How Do I Get a Georgia State ID Card?

There is no age limit. Any person old enough to sign their name, or make a mark indicating their legal signature can apply.

All Georgia licensed drivers are eligible for a Georgia ID card.

You must present documents showing your identity, residential address, full social security number, and U.S. citizenship or proof of lawful status in the United States. Please refer to Real ID Requirements for more information.

If you have received a driver's license/permit/ID card in another state, and that card or stolen:

• You must provide a certified copy of your driving record or motor vehicle report from the state that issued the card.

• The MVR must be dated within the last 30 days.

• NOTE: DDS does not accept uncertified copies printed from websites. You can send a fax to the DDS directly from the other state agency.

Applicants under age 18 must bring a Parent/Guardian, Responsible Adult, or an Authorized Driver Training Instructor with them to sign the License/ID/Permit form. The Responsible Adult must provide paperwork to show their relationship. 

Be prepared to pay the required fee. See FEES and TERMS for more information.

All documents must be in English.

Applicants that have a valid driver's license/permit/ID card from another state are not eligible for a Georgia ID card. Only if they surrender the out-of-state driver's license/permit/ID card, they are able to apply.

Applicants can apply for an ID card if a Georgia or out-of-state driver's license is valid, suspended/revoked, cancelled, or expired.

Applicants that have a valid driver's license from another country are eligible for a Georgia ID card. You are not required to surrender your out-of-country driver’s license.