PTI Georgia: Check Your Vehicle Inspection by Plate Number Online
You can check a car's PTI in Georgia with just the plate number. Enter it in the form above to see whether the Periodic Technical Inspection is valid, when it was passed and when it expires. The data comes from the official pti.ge platform, and no registration is needed.
What the result means
- Inspection is valid: the car passed PTI and the term has not ended.
- Expires soon: less than 30 days left, time to book a visit.
- Inspection has expired: driving the car is a risk, and cameras also detect this violation.
- New car: no inspection is needed yet; the form shows the date it is due by.
How often a car needs PTI in Georgia
For passenger cars, Government of Georgia Resolution No. 37 sets this schedule (2019 version):
- first inspection: 4 years after the date of manufacture;
- then every 2 years;
- once the car is over 8 years old: every year;
- taxis: one year after manufacture, then every six months.
Each car has its own exact date, so the easiest way is to check it by plate.
How much it costs
Under Resolution No. 37 the initial inspection costs 60 GEL for a passenger car and 48 GEL for an electric car. A re-inspection after repairs costs 20 GEL. Booking a time slot on pti.ge costs 1 GEL, which is not refunded if you cancel. Confirm the price with the center before you go, as amounts may have changed.
Why a car can fail
- ABS or SRS/Airbag warning lights are on. Check Engine alone is not a reason to fail, and the TPMS tire pressure light counts as a minor deficiency;
- tread depth is below 1.6 mm;
- tires on one axle differ in size or tread pattern;
- a tire has cracks or bulges, or is over 10 years old;
- a wheel bolt is missing;
- an LPG/CNG system has no valid certificate, or the fuel type is not in the registration certificate.
If the car fails
The owner gets 30 calendar days to repair the car and return to any accredited center. With a significant deficiency you may drive during this time; with a dangerous one you may not. After 30 days the check counts as an initial inspection at the full price.
The fine for an expired PTI
Cameras are among the ways a missing inspection is detected. According to the Parliament of Georgia, the fine was 50 GEL as of December 2022. The amount may have changed, so check the fine notice or the Ministry of Internal Affairs website. You can check a car's fines on our traffic fines page.
How not to miss the date
On pti.ge you can turn on an SMS reminder, sent 3 days before the deadline. The site also has appointment booking and a list of centers across Georgia.
If you are renting a car
You do not need to take a rental car for inspection: that is the rental company's job. At Cartome the inspection dates of every car are checked automatically each day. Before your trip you can check your car by plate in the form above.