Page 12 - Georgia Drivers Manual 2020

1SECTION : GENERAL LICENSING INFORMATION

SECURE ID IF STOPPED BY LAW
DOCUMENTATION ENFORCEMENT…
REQUIREMENTS

The following are examples of acceptable Pull to the nearest/safest spot out of traffic, use your turn signal, and
documents to bring with you to be issued remember SAFETY.
a Secure ID.
• S - Stay calm and remain in • E - Explanations can be
• Identity Document - An original or certified document to prove the vehicle (unless instructed made in court, not on the
WHO YOU ARE such as an original or certified Birth Certificate, otherwise). Keep your seat road side. Do NOT argue with
US Passport, Certificate of Naturalization, I-551, etc. belt fastened, and roll the the officer.
window down completely.
• Your Social Security Card. (A W-2, SSA-1099, or paystub may • T - Tell the officer where
also be used but must show your full social security number) • A - Always keep both your documents (i.e. driver's
hands visible to the officer. license, proof of insurance,
• Two Documents showing Georgia residence (e.g. utility bill, Driver's hands should be and vehicle registration)
phone bill). on the steering wheel. Turn are located. Take out your
on interior lights if stopped documents only after the
• Name Change - If your name is currently different than the at night. officer's request.
"identity document" presented (such as birth certificate,
passport, etc), you must provide a certified copy with seal; • F – Focus on the officer. • Y - You should NOT make
legal name change document (e.g. marriage certificate, divorce Turn off the radio, put sudden moves or threatening
decree, etc.). NOTE: Document required even if your name is down any mobile devices, gestures. Inform the officer
correct on current license/id. and be courteous even if if there is a weapon in the
you disagree. vehicle and where. Do NOT
• Minor's may present passport; however, proof of guardianship reach for the weapon.
requires original/certified birth certificate or certified court
ordered documents. Things You Should Know

• Original immigration documentation must be submitted each • If the officer is not in uniform • Signing the citation is NOT
time service is requested pertaining to a driver's license or or does not have a marked an admission of guilt. It only
identification card. patrol car, you should ask for means that you received a
identification. citation for a violation.
• Gender Change - A gender update requires applicants to submit
a court order or physician's letter certifying gender change. The • The officer may approach the • Any refusal to sign the
letter or court order shall state the person's name, date of birth, driver's side or passenger citation could result in you
date of gender reassignment operation and other identifying side of the vehicle. Do being arrested and taken to
information. not be alarmed; he or jail to post a bond.
To assist with collecting your documents, DDS has created a Check- she will approach in the
safest manner. • You will be given a court date
list Wizard at www.dds.georgia.gov that will allow you to print a to argue your case.
custom checklist of your documents, or you may choose to print the • If you receive a citation in
full list of acceptable documents. Georgia, you will be asked to • You should not discard your
sign it. copy of the citation.
Once you are issued a Secure ID with a star in the upper right corner,
you should be eligible to conduct future transactions without visiting a
center. Download the DDS app, DDS 2 GO, for free to have a licensing
office in your pocket!

Important Notice: Beginning October 1, 2020, you will need a
Secure ID/Real ID compliant card (with a star in the right corner) to
fly within the U.S. or enter federal buildings or nuclear power plant
www.dhs.gov.

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