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Georgia Licenses, IDs, and Permits

Explore Georgia driver's licenses, ID cards, and permits. Find the right credentials, understand the requirements, and get started today.

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Each selection will guide you through the specific requirements, documents, and steps needed to complete your transaction with the Georgia Department of Driver Services.
Information about REAL ID
New License, ID, or Permit
Renew License, ID, or Permit
Update/Replace License, ID, or Permit
Transfer Your Out-of-State License
Create A Digital Driver's License
Violations, Suspensions, & Revocations
Information about REAL ID

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.
Teen driving a modern sedan with an adult in the front passenger seat on a Georgia roadway, both looking attentive and calm, with a simple suburban background.
Teenage Drivers
A senior driver 64 and older working to renew their Georgia drivers license.
Drivers 64 & Over
An animated image of a large 18-wheeled truck and trailer parked at a station with a clipboard laying on the ground nearby and a backdrop of the United States map in the background.
Commercial (CDL) Drivers
Man riding a motorcycle stopped at a stop light and looking both ways to ensure he is driving safely on Georgia roads.
Motorcycle Drivers
Three people standing together in military uniforms in front of a building.
Military, Veterans, and National Guard
Woman driving a vehicle on Georgia roadways with a handicap placard hanging from her rear view mirror.
Customers with Disabilities
A firefighter, ambulance driver, and farmer standing in front of their respective vehicles on a road with an orange traffic cone in front of each person.
Firefighter, Emergency, Agricultural
Three individuals standing in front of a road and car holding a drivers license, passport, and documents.
Non-US Citizen Information
Someone that just moved to Georgia from out-of-state presenting their license to a DDS employee in order to transfer their license to a Georgia State License.

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

Login or Create an Account

Login or create an account to manage your license or ID with DDS Online Services.

Online Services

Check License Status

Need to check the status of your driver’s license? Use our quick and secure online tool to view your current license status, including any suspensions, reinstatement requirements, or eligibility updates. It only takes a few minutes and can help you stay informed and avoid unexpected issues on the road. Start your license status check now.

Check Status
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Organ Donor Information

License FAQs

Explore the answers to the most frequently asked questions about Georgia licenses, IDs, and permits, including what you need to know before you apply or visit a DDS Customer Service Center.

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