Get a Non-Commercial Class E or F?

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• A minimum of 3 months or 3,000 miles driving experience in a vehicle representing the driver's license class for which they are applying.
• Must have a valid Georgia Driver's License. 

• Submit an Application for Issuance of Non-Commercial Class E/F (Form DS-36) . The form must be signed by a Public Agency Employer (or self-certify) attesting that driving requirements have been met.

Be prepared to:

• Show all your documents.
• Pass a Vision Exam.
• Pass applicable Non-Commercial Knowledge Exam
• Take a photo.
• Pay the license fee. See Fees and Terms for more information.

A Non-Commercial Class E & F is available for anyone who intends to operate a vehicle:

• With GVWR over 26,001 lbs. and/or towing over 10,000 lbs for non-commercial use only

There are no endorsements for non-commercial Class E or F driver's licenses.  

Examples:  

• Agricultural Vehicles must:

  • Be controlled and/or operated by the farmer, or relatives or employees of the farmer. 
  • Be used to transport agricultural products, farm machinery, or farm supplies to or from a farm.
  • Be operated within 150 miles of the farm.
  • Be operating as a common carrier (for-profit or trade/barter).

• Firefighter/ Emergency Vehicles must: 

  • Be equipped with lights and a siren.
  • Be a vehicle necessary for the preservation of lives or property or the execution of emergency governmental affairs.
  • Function as a:
    • Firetruck
    • Hook and ladder truck
    • Foam or water transport truck
    • Police special operations vehicle
    • Ambulance
  • Be exempt from normal traffic regulations when operating as an authorized emergency vehicle.
  • Operate the appropriate class of vehicle when accompanied by a person:
    • Who is licensed to drive that class of vehicle
    • Who is fit and capable of exercising control of the vehicle
    • Who occupies a seat beside the driver.
  • NOTE: Volunteer Firefighters may be able to obtain their class E or F license for free.
  •  Volunteer Firefighters may visit a Customer Service Center and bring the following:
    • DDS Form DS-517  printed and completed on company letterhead or a letter from the Chief Executive Officer on company letterhead
    • Proof of volunteer firefighters' current certification
  • Volunteer Firefighters will be issued an 8-year class E or F driver’s license.

• Military Vehicles

  • Must be operated by military personnel or civilians who are required to wear uniforms.