Fees and Terms

What forms of payment does the Georgia Department of Driver Services accept?

  • DDS Customer Service Centers take cash, credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay
  • DDS Online Services and the DDS 2 GO mobile app take only credit or debit cards.
  • The cards accepted are Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express

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NOTE: Customers using Online Services may receive a $5.00 Discount for eligible transactions.  The discount is not reflected in the fees listed.  Free documents are excluded.

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  • Non-Commercial License Fees
    Regular Licenses and Permits
    License TypeLicense TermFeeNote
    Regular Driver's License (Class A, B, C, E, F, M)8 Years$32Volunteer Firefighters will not incur a fee for a (Class E or F) license. 
    Learner's Permit (Class CP) 2 Years$10The $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 YearsNo Fee 
    National Guard Driver's License 8 YearsNo FeeRequires proof of eligibility for each renewal or issuance.
    Veterans Driver's License8 YearsNo Fee 
  • Commercial License Fees

    NOTE: All Commercial (CDL) Licenses require a CDL Application Fee. 

    Commercial License and Permit Fees
    License TypeLicense TermFeeNote

    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 $10The $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 FeeN/A$35 
    CDL Road Skills TestN/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 EndorsementTerm of License$15 
  • Identification (ID) Card Fees
    Fees for Georgia ID, VET ID, etc.
    License TypeLicense TermFee
    Georgia ID Card8 Years$32
    Voter ID (Note: Must provide proof of valid registration)8 YearsNo Fee When Qualified
    Honorary ID Card8 YearsNo Fee
    National Guard ID CardNot AvailableN/A
    Veteran ID Card (combat)8 YearsNo Fee
    Veteran ID Card (Non-Combat)8 Years$32
    Veteran Handicapped ID Card6 months (temporary)
    4 years    		No Fee
    Handicapped ID Card8 Years$5
    Indigent ID Card (Note: Must present voucher and required documents to receive ID)8 YearsNOTE: Must provide proof of valid voter registration)$5 (May be billable to shelters with agreements with DDS)
  • Limited Permit and Probationary License Fees
    Limited Permits & Probationary Licenses 
    License TypeLicense TermFee
    Limited PermitUp to 1 Year$32
    Limited Permit Renewal1 Year$10
    Limited Permit ReplacementEqual 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 ReplacementEqual to Original Term of Permit$20

     

    Note 1: This fee is in addition to any reinstatement fees that may be required.

  • Other Service Fees
    Other Service Fees
    ServiceTermFee
    Address ChangeOriginal Expiration DateFree once per Renewal Period (Note 1) 
    Gender ChangeOriginal Expiration Date$10
    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 ReportN/A$6
    Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) - 7 Year ReportN/A$8
    Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) - Lifetime ReportN/A$8
    License Renewal - Online and the DDS 2 GO appVaries$5 Discount off Original License Fee
    Administrative License Suspension Hearing Request How Do I Submit an ALS Hearing Request

    Note 1:  Address Change:

    • Only 1 free name/address change is allowed during the term of your license.  Any extra changes during a term may need you to renew and pay the renewal fees.

    Note 2: Replacements:

    • If you request a replacement driver's license/permit/ID card within 150 days of the original date:
      • it will be processed as a renewal
      • a new term will apply
      • and new fees will apply.