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How to get a driver's license in Georgia

This page explains, step by step, how to get a Georgia driver's license for a regular car and which documents to bring. It is based on the website of the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) and on the DDS Driver's Manual 2023-2024. This site is independent and is not the DDS.

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Checked against the official sources on 2026-10-01. Requirements can change: always confirm with Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) before you go.

How it works

  • The license for a regular car: Class C

    Georgia law requires anyone who wants to drive on the state's roads to switch to a Georgia license or permit within 30 days of becoming a resident. A Class C license is the non-commercial license for drivers 18 and older. You must have your license or permit with you while driving and show it to an officer who asks.

    Source: [1]

  • Other classes and how long they last

    • Class D is the provisional license for drivers aged 16 and 17.
    • An instructional permit carries the class letter followed by "P", so the permit for a regular car is Class CP.
    • A regular Class C license lasts 8 years, and a Class D license lasts 5 years.

    Source: [1] [30]

  • Your steps depend on your age

    Georgia's graduated licensing program for drivers 15 to 18 is called TADRA. It has three steps: the Class CP learner's permit, then the Class D provisional license, then the full Class C license for drivers 18 or older. The details are in the sections below.

    Source: [2] [15]

  • Use the state's own website

    Georgia government websites end in .gov, such as dds.georgia.gov. Private .com or .org sites are not the state. This site is independent and is not the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS).

    Source: [1]

If you are 15 to 17: teen licensing in Georgia

  1. Step 1: the Class CP learner's permit

    The minimum age for the Class CP learner's permit is 15. You must pass a knowledge test of road rules and road signs.

    • At the visit you show your documents, pass a vision exam, take and pass the knowledge exam, and have your photo taken.
    • An applicant under 18 must bring a parent or guardian, a responsible adult or an authorized driver training instructor to sign the License/ID/Permit Form.

    Source: [3] [15]

  2. Who signs for a minor

    • A responsible adult signs an affidavit stating the relationship to the minor, shows ID, and brings paperwork proving the relationship. The manual says a responsible adult must be 18 or older, competent to verify the application, and have personal knowledge of the applicant.
    • No responsible adult signature is needed if the minor is emancipated, validly married, or on active duty in the U.S. armed forces.
    • The person who signs can ask for the minor's permit or license to be revoked at any time before the minor's 18th birthday.

    Source: [19] [1] [3]

  3. Proof of school enrollment

    Applicants under 18 must provide proof of school enrollment.

    • Accepted proof includes a school transcript (not certified), a recent progress or grade report, or a current school ID card.
    • A home-schooled applicant gives a Certificate of Enrollment or a Declaration of Intent to Utilize a Home Study Program filed with the Georgia Department of Education.
    • An applicant under 18 who is not enrolled in school can give a high school diploma, a GED, a special diploma, a certification of high school completion, or proof of enrollment in a GED program or a post-secondary school.

    Source: [3]

  4. Step 1: practice with the permit

    With a Class CP permit you may drive only with a supervising driver who is 21 or older, is licensed to drive a Class C vehicle, is able to take control, and sits beside you.

    Source: [3]

  5. Joshua's Law: driver education

    Joshua's Law requires 16- and 17-year-olds to complete an approved driver education course by one of four methods. A 17-year-old applying on or after July 1, 2021 must meet the same requirements as a 16-year-old.

    • Method 1: 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours behind the wheel at the certified school, plus 40 hours of supervised driving with a parent or guardian, 6 of them at night.
    • Method 2: 30 hours of classroom instruction at the certified school, plus 40 hours of parent-taught behind-the-wheel training using the Parent/Teen Driving Guide.
    • Methods 3 and 4 replace the classroom with 30 hours of online instruction from a certified virtual program.
    • Supervised driving means driving with a person who is at least 21, holds an unexpired Class C license, sits next to the driver and can take control.
    • The driver education course must be approved by DDS. Courses not approved by DDS cannot be used for the Class D license.
    • A teen who took driver education in another state needs a Georgia-certified course. Teens of active-duty military parents may be able to use an out-of-state certificate; see the DDS Joshua's Law page.

