Fees and Terms

NOTE: Customers using Online Services and the DDS 2 GO Mobile app may receive a $5.00 Discount for eligible transactions. The discount is not reflected in the fees listed. Free documents are excluded.

2. Issuance of Limited Driving Permits (Does not include Ignition Interlock Permits)

3. Renewal of Limited Driving Permits (Does not include Ignition Interlock Permits)

Non-Commercial License Fees

Regular Licenses and Permits
License Type	License Term	Fee	Note
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

Commercial License Fees

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

Commercial License and Permit Fees
License Type	License Term	Fee	Note
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

Identification (ID) Card Fees

Fees for Georgia ID, VET ID, etc.
License Type	License Term	Fee
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 and Probationary License Fees

Limited Permits & Probationary Licenses
License Type	License Term	Fee
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)	If customers consented to the state-administered chemical test Required to successfully maintain the ignition interlock for a period of 4 months. OR If customers DID NOT consent to the state-administered chemical test 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

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

Other Service Fees

Other Service Fees
Service	Term	Fee
Address Change	Original Expiration Date	Free once per Renewal Period (Note 1)
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

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.

Please be advised that effective July 1, 2022 fees will increase for the replacement of licenses, IDs, and permits.

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Fees and Terms