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Georgia Licenses, ID's and Permits

More Information by Driver Type

Find specialized guidance tailored to your specific situation. Whether you're a teen driver trying to upgrade your permit, a senior driver looking to renew your license, an active military member stationed in Georgia, someone with a disability, a commercial driver pursuing a CDL, or a motorcyclist, each category provides targeted information about age requirements, documentation, testing procedures, endorsements, and available exemptions that apply to your unique circumstances.
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Teenage Drivers
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Drivers 64 & Over
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Commercial (CDL) Drivers
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Motorcycle Drivers
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Military, Veterans, and National Guard
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Customers with Disabilities
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Firefighter, Emergency, Agricultural
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Non-US Citizen Information
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New Georgia Residents and Out-of-State License Transfers

Moving to Georgia from another state? You'll need to transfer your existing driver's license to a Georgia license within 30 days of establishing residency. The transfer process is straightforward and can often be completed in a single visit.

Out-of-State Transfers

Fast Lane

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Why wait? Skip the line! Your Georgia Digital License and ID, sometimes referred to as a mobile Driver's License (mDL), is your key to VIP treatment in the Fast Lane!

Fast Lane Info

Important Information

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Non-Domiciled CLPs and Non-Domiciled CDLs

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced an emergency interim final rule to strengthen federal oversight of how states issue non-domiciled commercial learner’s permits (CLPs) and commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs). The rule comes in response to a nationwide review conducted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) revealing widespread non-compliance state driver licensing agencies and a troubling series of fatal crashes caused by nondomiciled CDL holders.

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Medical Certificates Become Automated

Beginning June 18, 2025, all CDL Medical Certificates must be submitted directly to FMCSA by the CDL customer’s Medical Examiner.

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Digital Driver's License and ID

Go digital with your driver's license! Enjoy faster verification, increased security, and added convenience. Get your Georgia Digital Driver's License and ID today!

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Real ID Compliance

All Georgia driver’s licenses and IDs issued after 2012 are REAL ID-compliant, identifiable by a gold or black star in the upper right-hand corner, indicating compliance with federal REAL ID requirements.

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Adding an Emergency Contact

Follow our guide to add or update emergency contacts to your GA DDS account in minutes right from the comfort of your home.

Emergency Contact Instructions

Opt-In/Out of Electronic Notification Reminders

Georgia’s 2024 legislation enhances drivers’ convenience across the state! This law allows drivers to opt in for electronic reminders for state issued ID and/or driver’s license renewal(s). Drivers will receive timely notifications via email and/or text to ensure that a renewal date is never missed. Note: You will be asked to log in to your account.

Update Your Profile

New Rules for Changing an Address

Customers are allowed one free name or address change during the term of their original driver's license/permit/ID card.

To change your address a second time or subsequent time, there will be a $10 fee. If you are within 150 days of the expiration date of your license, you will be required to renew your license.

Learn About License Changes

Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Status & CDL Downgrades

Beginning July 1, 2024, the Georgia Department of Driver Services will begin removing the commercial driving privileges (downgrade) from the driver's license of customers that are “prohibited” until the driver completes the return-to-duty (RTD) process.

Learn About CDL Downgrades

Continue Your Legacy

Through the Georgia Organ Donor program your legacy can live on by helping others live.

When you sign up to be an organ, eye, and tissue donor, you can save lives and help families for years to come. Through organ, eye and tissue donation, your story continues.

Organ Donor Information

Related News

Vehicle Registration

If you need to get or renew your tags, register your vehicle, obtain a new license plate, cancel a registration, get a title, or access other vehicle-related services, please visit the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) Motor Vehicle Division.

Visit DOR's Website

Georgia Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

If you or someone else is in distress, feel like there may be a risk of suicide, or having a crisis related to mental health, substance use, or a developmental disability, Call or Text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org.

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Human Trafficking Notice

Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery in which traffickers use force, fraud, or coercion to control victims for the purpose of engaging in acts or services against his/her will. Call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center at 1-888-373-7888 or the Statewide Georgia Hotline for Human Trafficking at 1-866-363-4842 for help.

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Beware of Fake License Suspension Scam Texts

Protect yourself from license suspension scams—always verify your DDS record directly through official channels to stay safe!

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