    Source: [14] [16]

  6. Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP)

    • ADAP is a mandatory course that Georgia teens under 18 must complete for the Class D license.
    • ADAP is a 4-hour course that most teens complete in their first year of high school as part of health, physical education or ROTC classes.
    • eADAP (online) is only for teens who cannot take the classroom course at school, for example because they were absent, recently moved or are home-schooled.
    • Without ADAP a teen cannot get a Georgia license until 18. At 18, ADAP is no longer required.

    Source: [18] [17]

  7. Step 2: the Class D provisional license

    The minimum age for the Class D license is 16. To apply you must:

    • have held a valid Class CP permit for at least 1 year and 1 day (time held on an out-of-state learner's permit counts, but the permit must be transferred to Georgia, and the total time must still be 1 year and 1 day);
    • have no major traffic violations that resulted in suspension of the permit;
    • have completed all Joshua's Law requirements (driver education and supervised driving) and ADAP or eADAP.

    Source: [4]

  8. Step 2: the visit and the road test

    At the visit you show your documents, pass a vision exam, pass the applicable road skills test, and have your photo taken. Anyone taking a road test must schedule a road test appointment after submitting their information online. For the road test, see The tests below.

    Source: [4]

  9. A 17-year-old in the military

    A 17-year-old who is enlisted in the military may apply for a Class C license and is exempt from the one year and one day permit period.

    Source: [4] [1]

  10. Step 3: the Class C license

    • A Class D holder who is 18 or older can upgrade to Class C online or in the DDS 2 GO app.
    • Drivers 18 or older with no major traffic convictions in the last 12 months may apply for Class C in person or online.
    • For U.S. citizens exchanging a Class D for a Class C, no other documentation or testing is required.

    Source: [5] [15] [1]

Rules for young drivers

  • Class D: driving hours

    A Class D holder may not drive between 12:00 midnight and 5:00 a.m., with no exceptions.

    Source: [4]

  • Class D: passengers

    • For the first 6 months, only immediate family members may ride in the vehicle.
    • For the second 6 months, only one passenger under 21 who is not immediate family may ride in the vehicle.
    • After 1 year, up to three passengers under 21 who are not immediate family may ride in the vehicle.
    • Immediate family includes parents and step-parents, grandparents, siblings and step-siblings, children, and anyone else who lives at the driver's residence.
    • These restrictions depend on the class of license, not on your age, so they still apply at 17 or 18 while you hold the Class D.

    Source: [4] [1] [15]

  • Suspensions for drivers under 21

    • The permit or license of anyone under 21 who is convicted of certain listed offenses is suspended for six months after a first conviction and twelve months after a second or later conviction. One of the listed offenses is exceeding the speed limit by 24 mph or more.
    • Licenses are suspended for anyone under 18 who gets 4 points in twelve months, and for anyone under 21 who is convicted of a 4-point violation.

    Source: [1] [28]

  • Alcohol for drivers under 21

    • A driver under 21 is considered under the influence of alcohol at a blood alcohol concentration of 0.02 or more.
    • A first DUI with a blood alcohol concentration of .02 or more but under .08, suppressed test results, or no test brings a license suspension of at least 6 months.
    • A blood alcohol concentration of .08 or greater, or refusing the chemical test, brings a suspension of at least 12 months.

    Source: [1]

If you are 18 or older

  • Who can apply for a Class C license

    A Class C license is for drivers 18 and older. A driver who is transferring can be 17 if they hold an equivalent Class C non-commercial license from another state.

    Source: [5]

  • A first-time adult applicant

    • You must take and pass a knowledge exam.
    • You pass a vision exam and the applicable road skills test, and have your photo taken.
    • You must schedule a road test and complete the online application.
    • A first-time Class C applicant must swear or affirm under penalty of law to 40 hours of supervised driving, 6 of them at night.

    Source: [5] [1] [15]

  • The adult road test

    • Adults taking the road test sign an affidavit confirming 40 hours of supervised road driving, including 6 hours at night.
    • An adult road test candidate must be accompanied by a licensed driver who is 21 or older. No children or pets may be in the vehicle.
    • People whose licenses are suspended are not eligible to take the road test.

