Update and Replacement Services

Update/Replace License, ID, or Permit

Update or replace your Georgia license, ID, or permit when details change or your card is lost, stolen, or damaged, online or at DDS.

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Update/Change License Information

Customers are allowed one free name or address change during the term of their original driver's license/permit/ID card. Learn more about how to update your license information such as your address, name, or any physical changes.

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Replace Your License, ID, or Permit

If your license, id, or permit has been lost, stolen, or damaged, you can request a replacement license online, or in-person. Learn more about how to replace your License, ID, or Permit.

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GA REAL ID Licenses can be renewed online or in person and then mailed to you directly.

Renew Your License, ID, or Permit

Renewing your license in Georgia can be done online, in person at a center, or by mail. Learn more about how to Renew your License, ID, or Permit.

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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
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What is a REAL ID?

Learn what a REAL ID is, when you’ll need one for air travel and secure federal facilities, and how to get a REAL ID-compliant Georgia license or ID, including required documents and eligibility details.

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

Continue Your Legacy

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

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

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.

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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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