State ID Card

For first-time issuance of a State ID Card, you must meet all requirements to obtain a Real ID 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.

A State of Georgia ID Card may be obtained at any DDS Customer Service Center. The cost of this card varies depending on the type of card obtained.

  • An 8-year ID card is $32;
  • All previous ID cards must be surrendered;
  • If you no longer have possession of your previous driver's license/ID card/permit to surrender, you must provide a certified copy of your Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) from the previous state.

Upon submission of a referral from a DDS-­approved non-profit agency, the applicant will be permitted to obtain an ID card at a cost of $5.00.

A special ID card for persons with permanent disabilities is available for a term of eight years at a cost of $5.00. A card for persons with temporary disabilities is also available for a term of six (6) months at a cost of $5.00. This card serves as proof of the need for special transportation services, seating accommodations, and other facilities for the handicapped. Verification from a licensed physician may be required to obtain a permanent Handicap ID, and is always required to obtain or extend a temporary Handicap ID. The fee for this card is waived for those who meet the qualifications listed under the heading "Licenses for Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces and their Spouses" for a veteran's driver's license.

Customers can also have the handicap symbol placed on any other type of license, permit, or identification card. Customers have the option to include certain medical information on the back of their card as well. This information is also available at our website.

A voter registration ID is also available at no cost for any individual who swears under oath that the ID is needed in order to vote in an election in Georgia.

All applicants for ID cards must provide proof of identity, proof of U.S. Citizenship or lawful presence, proof of Social Security Number or ineligibility for a Social Security Number, and proof of Georgia residency. See information under the heading "Real ID Documentation Requirements" for further information concerning these requirements.

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Other License Types

Commercial Driver's License

Detailed information concerning licensing requirements for Commercial Driver's Licenses can be found in the Commercial Drivers Manual as well as on the DDS website.

Motorcycle Operator's License

Detailed information concerning licensing requirements for Motorcycle Operator's Licenses can be found in the Motorcycle Operators Manual as well as on the DDS website.

Licenses for Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces and their Spouses

Important: Veterans must bring their DD214 to any DDS Customer Service Center to be issued a free Veteran's License. If they do not have a DD214, obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (DS-516) from the State Department of Veterans Service.

Applicants must meet the following requirements for eligibility of a veteran's license:

  • All veterans who are GA citizens, actively served, and released with any discharge other than dishonorable, are eligible for a free Veterans License/ID Card.
  • The veteran should present their original DD214 or a DS-516 issued by the State Department of Veterans Service to any DDS Customer Service Center along with any other documentation needed to prove identity, lawful presence, and residency for issuance of the license (see information under the heading "Requirement to Obtain to Georgia Driver's License" for complete requirements).
  • The State Department of Veterans Service will denote eligibility on the DS-516;
  • Successfully pass a vision test for the initial issuance of a Class C veteran's license. To obtain any other class of license, you must successfully complete examinations for the class of license desired.
Honorary License - NO FEE

The spouse of a disabled, honorably separated veteran who does not have a driver's license, or the unmarried surviving spouse of a deceased honorably separated veteran, is entitled to the same license available to the veteran. An applicant for this type of license must meet the same requirements as those required for a veteran's license. For the unmarried surviving spouse, the death certificate along with the DD-214 must be submitted to the State Department of Veterans Service to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility.

National Guard License

A free, distinctive, license may be issued to any member of the Georgia National Guard or active reserves in good standing who has had active duty.

A Certificate of Eligibility (DS-318) form must be obtained from the local National Guard Commanding Officer and presented to any DDS Customer Service Center. This license is renewable during the time of service in the National Guard or reserves until they are entitled to a Veteran's License. The form DS-318 must be presented to the DDS upon every renewal of a National Guard license.