I have gotten some questions behind the scenes and wanted to add some additional information to clarify the situation. As of today the current Georgia law is as follows:
All vehicle owners who are required by law to have their vehicle registered in Georgia must also apply for a title when the vehicle requires a title.
The title law was changed last year so past experience with the GA DMV and registrations does not apply today.
So let’s look at when a title is required.
1.) Vehicles 1986 and new require a title
2.) Vehicles aged 1963-1985 a title is optional but the sale needs a signed title
3.) Vehicles older than 1962 do not require a title
So a newer than 1986 model vehicle whether a military vehicle or not requires a title. Now if you look at the Georgia law regarding what legally can be titled it states the requirement for FMVSS compliance.
O.C.G.A. 40-3-30 (2010)
40-3-30. Requirement of compliance with federal safety standards
(a) In addition to the reasons set forth in Code Section 40-3-29, no application shall be accepted and no certificate of title shall be issued to any motor vehicle which was not manufactured to comply with applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards issued pursuant to 49 U.S.C.A. Section 30101, et seq., unless and until the United States Customs Service or the United States Department of Transportation has certified that the motor vehicle complies with such applicable federal standards and unless all documents required by the commissioner for processing an application for a certificate of registration or title are printed and filled out in the English language or are accompanied by an English translation.
(b) The provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section shall only apply to applications for certificates of title for such motor vehicles first titled in Georgia after July 1, 1985. Certification of compliance shall only be required at the time of application for the issuance of the initial Georgia certificate of title - See more at:
http://statutes.laws.com/georgia/title-40/chapter-3/article-2/40-3-30#sthash.NLIScVUr.dpuf
I hope this clarifies the current laws on the books of the state of Georgia.