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Regulatory Compliance Program

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Program

Regulatory Compliance oversees the CDL Program, regulating training, licensing, schools, instructors, testers, and waivers.

Regulated Programs

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CDL Programs and Schools

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Learn More About Commercial Driver's License's (CDL)

CDL Resources

  • Certified CDL Tester/School List

    Search the list of Georgia DDS-certified Schools & Providers by type, offering contact details and program information.

  • CDL Driver License Rules

    Details Chapter 1 of Georgia's CDL rules, covering general provisions and requirements for commercial driver's licenses under the Department of Driver Services.

  • CDL Driver Training Rules

    Outlines regulations for Georgia's Commercial Driver Training Program, administered by the Department of Driver Services' Regulatory Compliance Division.

  • Third Party Tester Rules and Regulations

    Details Rule 1-1-13 of Georgia's CDL regulations, specifying requirements for military and even exchange waivers under the Department of Driver Services.

  • GA Applicant Processing System (GAPS) Instructions (PDF, 285.85 KB)

    Instructions for registering for GAPS fingerprinting, a requirement for certain Georgia Department of Driver Services processes, including CDL-related background checks.

  • CDL New Program Application

    Link to the online New Program Application form.

  • Program Recertification Application

    Link to the online Program Recertification Application form.

  • CDL New Instructor Application

    Link to the online New Instructor Application form.

  • CDL Instructor Recertification Application

    Link to the online Instructor Recertification Application form.

  • CDL Third Party Tester Agreement (PDF, 821.07 KB)

    Downloadable CDL Third-Party Tester Agreement form outlining terms for authorized testers in the CDL program.

  • CDL Third Party Examiner Agreement (PDF, 964.38 KB)

    Downloadable CDL Third-Party Examiner Agreement form detailing responsibilities for examiners in the CDL testing process.

  • CDL Curriculum Matrix (XLS, 21.29 KB)

    Downloadable CDL Curriculum Matrix outlining the required training components for the CDL program.

  • CDL Licensing Information FAQs

    FAQs on CDL licensing in Georgia, covering permits, self-certification, medical certificates, endorsements, restrictions, and upgrades.

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