Brooks County, GA

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HOURS OF OPERATION
Our normal business hours are Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Hours are subject to change without notice.

FORMS OF PAYMENT
  • Cash
  • Check - Personal, Business, Escrow or Cashier's
  • Money Order
  • Credit/debit cards (3% service fee with $1.50 min.)
2021 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
  • 01-Jan-2021 NEW YEARS DAY
  • 18-Jan-2021 MLK JR DAY
  • 31-May-2021 MEMORIAL DAY
  • 05-Jul-2021 INDEPENDENCE DAY
  • 06-Sep-2021 LABOR DAY
  • 11-Oct-2021 COLUMBUS DAY
  • 25-Nov-2021 THANKSGIVING
  • 26-Nov-2021 THANKSGIVING
  • 24-Dec-2021 CHRISTMAS
  • 27-Dec-2021 CHRISTMAS
  • 31-Dec-2021 NEW YEARS EVE
  • 3-Jan-2022 NEW YEARS DAY

2021 Digest & Millage Rates

Brooks County 2021 Digest & 5-Year History
Brooks County 2021 Millage Rates

Tax Sale

Next sale is scheduled for March 1, 2022 at the Brooks Co Administration Building at 610 S Highland Rd Quitman. **New Location for Tax Sales** No longer held on Courthouse Steps**

PLEASE NOTE THESE IMPORTANT DATES:

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2011 House Bill 1005......VEHICLES ACQUIRED FROM OTHER THAN A DEALER. Within seven (7) business days of purchase or other acquisition of a vehicle, the new owner shall, pursuant to O.C.G.A 40-2-29 apply to the owner's County Tag Agent and present the Certificate of Title, and insurance, accompanied by applicable fees. If the Certificate of Title is in the possession of a security interest or lien holder, the County Tag Agent shall issue a temporary operating permit valid for 30 days.

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2011 House Bill 1005......"IN GOD WE TRUST" decal in lieu of a county name label for license plates. There is no charge for the "IN GOD WE TRUST" decals.

ATTENTION: IRP CUSTOMERS ...You now may report Mileage ONLINE! There are several other options available to IRP customers at this site. Visit Online Services at the Department of Revenue's website at http://motor.etax.dor.ga.gov.

Car Insurance - Cancel Tag: Vehicle owners who cancel insurance on a motor vehicle are required to come into the office and cancel the tag. The tag has to be cancelled the same day insurance coverage is cancelled. If the vehicle is later reinsured, the owner must bring a binder from their insurance company and reinstate the tag. Failure to do so will result in fines and/or suspension of registration by the Georgia Department of Revenue.

HANDICAP PLACARDS ...The Tax Commissioner’s Office is now issuing Handicap mirror placards. The MV-9D application is available at the Motor Vehicle Website http://motor.etax.dor.ga.gov. Only one placard can be issued per customer.

Important Notice Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 48-5-493. (a) (1) It shall be unlawful to fail to attach and display on a Mobile Home the decal as required by Code Section 48-5-492. (2) Any person who violates paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $25.00 nor more than $200.00, except that upon receipt or proof of purchase of a decal prior to the date of the issuance of a summons, the fine shall be $25.00.

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Becky P. Rothrock
Tax Commissioner

Main Office
610 S. Highland Rd
Quitman, GA 31643
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Contact
Phone: 229-263-4586
Fax: 229-263-9020
Email: brothrock@brookscountytax.com

Amy Bateman Hart
Deputy Tax Commissioner
Phone: 229-263-4586
Email: ahart@brookscountytax.com

Danielle Priest
Tag & Tax Clerk
Phone: 229-263-4586
Email: dmp@brookscountytax.com

Lorissa Rodriguez
Tag & Tax Clerk
Phone: 229-263-4586
Email: bctc@brookscountytax.com

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