    Source: [12]

Moving to Georgia

New Resident Guide →

  • Deadline: 30 days

    New residents have 30 days after becoming a Georgia resident to switch to a Georgia license or permit. A person is a resident if they have a permanent home in Georgia, accept employment or enroll children in a public or private school within 10 days of becoming employed in Georgia, or have been present in the state for 30 days or more.

    Source: [6] [23]

  • Who can transfer a license

    Applicants must be at least 18, or 17 with an equivalent Class C license, and must visit a DDS Customer Service Center.

    Source: [6]

  • Whether you test

    • A driver with a valid out-of-state license takes a vision exam and does not need the written knowledge test or the road test.
    • If your license has been expired for about two years or more, you must take and pass the written knowledge, road and vision exams. See the DDS transfer page for the exact rule.
    • No knowledge test is needed to transfer a non-commercial learner's permit, but a vision exam is.
    • Georgia counts the time held on an out-of-state learner's permit toward the one year and one day requirement.

    Source: [6]

  • Good to know

    • The Social Security number is verified with the Social Security Administration, and personal information must match at both agencies.
    • A teen transferring a license or permit must meet all Georgia requirements, including school registration, driver education and ADAP. Applicants under 18 should review the DDS Teen Drivers page.

    Source: [6] [1]

  • Drivers from other countries

    • Drivers with foreign licenses need not get a Georgia license unless they become Georgia residents.
    • A non-citizen who establishes Georgia residency must get a Georgia license within thirty days.
    • A non-citizen must have lawful status in the United States.
    • Drivers from a country that has no reciprocal agreement with DDS take the Georgia written, road and vision tests.
    • South Korean licenses with a consulate letter are exempt from the knowledge and road tests, but the driver takes a vision exam.

    Source: [7] [8]

Documents to bring

  • What you must prove

    • Applicants must show documents proving identity, residential address and U.S. citizenship or lawful presence.
    • The full Social Security number is entered on the online License/ID/Permit Form.
    • All documents must contain the customer's first and last name and be in English. DDS does not accept translated documents.

    Source: [3]

  • Proof of identity for U.S. citizens

    U.S. citizens bring one proof of identity. Accepted documents include:

    • a U.S. birth certificate (original or certified copy);
    • an unexpired U.S. passport or passport card;
    • a certified copy of a Certificate of Naturalization or of Citizenship.

    Source: [3]

  • Social Security number

    If the Social Security number does not verify, acceptable proof includes a Social Security card (original or copy), a printout from the Social Security Administration with name and full number, a W-2 or 1099 form from an employer, or a paycheck stub showing name and full number.

    Source: [3]

  • Two proofs of Georgia residency

    Two proofs of Georgia residency are required. They must come from separate sources or accounts and show your name and current residential address. P.O. boxes do not prove residency.

    • Utility bills dated within the past six months for services at the residential address.
    • Postmarked U.S. Postal Service mail dated within the past six months.
    • Financial statements dated within the past six months (account numbers may be redacted).
    • School records, such as a transcript for the current or prior school year or a report card.

    Source: [3]

  • If you cannot show two residency documents

    • A dependent can use a Georgia or federal income tax return that lists them as a dependent, together with school records showing the address.
    • A resident of a medical or assisted-care facility can use a letter from the facility on official letterhead.

    Source: [10]

  • If your name or gender marker has changed

    • If the name on the identity document differs from the current legal name, documents showing the name change history must be provided.
    • Name changes are accepted with a certified court order, a marriage certificate, a divorce decree or adoption documents.
    • A gender change needs a court order, a physician's letter, or a passport showing the updated gender.

    Source: [3] [23] [9]

  • Non-U.S. citizens

    • Non-U.S. citizens bring one identity document and one proof of lawful status (if required).
    • Non-citizens must submit original immigration documents for each license or ID service request.
    • DDS issues a license only in a name that exactly matches the original immigration documents.
    • An applicant must provide either a Social Security number or a Certification of Social Security Denial Status (form DDS-351).

    Source: [3] [9] [8]

  • Minors

    Minors may use a passport, but proof of guardianship requires a certified birth certificate or court-ordered documents.

