Learner’s Permit  The knowledge exam is conducted on a

DDS approved driver education

programs visit www.dds.georgia.gov.
(Class CP) walk in basis at all Customer Service
Centers. Testing must begin at least 30  Those individuals who do not complete
Fifteen-year-olds can apply for a learner’s minutes before office closing time. an approved driver education course
permit. You will need the following when Check www.dds.georgia.gov for hours must wait until age 17 to become
you visit a Customer Service Center: and locations. licensed.
 A Georgia DDS Certificate of  The permit fee is $10.00 cash, money  A Georgia DDS Certificate of
Enrollment form must be signed and order, check, or credit/debit cards and is Enrollment form must be signed and
notarized from your school. It is only paid before the test begins. The $10 fee notarized from your school. It is only
valid for 30 days. is forfeited if you fail the test. The $10 valid for 30 days.
 Proper identification. You may present
permit fee would be paid again at the
next test attempt.
 You must have successfully passed and
an original birth certificate, passport, have a certificate of completion from the
certified copy of your birth certificate,  The permit holder is only allowed to Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program
certificate of birth registration, certified drive with a licensed driver who is at (ADAP). For information about ADAP,
copy of court records (adoption, name least 21 years old and is seated in the you may visit www.dds.georgia.gov or
changes), certified naturalization records front seat of the car beside the driver. call (678) 413-8400.
or immigration card.  The vehicle you test in must be properly
 A parent or legal guardian will have to Provisional Driver’s License insured, registered, have a valid tag and
sign for you. (Class D) must pass a safety inspection. You will

be asked to show a valid insurance card.
Proof of a social security number is
required to issue a license.
After having a valid learner’s permit for  You must pass an on-the-road driving
one full year and a day, you may apply

test.
2 proofs of Georgia residency. School for your first driver’s license.
records, report cards and a parent’s  The license fee is $10.00 cash, money
driver’s license are among acceptable order, check, credit or debit.
proofs of residency for minors.
 Appointments for on-the-road tests are
necessary and may be made up to 90
 Visit https://online.dds.ga.gov/secureid days in advance. The reservation number Class D Driving Restrictions
to create a custom document checklist. is (678) 413-8500, select option 3.
 All applicants must pass a two-part  Driver Education. If you are 16 years  Curfew: Any Class D license holder
knowledge exam pertaining to Road old, you must complete a driver shall not drive between the hours of
Rules and Road Signs. All questions are education course approved by DDS. You 12:00 midnight and 5:00 a.m.
based on material contained in the also must have completed a cumulative  Passenger restrictions: Any Class D
Georgia Driver’s Manual available total of at least forty hours of other license holder shall not drive with any
online at www.dds.georgia.gov. supervised driving experience, including non-related passengers during the six-
at least six hours at night. For a list of month period following issuance.
During the second six-month period,
any Class D license holder shall not
Permanent
drive a motor vehicle upon the public  A permanent license/ID will be mailed
roads, streets or highways of this state to your address on file with DDS before
when more than one other passenger in the Interim expiration date. To protect
the vehicle (who is not a member of the your identity, please destroy the Interim What you need to
driver’s immediate family) is less than when the permanent is received. know about your first
21 years of age. After the second six-
month period, any Class D license
 “Under 21” Interims and Permanent driver’s license!
Licenses and IDs are printed vertically.
holder shall not drive when more than
three other passengers in the vehicle
who are not immediate family
members are less than 21 years of age.

 At age 18, a driver may exchange a

Class D restricted license for a Class C
“Under 21” unrestricted license.

Interim
 Customers are issued an Interim License
(or ID) printed on secure paper. It
includes a photo and signature. It is
valid for 45 days.
 Remove the Interim from the receipt.
Fold the Interim and place in your
wallet. File the receipt in a safe place.