Fees and Terms

Regular Driver's License (Class A, B, C, E, F, M)

8 Years

$32

Volunteer Firefighters will not incur a fee for a (Class E or F) license. 

Learner's Permit (Class CP) 

2 Years

$10

The $10 permit fee is paid before the test begins.  If you fail any part of the test, you will not receive a refund. The permit fee must be paid again before every testing attempt.

Learner's Permit (Class EP and FP)

1 Year

$10 

Learner's Permit (Class MP)

6 Months

$10

Provisional Driver's License (Class D)

5 Years

$10

Honorary Driver's License 

8 Years

No Fee

National Guard Driver's License 

8 Years

No Fee

Requires proof of eligibility for each renewal or issuance.

Veterans Driver's License (Combat)

8 Years

No Fee

Veterans Driver's License (Non-Combat) (Class A, B, C, and M)

8 Years

$32

CDL License (Class A, B, and C)

8 Years

$32

Restricted CDL, Class B is valid for 5 years but limited to the seasonal period. 

The Farm Services Related Industries Waiver card will be issued for a continuous 180-day period. Applicants are permitted to get one waiver card in any twelve (12) month period. 

CDL Licenses with an H or X endorsement limited to 5 years. 

CDL Learner's Permit (Class AP, BP)

On or after July 1, 2021, valid for 365 days 

$10

The $10 permit fee is required before the test begins. If you fail any part of the test, you will not get a refund.  You must pay the permit fee again before every testing attempt.

CDL Application Fee

N/A

$35

CDL Road Skills Test

N/A

$50

CDL Endorsements

Term of License w/o Hazmat

$5 each

All endorsements except Hazmat are valid for the term of the CDL License. Endorsements are automatically renewed with the CDL License without any additional fees. 

TSA Background and Fingerprints are required for Hazmat for 1st-time issuance as well as renewals.

Licenses with Hazmat are valid for 5 years from the Threat Assessment date. Applicants must pass a Hazmat knowledge test and TSA Background checks to be renewed. 

If Hazmat Endorsements are added during the initial issuance, then no fee applies. 

All endorsements added after initial issuance require a one-time $5 Fee.

For-Hire Endorsement

Term of License

$15

Georgia ID Card

8 Years

$32

Voter ID (Note: Must provide proof of valid registration)

8 Years

No Fee When Qualified

Honorary ID Card

8 Years

No Fee

National Guard ID Card

Not Available

N/A

Veteran ID Card (combat)

8 Years

No Fee

Veteran ID Card (Non-Combat)

8 Years

$32

Veteran Handicapped ID Card

6 months (temporary)
4 years

No Fee

Handicapped ID Card

8 Years

$5

Indigent ID Card (Note: Must present voucher and required documents to receive ID)

8 Years

NOTE: Must provide proof of valid voter registration)$5 (May be billable to shelters with agreements with DDS)

Limited Permit

Up to 1 Year

$32

Limited Permit Renewal

1 Year

$10

Limited Permit Replacement

Equal to Original Term of Permit

$20

Ignition Interlock Device Limited Permit

(IDLP)

1. If customers consented to the state-administered chemical test
   1. Required to successfully maintain the ignition interlock for a period of 4 months.                         OR
2. If customers DID NOT consent to the state-administered chemical test
   1. Required to successfully maintain the ignition interlock for a period of 12 months.

$25

Ignition Interlock Device Limited Permit

(IDLP) Renewal

2 Months

$5

Ignition Interlock Device Limited Permit

(IDLP) Restrictions Removal

$100 (Note 1)

Controlled Substance Permit

(after 3rd violation)

Up to 3 Years

$25

Habitual Violator Probationary Driver's License (HVPL)

Up to 3 Years

$210

Habitual Violator Probationary Driver's License Replacement

Equal to Original Term of Permit

$20

Gender Change

Original Expiration Date

$5

Driver's License Replacement (Note 2)

Reinstatement Fees and Payment Options

Replacement/Duplicate: Driver's License, Permit, or ID Card

(Excludes Limited Permit and HVPL.)

Original Expiration Date

$10

Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) - 3 Year Report

N/A

$6

Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) - 7 Year Report

N/A

$8

Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) - Lifetime Report

N/A

$8

License Renewal - Online and the DDS 2 GO app

Varies

$5 Discount off Original License Fee