    Source: [9]

  • Where to see the full lists

    The full lists of accepted documents are on the DDS pages linked at the bottom of this guide (New License, ID, or Permit; REAL ID). Check them before you go.

    Source: [3]

REAL ID

  • What it is

    The REAL ID Act of 2005 sets federal security standards for state licenses and IDs. Georgia calls this the Secure ID initiative. A REAL ID-compliant card is required for federal purposes starting May 7, 2025, including boarding federally regulated commercial aircraft, entering federal buildings and accessing nuclear power facilities.

    • A Georgia REAL ID license or ID is marked with a gold or black star in the upper right-hand corner.
    • Only one physical card, either the driver's license or the ID card, can bear the REAL ID star. A REAL ID digital license can be held in addition.
    • TSA does not accept temporary (interim) paper licenses or IDs as valid identification.

    Source: [9]

  • How to get one

    • All new customers are issued a REAL ID license or ID. Existing customers who renew or reinstate also get one.
    • The first renewal, reinstatement or issuance of a REAL ID must be done in person at a Customer Service Center.
    • You can get a REAL ID before your renewal is due by bringing the mandatory documents.
    • A U.S. citizen who already has a REAL ID Georgia license does not need to resubmit documents unless changing a name, updating the gender marker or requesting other identity-verifying services.
    • A Georgia license without the star is still valid for driving until its expiration date.

    Source: [10] [9]

  • Documents for a REAL ID

    Someone without a REAL ID, or with an out-of-state or foreign license, visits a Customer Service Center with original or certified documents: identity (1), Social Security number, Georgia residency (2), and, for non-citizens, lawful status. For example, a utility or phone bill dated within the last 6 months showing name and street address can be one residency document.

    Source: [9]

  • Renewing with or without the star

    A holder of a REAL ID license does not need to bring REAL ID documents to renew unless the address or name has changed. A license without the star needs all REAL ID documents.

    Source: [20]

At the Customer Service Center

DDS fees for licenses, permits and other services change, so this guide does not list them. See the DDS Fees and Terms page (linked below).

  • Submit the online form first

    All customers must submit the online License/ID/Permit Form before visiting a center. The form stays on file for 60 days. It helps prevent fraud and prepares the customer for the visit.

    Source: [12] [3]

  • Which center and online options

    A customer may use any Customer Service Center, not only the one in their county. Many services are available online or in the DDS 2 GO app.

    Source: [23]

  • Your photo

    • Everyone applying, reinstating or renewing in person must take a new photo.
    • Head or face coverings are not allowed in the photo except for religious or medical purposes (a sworn statement on form DDS-352 or a signed doctor's statement).
    • The photo must show the face from the crown of the head to the base of the chin, ear to ear, visible and free of shadows.

    Source: [23] [31]

  • Paying

    Customer Service Centers accept cash and credit or debit cards. They do not accept checks, money orders or cashier checks.

    Source: [20] [30]

  • Help for customers with disabilities

    • Special assistance is offered for customers with reading disabilities and hearing impairment (an oral exam, and an interpreter for customers who are hearing impaired). Customers with reading disabilities can request an oral test at a center.
    • A medical report (Form DS-287) completed by a physician is required if the applicant has or ever had a physical or mental condition that could interfere with safe driving.

    Source: [1] [11] [23]

  • Good to know

    • A P.O. box may be used as a mailing address, but a verifiable residential address must be given.
    • You can start registering to vote when you get your license; DDS forwards your voter application to the Georgia Secretary of State.
    • DDS must ask males age 18 whether they have registered with the U.S. Selective Service System at any license or ID transaction.

    Source: [23] [1]

  • The Driver's Manual

    The DDS Driver's Manual 2023-2024 is published on the DDS website (linked below). A free practice test is available online, and all the information needed is in the Drivers Manual.

    Source: [11]

The tests

  • The vision test

    • The vision test requires 20/60 vision in one eye (with or without correction) and a 140-degree field of vision.
    • Someone who fails the field-of-vision test must submit a Vision Report Form completed by a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist.
    • A customer who needs glasses or contacts to pass the initial vision screening gets a corrective-lens restriction on the license.

