DMV Georgia · Facts and practice test
Georgia DMV: age, fees, test facts
Sourced procedural facts for Georgia DMV, plus a free 87-question practice test with real sign images and audio.
Quick facts
Minimum permit age
15 years old
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 office/location map to find a Customer Service Center. Appointments are made only by phone via the Center Reservation Line, up to 90 days ahead; some services available online.
REAL ID status
REAL ID (gold/black star) requires ID, SSN, residency, and citizenship/lawful-status documents at a Customer Service Center. Federal enforcement began May 7, 2025; no separate GA-specific deadline stated.
Motorcycle license
Class M license at 17+ (Class MP instructional permit at 16+); under 18 must complete Joshua's Law driver education requirements
Commercial license (CDL)
18 for intrastate-only (Georgia restriction); 21 to remove restriction for interstate driving or hazmat transport
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.
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 office/location map to find a Customer Service Center. Appointments are made only by phone via the Center Reservation Line, up to 90 days ahead; some services available online.
REAL ID, motorcycle, and CDL
REAL ID (gold/black star) requires ID, SSN, residency, and citizenship/lawful-status documents at a Customer Service Center. Federal enforcement began May 7, 2025; no separate GA-specific deadline stated. For a motorcycle license: class M license at 17+ (Class MP instructional permit at 16+); under 18 must complete Joshua's Law driver education requirements. For a commercial license (CDL): 18 for intrastate-only (Georgia restriction); 21 to remove restriction for interstate driving or hazmat transport.
The Georgia bank has 87 questions across 9 topics
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