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SECTION 2 : OBTAINING A LICENSE, PERMIT OR IDENTIFICATION CARD

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 page 10 for 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 tem-
porary disabilities is also available for a term of Licenses for Veterans of
six (6) months at a cost of $5.00. This card serves the U.S. Armed Forces Honorary License – NO FEE
as proof of the need for special transportation and their Spouses
services, seating accommodations, and other The spouse of a disabled, honorably sepa-
facilities for the handicapped. Verification from rated veteran who does not have a driver’s li-
a licensed physician may be required to obtain a Veteran’s License cense, or the unmarried surviving spouse of a
permanent Handicap ID, and is always required deceased honorably separated vet eran, is enti-
Important: Please read carefully. The tled to the same license available to the veteran.
to obtain or extend a temporary Handicap ID. veteran must obtain the Certificate o f
The fee for this card is waived for those who Eligibility (DS-516) from the State De- An applicant for this type of license must meet
meet the qualifications listed on this page for a the same requirements as those required for a
veteran’s driver’s license. partment of Veterans Service to obtain a veteran’s license. For the unmarried surviving
Veterans license.
Customers can also have the handicap sym- spouse, the death certificate along with the DD-
bol placed on any other type of license, permit, Applicants must meet the following require- 214 must be submitted to the State Department
or identification card. Customers have the op- ments for eligibility of a veteran’s license: of Veterans Service to obtain a Certificate o f
tion to include certain medical information on • All veterans who are GA citizens, actively Eligibility.
the back of their card as well. This information is served, and released with any discharge
also available at our website, other than dishonorable, are eligible for a
www.dds.georgia.gov. free Veterans License/ID Card.
A free voter ID is also available at no cost
for any individual who swears under oath • Visit the nearest office of the State Depart- National Guard License
that the ID is needed in order to vote in an ment of Veterans Service with your
election in Georgia. copy of the Armed Forces separation papers

All applicants for ID cards must provide (Form DD-214). The qualified veteran will be A free, distinctive, license may be issued to
issued a Certificate of Eligibility (DS-516),

proof of identity, proof of U.S. Citizenship or signed by the veteran and the certifying any member of the Georgia National Guard or

lawful presence, proof of Social Security Num- official from the State Department of active reserves in good standing who has had
ber or ineligibility for a Social Security Num- active duty.

ber, and proof of Georgia residency. See pages Veterans Service; A Certificate of Eligibility(DS-318) form

10-11 for further information concerning these • The original certificate (DS-516) may then be must be obtained from the local National
requirements. presented by the veteran to any DDS Cus- Guard Commanding Officer and presented
tomer Service Center along with any other to any DDS Customer Service Center. This
of
time
documentation needed to prove identity, law- license is renewable during the or reserves
the
Guard
National
in
service
ful presence, and residency for issuance of the until they are entitled to a Veteran’s License.
Commercial Driver’s License license (see pages 10-11). The State The form DS-318 must be presented to the
Department of Veterans Service will DDS upon every renewal of a National
Detailed information concerning licensing denote eligibility on the DS-516; Guard license.
requirements for Commercial Driver’s Li- • Successfully pass a vision test for the initial
censes can be found in the Commercial Driv- issuance of a Class C veteran’s license. To
ers Manual as well as on the DDS website at obtain any other class of license, you must New Georgia Residents
www.dds.georgia.gov. successfully complete examinations for the
class of license desired.
Motorcycle Operator’s License General Information
Detailed information concerning licensing You must apply for a Georgia driver’s license
requirements for Motorcycle Operator’s Li- or permit within 30 days of becoming a Georgia
censes can be found in the Motorcycle Opera- resident if you wish to drive upon the highways
tors Manual as well as on the DDS website at of this state. Please see page 4 for more informa-
www.dds.georgia.gov.
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