{"state":"Georgia","code":"GA","slug":"georgia","questionCount":500,"manual":"Georgia Drivers Manual","manualUrl":"https://dds.georgia.gov/document/document/ga-drivers-manual-2023-2024/download","examFormat":{"questions":20,"passing":15,"totalQuestions":40,"passingPercent":75},"keyFacts":[{"id":"test-fee","label":"Knowledge test fee","value":"$10 Class CP permit fee, paid before each test attempt; no refund if any part is failed","sourceUrl":"https://dds.georgia.gov/fees-and-terms","verifiedAt":"2026-10-05"}],"documents":{"applicantScope":"First-time regular Class CP learner permit applicants age 15 or older, including ages 15-17 and adults; Georgia REAL ID documentation. Excludes motorcycle, commercial and special age-14 permits.","items":[{"label":"Submit the online permit application","detail":"Complete the License/ID/Permit Form before visiting DDS; it stays on file for 60 days.","who":"all","group":"application","sourceUrl":"https://dds.georgia.gov/how-do-i-learners-permit"},{"label":"Bring proof of identity and citizenship or lawful status","detail":"U.S. citizens may use an original or certified birth certificate, unexpired U.S. passport, or another listed citizenship document. Bring original or certified documents.","who":"all","group":"identity","sourceUrl":"https://dds.georgia.gov/real-id-documents-list"},{"label":"Document any legal name changes","detail":"Bring the certified marriage, divorce, adoption or court documents linking the identity document to your current name, as applicable.","who":"all","group":"identity","sourceUrl":"https://dds.georgia.gov/how-do-i-learners-permit"},{"label":"Noncitizens: bring original immigration documents","detail":"Use DDS’s status-specific table for the identity document and any additional lawful-status proof; a passport, I-94, I-20 or DS-2019 may be required depending on status.","who":"all","group":"lawful-presence","sourceUrl":"https://dds.georgia.gov/real-id-documents-list"},{"label":"Provide your full Social Security number","detail":"Enter it on the online application. If verification fails, bring an accepted document showing your name and full SSN, such as a Social Security card or W-2.","who":"all","group":"ssn","sourceUrl":"https://dds.georgia.gov/how-do-i-learners-permit"},{"label":"If ineligible for an SSN, bring proof of ineligibility","detail":"DDS permits proof of ineligibility instead of an assigned Social Security number; confirm the acceptable evidence with DDS before visiting.","who":"all","group":"ssn","sourceUrl":"https://dds.georgia.gov/drivers-manual"},{"label":"Bring two Georgia residency proofs","detail":"Use separate sources or accounts showing your name and current street address. Bills and bank statements generally must be within six months; DDS lists other dated categories and standalone shelter/refugee alternatives.","who":"all","group":"residency","sourceUrl":"https://dds.georgia.gov/how-do-i-learners-permit"},{"label":"Bring an authorized adult to sign","detail":"A parent, guardian, responsible adult or authorized driver training instructor signs the application. Bring relationship evidence; a passport alone does not establish guardianship.","who":"under18","group":"minor","sourceUrl":"https://dds.georgia.gov/how-do-i-learners-permit"},{"label":"Bring school enrollment or completion evidence","detail":"Options include a notarized enrollment certificate, recent transcript or report card, current school ID, homeschool enrollment/declaration, diploma/GED, or GED/postsecondary enrollment if not in school.","who":"under18","group":"education","sourceUrl":"https://dds.georgia.gov/how-do-i-learners-permit"},{"label":"Bring payment for the $10 permit fee","detail":"Pay the fee at DDS.","who":"all","group":"fee","sourceUrl":"https://dds.georgia.gov/how-do-i-learners-permit"},{"label":"Be ready for the vision examination","detail":"Bring corrective lenses if you use them.","who":"all","group":"vision","sourceUrl":"https://dds.georgia.gov/testing-and-training/test-and-exams-information"},{"label":"Bring any out-of-state license, permit or ID","detail":"Surrender it; if lost or stolen, bring the issuing state’s driving record dated within 60 days.","who":"all","group":"other","sourceUrl":"https://dds.georgia.gov/how-do-i-learners-permit"},{"label":"Use documents in English","detail":"DDS requires your first and last names on the documents and does not accept translated documents for noncitizen identification.","who":"all","group":"other","sourceUrl":"https://dds.georgia.gov/how-do-i-learners-permit"},{"label":"Have your photo taken at DDS","detail":"DDS takes the permit photograph during the visit.","who":"all","group":"other","sourceUrl":"https://dds.georgia.gov/how-do-i-learners-permit"}],"sourceUrl":"https://dds.georgia.gov/how-do-i-learners-permit","verifiedAt":"2026-10-05"},"lastReviewed":"2026-10-05","urls":{"hub":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/georgia","practiceTest":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/georgia/practice-test","handbook":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/georgia/handbook","factsJson":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/georgia/facts.json"}}