    Source: [11] [1]

  • The knowledge exam

    First-time applicants for a Georgia license or learner's permit must pass a Knowledge Exam. It has two tests, Road Rules and Road Signs, and you need at least 15 out of 20 correct on each to pass.

    • The Road Rules test covers driver responsibility, knowledge of laws and safe driving practices for the license class you apply for.
    • The Road Signs test checks that you can identify standard highway signs, signals and markers.
    • For non-commercial tests, customers must be on the computer no later than 30 minutes before the center closes.
    • Cell phones, text-messaging and other wireless devices are prohibited in the testing area.
    • Misconduct during the knowledge exam counts the session as a failure.

    Source: [13] [11] [1]

  • Practice

    A free online practice test is available on the DDS website, and all the information needed is in the Drivers Manual.

    Source: [11]

  • The road skills test: the vehicle

    • DDS gives Class C or D road tests only in a four-wheel vehicle, and the applicant provides the vehicle.
    • The vehicle needs valid liability insurance and registration, and it must pass a safety inspection.
    • No other minors, children or pets may be in the vehicle during the test. In the virtual road test, a licensed adult who is 21 or older rides in the vehicle.
    • For rental cars, the applicant's name must be on the rental agreement.
    • If the vehicle has temporary tags or was bought within the last 30 days, bring a bill of sale.
    • If the car has no working turn signals, the driver must know hand signals.
    • The road test may be taken in a vehicle with driver-assistance technology, but the applicant must show they can operate the vehicle without it.

    Source: [1] [11] [12]

  • The road skills test: booking and format

    • Appointments are booked and changed with the online scheduling tool. Same-day road test appointments are not available.
    • Walk-ins are not accepted for the road test: you must schedule an appointment.
    • Testing may be suspended for bad weather, equipment failure or other circumstances beyond DDS's control.
    • The virtual road test is done remotely through a dual-facing camera and a hands-free device, with a licensed adult (21 or older) in the vehicle.
    • The traditional road test is in person with an examiner in the passenger seat.
    • You need at least 75% to pass. At the end of the Class C or D road test, the examiner shows the score sheet and gives you a chance to discuss it.

    Source: [12] [11] [1]

  • What the examiner looks for

    • Parallel parking: park midway between two standards so that your car is less than 18 inches from the curb.
    • Backing: back your car about 50 feet at a slow speed, as straight and smooth as possible, looking back at all times.
    • Stopping: stop before reaching a pedestrian crosswalk.
    • Yielding: yield to pedestrians, motor vehicles, bicyclists and anyone else who moves in the intersection before you.
    • Posture: keep both hands on the steering wheel.
    • Following: do not drive close behind other cars. Count "one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two" past a fixed reference point.

    Source: [11]

  • If you do not pass

    • After failing the Knowledge Exam or the Road Skills Test, you wait 1 day to retest. After a second failure, you wait 7 days.
    • A 30-day wait applies if you fail the Road Skills Test because of an accident or traffic violation (ticketed or not).

    Source: [11] [1]

After you pass

  • Your temporary license

    After passing all tests, the driver gets a temporary license or permit and the permanent one is mailed. A renewal in person also gets an interim license while the permanent one is processed. Do not laminate the interim license, because lamination degrades its security features.

    Source: [1] [20] [23]

  • Renewing

    • A license can be renewed up to 150 days before it expires, and a renewed license is valid for up to 8 years.
    • Renewal can be done online, in person at a center, or by mail. Bring your current license or ID to renew in person.
    • Online renewal requires being a Georgia resident and at least 18, and being a U.S. citizen (if your citizenship changed since the last renewal, visit a center).
    • Online renewal requires the current license to be a REAL ID document (gold or black star).
    • A suspended, cancelled or revoked license cannot be renewed online. Online renewal is also not possible to remove a restriction code (for example, corrective lenses) or to change height, weight or photo.

    Source: [20]

  • Renewing by mail

    Mail-in renewal is for U.S. citizens who cannot renew in person: customers in the military and their dependents stationed out of state, customers who attend school out of state, and customers who work out of state (students and workers for one issuance only). Applicants use the Mail-In Renewal Packet. It usually takes about 30 days to process, and DDS recommends sending it at least 60 days before the license expires.

