.

“We’re aware of fake vehicle renewal letters, and property tax programs, requiring a fee. When in doubt, if it looks or sounds suspicious and seems too good to be true, I urge DeKalb taxpayers to contact my office. These types of scams can wind up being costly for taxpayers,” Johnson said. 

Johnson also reminds those who are planning road trips this summer to check their vehicle’s registration before traveling.

“Driving with an expired car tag or without a tag can impact your travel plans and cost you valuable time and money. Whether it’s local or long distance, ensuring your vehicle registration is current should be on your travel checklist before any road trip,” said Tax Commissioner Irvin Johnson.

Tags can be renewed online, at a kiosk or any three tax office locations. For walk-in service at the Memorial Drive office location, customers can expect delays the week before and after a holiday. All tax office locations in DeKalb will be closed for the July 4 holiday and will reopen July 7, 2025.

A valid Georgia driver’s license with a current DeKalb County address is required to register a vehicle. Individuals moving to Georgia or moving from one county to another have 30 calendar days to register their vehicles. To update your address on your Georgia driver’s license or to find a Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) customer service center, visit dds.georgia.gov.

To reach the motor vehicle or property tax division of the DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office, visit DeKalbTax.org or call 404-298-4000.