While Forsyth County resident Karen Barrett said the new ad valorem title tax that goes into effect March 1 didn’t influence her recent car purchase, she said she believes the reform will save her money. Motor vehicles purchased on or after March 1 will be exempt from sales and use taxes and the annual ad valorem “birthday tax,” and instead there will be a one-time title fee of 6.5 percent when the vehicle is bought. The upfront fee will also apply to private sales between individuals, new residents to Georgia and vehicle ownership changes.