    Source: [21]

  • Drivers 64 and older

    • Georgia law requires drivers 64 and older to pass a vision screening at each renewal.
    • Drivers 64 and older can renew online by uploading a vision report (form DDS-MR-274) or a detailed vision exam, dated within the last two years and completed by an optometrist or ophthalmologist.
    • A driver who stops driving can voluntarily surrender the license at a center (form DDS-577) and apply for an ID. Reinstating the license may require retesting.
    • A relative, court, law enforcement officer, judge, doctor or citizen who is concerned about a license holder's diminished driving ability can ask DDS to review the situation.

    Source: [22]

  • Changing your address or name

    • One free name or address change is allowed during the term of the original license, permit or ID card.
    • Customers must update their address with DDS within 60 days of moving, at a center or on the DDS website.
    • A driver's license name change must be done within 60 days of the name change, and name changes must be completed in person at a DDS Customer Service Center.

    Source: [25] [1] [23]

  • Replacing a lost, stolen or damaged license

    • A lost, stolen or damaged license, ID or permit can be replaced online, in the DDS 2 GO app, or in person.
    • Online replacement requires a regular non-commercial license, Georgia residency, U.S. citizenship and a REAL ID document.
    • In person, bring one original or certified Category A document and two Category B documents. Names must match and all documents must be in English.
    • If your license was stolen, DDS suggests monitoring your bank and credit cards and credit reports, and possibly placing a fraud alert.

    Source: [24] [23]

  • Georgia Digital License and ID

    The Georgia Digital License and ID is a free and optional service for eligible customers. It is not a replacement for the physical card when driving. A digital license updates automatically when the physical card is renewed or updated, and for birthdays and driver status changes.

    Source: [32] [25]

  • A license and an ID card

    A person can have both a Georgia license or permit and an ID card, but only one of them can be a Secure ID (REAL ID) document.

    Source: [23]

Liability insurance

  • Insurance for drivers

    • A driver of a Georgia-registered vehicle must carry automobile liability insurance of at least the legal minimum.
    • At a traffic stop, the officer will typically ask for the driver's license, proof of insurance and vehicle registration.
    • Failing to show valid proof of insurance to a law enforcement officer leads to suspension of the license or permit. No insurance, or failure to show proof of insurance, is an offense for which DDS will suspend the license.

    Source: [28] [1] [27]

  • The Safety Responsibility Law

    The purpose of the law is to remove irresponsible drivers and to protect insured motorists from uninsured motorists. Failing to satisfy a claim for crash damage can lead to an order suspending the license. To avoid suspension, the insurer can file Form SR-21 if liability insurance covered the crash.

    Source: [1]

  • Driver education and insurance

    Georgia law allows insurers to offer premium reductions for customers who complete a driver education course. DDS recommends asking your insurance agent.

    Source: [16]

Keeping your license

  • Points

    • Points are added to the license on conviction of certain violations.
    • A driver with 15 points in a 24-month period has the license suspended. When a license is suspended for accumulating points, the point total is restored to zero.
    • Up to 7 points can be reduced once every 5 years with a certified Driver Improvement (defensive driving) course. Bring the original certificate to a center or mail it.
    • A defendant who completes a certified 6-hour defensive driving course before the court date can avoid points. The court may accept this plea once every five years.
    • No points are added for speeding less than 15 mph over the posted limit or for "too fast for conditions".
    • Sample points: aggressive driving 6, reckless driving 4, unlawfully passing a school bus 6, failing to obey a traffic-control device 3, failing to obey a police officer 3.
    • Sample points for speeding: 15 to 18 mph over the limit 2 points, 19 to 23 over 3 points, 24 to 33 over 4 points, 34 or more over 6 points.

