DMV Georgia · Fees, age, and practice test
Georgia Permit Test: Cost, Age, and DMV Facts
Sourced procedural facts for Georgia DMV, plus a free 180-question practice test with real sign images and audio.
Quick facts
Minimum permit age
15 years old
Permit fee
$10 (Class CP Learner's Permit, 2-year term)
Initial license fee
$32 for a regular Class C driver license (8-year term); a Class D provisional license is $10 (5-year term)
Questions on the knowledge test
40 total: two tests of 20 questions each (Road Rules Test and Road Signs Test)
Passing score
15 out of 20 correct on each test (75% per section)
Retake fee
$10 permit fee must be paid again for every testing attempt
What to bring
License ID Permit Form, proof of identity, residential address, citizenship or lawful presence, Social Security number on the form, proof of school enrollment if under 18, and a parent, guardian, responsible adult, or authorized instructor if under 18
Find an office / appointment
Use the DDS location map to find a Customer Service Center; road test appointments are available online.
REAL ID status
REAL ID (gold or black star) requires an in-person Customer Service Center visit with documentation of identity, residential address, full SSN, and citizenship or lawful status.
Motorcycle license
Class M license at 17+; under-18 applicants must meet Joshua's Law driver education requirements.
Commercial license (CDL)
Apply at 18; drivers 18-21 carry a Georgia-only (intrastate) restriction, which is removed at 21 for interstate driving.
Official source: Georgia Department of Driver Services
Things like renewing registration, REAL ID, or a change of address are outside what this page covers -- go straight to the official Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) + Department of Revenue MVD site.
How much is the Georgia permit test?
Permit fee: $10 (Class CP Learner's Permit, 2-year term) (official source).
How many questions are on the Georgia permit test?
The official Georgia knowledge test: 40 total: two tests of 20 questions each (Road Rules Test and Road Signs Test) (official source). Passing score: 15 out of 20 correct on each test (75% per section) (official source).
Georgia DMV fees at a glance
| Fee | Official figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Permit fee | $10 (Class CP Learner's Permit, 2-year term) | source |
| Initial license fee | $32 for a regular Class C driver license (8-year term); a Class D provisional license is $10 (5-year term) | source |
| Retake fee | $10 permit fee must be paid again for every testing attempt | source |
Studying for it? Take the free Georgia DMV practice test (180 questions, instant explanations, no signup).
What a Georgia driver license covers
Initial license fee: $32 for a regular Class C driver license (8-year term); a Class D provisional license is $10 (5-year term) (official source)
REAL ID status: REAL ID (gold or black star) requires an in-person Customer Service Center visit with documentation of identity, residential address, full SSN, and citizenship or lawful status. (official source)
See a real Georgia license sample on the official DMV site (Georgia Department of Driver Services) →
The gold star marks a REAL ID compliant card. Many states hand you a paper interim license the day you pass and mail the physical card later; the interim paper generally works for driving but not for TSA airport ID. Check the official Georgia DMV site for exact card timelines.
Getting a license in Georgia
Getting your first permit
In Georgia, the minimum permit age is 15 years old. When you apply for a permit or license, bring: license ID Permit Form, proof of identity, residential address, citizenship or lawful presence, Social Security number on the form, proof of school enrollment if under 18, and a parent, guardian, responsible adult, or authorized instructor if under 18. Use the DDS location map to find a Customer Service Center; road test appointments are available online.
REAL ID, motorcycle, and CDL
REAL ID (gold or black star) requires an in-person Customer Service Center visit with documentation of identity, residential address, full SSN, and citizenship or lawful status. For a motorcycle license: class M license at 17+; under-18 applicants must meet Joshua's Law driver education requirements. For a commercial license (CDL): apply at 18; drivers 18-21 carry a Georgia-only (intrastate) restriction, which is removed at 21 for interstate driving.
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