Class C License

For first-time issuance of a Class C License, you must meet all requirements to obtain a Real DL/ID if you have not already done so. See information under the heading "Requirement to Obtain to Georgia Driver's License" for complete requirements.

Obtaining a Class C License - Exchanging a Class D License

A Class D license holder may apply for a Class C license upon reaching the age of 18. The applicant must have held a valid Class D license until the age of 18, or for one year and one day, without having been convicted of any major traffic violations in the 12 months preceding his/her application. Upon surrender of the Class D license or affirmation on the application that the customer is unable to surrender the license, the applicant will be issued a Class C license at the cost of $32 for an 8 year license. No other documentation or testing is required for U.S. citizens. See information under the heading "Lost or Stolen License Replacement" for details concerning lost licenses and permits.

Obtaining a Class C License - Exchanging a Class C Instructional Permit (CP)

A Class C instructional Permit (CP) holder may apply for a Class C license only if he or she has reached the age of 18.

To obtain a Class C license, you must surrender your previously issued Class C Instructional Permit (CP) or affirm on your application that you are unable to surrender the permit. You must also pass a road test designed to evaluate your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. See information under the heading "Road Test" for more information related to the road test. Upon surrender of the Class C Instructional Permit (CP) or affirmation on the application that you are unable to surrender the permit, you will be issued a Class C license at the cost of $32 for an 8 year license. You must sign an affidavit verifying that you have completed 40 hours of supervised road driving which includes 6 hours of night driving. See information under the heading "Lost or Stolen License Replacement" for details concerning lost licenses and permits.

Obtaining a Class C License - Applicant Is Not Currently Licensed

If you are at least 18 years of age and would like to apply for a driver's license in Georgia for the first time, you have two options:

  • Immediately apply for a Class C Driver's License. You must meet all documentation requirements listed under the heading "Requirement to Obtain to Georgia Driver's License", and successfully complete the knowledge and road test examinations (see information under the heading "Section 3: Testing Information"). You must also sign an affidavit affirming that you have completed 40 hours of supervised road driving which includes 6 hours of night driving;
  • Apply for a Class C Instructional Permit (CP), which allows you to obtain practical driving experience under the supervision of a licensed driver. If you would like more information related to a Class C Instructional Permit (CP) Knowledge test, please see information under the heading "Road Test for Class C or D".
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