Georgia Catalytic Converter Laws
Selling Catalytic Converters in Georgia
Georgia’s laws on catalytic converter sales have become much stricter in recent years — and will tighten further in 2025. If you legally own your converter and follow the rules, you can still sell it. RRCats helps make the process safe, easy, and fully compliant.
What Georgia Law Says About Catalytic Converters
Under O.C.G.A. § 10-1-351 and expanded provisions from Senate Bill 40 (effective July 1, 2025), Georgia regulates the purchase, sale, and possession of used, detached catalytic converters as follows:
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A “used, detached catalytic converter” is defined as any motor vehicle exhaust system part that contains catalyst metals like platinum, palladium, or rhodium
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Only registered secondary metals recyclers (per § 10-1-359.1) can legally purchase or solicit these converters
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All buyers must:
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Be registered with their county sheriff and maintain proper licensing
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Collect and record the seller’s ID, proof of ownership, vehicle details, and the date/time of sale
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Submit certain transactions to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) database
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Maintain full records of each purchase
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Cash payments are prohibited for catalytic converters
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A $100 cash limit per seller per day applies to all other regulated metals
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Sellers must:
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Provide documentation linking them to the original vehicle (title, invoice, registration)
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Ensure the converter is not stolen and legally detached
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Violations are treated seriously:
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Each unlawfully possessed converter is a separate offense
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Penalties include fines, criminal charges, forfeiture of converters, and even vehicle seizure
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These stricter rules and enforcement provisions go into effect statewide on July 1, 2025, under Georgia Senate Bill 40.
Can You Still Sell Your Converter?
Yes — if you’re the legal owner and follow the rules. Georgia allows the sale of catalytic converters through registered buyers when full documentation is provided.
RRCats helps ensure you meet every legal requirement.
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Selling to RRCats from Georgia
Here’s how we help Georgia sellers stay compliant:
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Send us a photo and serial number for quoting
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Include your title, bill of sale, or repair invoice
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Attach valid ID and vehicle ownership proof
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We pay by check or traceable method only — no cash
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All transactions are recorded and handled per Georgia law
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