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Tom,
I have a limited understanding of this, but here goes.... I live in Cobb County, by the way.
When you purchase the car, you are charged sales tax, which is 6% in Cobb, but probably higher in Dekalb. When you RENEW your tag, you are charged Ad Valorum tax, which is based on the value of the car. This tax is in addition to the actual $20 tag fee, etc.
If your tag comes up for RENEWAL within 60 (59?) days of the purchase of your car, you should be exempt from paying Ad Valorum this time. You didn't include your purchase date and birth day in your post, but that is how I "think" it is supposed to work.
The fact that you have not received a tag yet at all makes it sound like the dealer has really screwed things up. At this point, I would recommend that you get all of your purchase paperwork together and go visit the county tag office IN PERSON. I've actually found them to be quite helpful in Cobb County, but your results may vary!
Hope that helps, and I wish you luck on getting this resolved.
Kevin
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2013 320i, 6sp Manual, Sport Package / 2003 M3 track car
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