    Source: [26] [1]

  • Driving under the influence and speeding

    • For drivers 21 and older, the blood alcohol limit is 0.08.
    • A DUI conviction at age 21 or older means suspension or revocation for 120 days to five years, depending on the prior record.
    • Georgia law requires submitting to chemical tests. Refusing means a license suspension of at least one year.
    • An Administrative License Suspension results from a DUI arrest when a state-administered test shows impairment or the driver refuses the test.
    • A Super Speeder conviction is speeding at 75 mph or more on a two-lane road or highway, or at 85 mph and above on any road or highway. The driver has 120 days from the notice date to pay the Super Speeder fee to DDS, and failing to pay in time suspends the license. DDS sends a notice by mail with the amount; see the DDS Reinstate a suspended license page.

    Source: [1] [28] [34]

  • Convictions elsewhere and court problems

    • Convictions from other states are placed on a Georgia licensee's record and treated as if they occurred in Georgia.
    • Georgia courts must report convictions that affect driving privileges to DDS.
    • Georgia law suspends the license of anyone who fails a child support obligation.
    • A failure-to-appear suspension occurs when a driver fails to appear in court or does not pay a traffic citation.
    • Hit and run, or leaving the scene of an accident (Georgia Code section 40-6-270), is an offense for which DDS suspends the license.

    Source: [1] [28] [27]

  • Limited driving permits

    When a license is suspended, a limited driving permit may be available during the suspension. It restricts where and why you can drive. Limited permits are not valid for driving a commercial vehicle and may be revoked by DDS, for example for violating a state law or a condition of the permit, or because of another imposed suspension.

    Source: [29]

  • Getting your license back

    Reinstatement requirements vary. The fastest way to see them is to sign in to DDS Online Services for step-by-step instructions, or to use the DDS online tool that checks license status, suspensions and reinstatement requirements. DDS recommends the DDS 2 GO app and allowing time for the court to send conviction information before you check your status.

    Source: [28] [33]

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Sources

  1. Georgia DDS Driver's Manual 2023-2024 (HTML edition; PDF file revised June 2023) (dds.georgia.gov) — Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
  2. Teen Drivers (dds.georgia.gov) — Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
  3. Get a Learners Permit (Class CP) (dds.georgia.gov) — Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
  4. Get a Class D Provisional License (dds.georgia.gov) — Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
  5. Get a (Class C) License in Georgia (dds.georgia.gov) — Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
  6. Transfer Out-of-State Driver's License/ID (dds.georgia.gov) — Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
  7. Drivers From Other Nations (dds.georgia.gov) — Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
  8. Information for Non-US Citizens (dds.georgia.gov) — Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
  9. Georgia REAL ID Information (dds.georgia.gov) — Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
  10. Real ID FAQs (dds.georgia.gov) — Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
  11. Test and Exams Information (dds.georgia.gov) — Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
  12. Road Test Appointments (dds.georgia.gov) — Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
  13. Practice Test (dds.georgia.gov) — Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
  14. Joshua's Law Requirements (dds.georgia.gov) — Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
  15. Teen Driving Laws FAQs (dds.georgia.gov) — Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
  16. Driver Education FAQs (dds.georgia.gov) — Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
  17. ADAP FAQs (dds.georgia.gov) — Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
  18. Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP/eADAP) (dds.georgia.gov) — Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
  19. Responsible Adult (signature on application of a minor) (dds.georgia.gov) — Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
  20. Renew My License (dds.georgia.gov) — Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
  21. Mail-In Renewals (dds.georgia.gov) — Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
  22. Senior Drivers (Drivers 64 and over) (dds.georgia.gov) — Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
  23. License FAQs (dds.georgia.gov) — Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
  24. Replace a lost or stolen license, ID or permit (dds.georgia.gov) — Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
  25. Update/Change License Information (dds.georgia.gov) — Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
  26. Points and Points Reduction (dds.georgia.gov) — Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
  27. Suspensions and Disqualification Offenses (dds.georgia.gov) — Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
  28. Reinstate Suspended License (dds.georgia.gov) — Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
  29. Limited Permits (dds.georgia.gov) — Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
  30. Fees and Terms (dds.georgia.gov) — Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
  31. Photo Requirements (dds.georgia.gov) — Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
  32. Georgia Digital Driver's License and ID (dds.georgia.gov) — Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
  33. New License, ID, or Permit (dds.georgia.gov) — Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
  34. Administrative License Suspension (ALS) (dds.georgia.gov) — Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)