DDS has upgraded the Driver's License System!
All users must re-create their login account to gain access to our Online Services and the DDS 2 GO Mobile App.
Drivers From Other Nations
You do not need to apply for a Georgia license unless you become a resident of Georgia.
If you become a resident, you must meet the requirements for Identity, Citizenship, and Residency. If you are driving in Georgia with a license issued by a driver's licensing authority of a foreign country, a law enforcement officer may ask for your passport or visa to verify the validity of your driver's license. See Georgia Rule O.C.G.A. § 40-5-21 for information.
All documents must be in English.
General Information
- Georgia recognizes driver's licenses issued by countries that have a reciprocal agreement with the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS). The license must be equivalent to a Georgia Class C Regular License
- Driver’s licenses issued by the Republic of South Korea and accompanied by a License Certification Letter from the South Korean Consulate is exempt from taking the Georgia knowledge (written) and road tests. You will be required to take and pass a vision exam.
- If you are a driver from a nation that does not have a reciprocal agreement with DDS, you will be required to take and pass a Georgia's written, road and vision test to get your Georgia Driver's License.
- All drivers are required to present their Foreign/International License/or ID Card.
- South Korea ONLY: You must also present a letter from the South Korean Consulate.
- All Foreign/International Licenses will be returned with the following exceptions:
- You are applying for a Commercial License or Permit
- You are a US Citizens who holds a license, permit, or ID card issued by any foreign jurisdiction or US Territory
- Customers with dual citizenship U.S. and foreign may choose whether or not they wish to retain a foreign driver's license unless you are applying for a Commercial License or Permit.
Social Security Number Requirements
- All applicants must provide either a Social Security number or a letter of ineligibility for a Social Security Card Denial Notice (Form SSAL 676). All non-US Citizens who are not authorized to work in the United States, under their current immigration status, will need to obtain the Form SSA-L676.
- Collection and verification of social security numbers are required by state and federal law prior to issuance of a driver’s license or identification card. You must present this form if required when visiting a Customer Service Center.
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IF YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR A SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
You must obtain a letter of ineligibility, (Form SSAL676), from the Social Security Administration if the Department of Homeland Security has not given you permission to work in the United States.
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SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS BASED ON WORK AUTHORIZATION:
Non-citizens who have permission from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to work in the United States must apply for a Social Security number. To apply for a Social Security number or for further details on social security numbers for non-US citizens visit, www.ssa.gov
Idenity Requirements
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For a full list of documents showing you identity, residential address, U.S. citizenship or proof of lawful status in the United States, please visit Real ID Requirements.
Non-Citizens Driver’s License, Permit or Identification Card One-Time Extension
The Department of Driver Services provides a one-time 120-day extension for any non-citizen who meets the following requirements:
- Must be an existing DDS customer
- The Georgia license, permit or identification card must have expired or must be expiring within thirty (30) days
- Must provide proof of having requested an extension for time to remain lawfully within the United States by presenting an original I-797C Notice of Action.