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SECTION : GENERAL LICENSING INFORMATION
Expired License DDS License Restriction Codes
To renew a driver’s license that has been

expired more than two years, you must pass A no restrictions S power brakes or steering required

a vision test, a driving test, and an exam to test B corrective lenses required T accompanied by disabled parent
of road signs and road rules.

your knowledge

You must also meet Real ID documentation C vehicle mechanical aids required U accompanied by visually impaired
requirements parent
if you have not already done so. See

the information below for more information D prosthetic aids required V medical variance
about Real ID requirements. no manual transmission equipped
E W valid farm waiver required
CMV
Carrying and Displaying F right exterior mirror required X no cargo in CMV tank vehicle
Your License
G daylight hours only Y hearing aid required
You must have an appropriate driver’s license H employer vehicle only Z no full air brake
or permit in your possession while operating a
motor vehicle in the State of Georgia. If stopped I left exterior mirror required 1 bioptic lenses required
while driving, you must display your driver’s
license/permit to any law enforcement officer J automatic transmission required 2 Pursuant to Court Order
upon his or her request. K intrastate commerce only 3 Ignition Interlock Device restrictions
apply
L no air brake equipped CMV 4 HPVL restrictions apply, no interlock
M no class A passenger buses 5 business purpose only
N no class A or B passenger buses 6 to and from medical only
O no tractor trailer CMV 7 to and from school only
P no passengers in CMV bus 8 Ignition Interlock required
Q no passengers allowed 9 limited permit, no interlock
R no highway/intersate
Real ID Documentation Requirements
The following are examples of acceptable documents to bring with you to be issued a Real ID.

• Identity Document - An original or certified document to prove WHO YOU ARE such as an original or certified Birth Certificate, US
Passport, Certificate of Naturalization, I-551, etc.
• You must know your full Social Security Number. It will be verified with the Social Security Office electronically.
• Two Documents showing Georgia residence (e.g. utility bill, phone bill).

• Name Change - If your name is currently different than the "identity document" presented (such as birth certificate, passport, etc),

you must provide a certified copy with seal; legal name change document (e.g. marriage certificate, divorce decree, etc.). NOTE: A
Document is required even if your name is correct on current license/id.

• Minor's may present passport; however, proof of guardianship requires original/certified birth certificate or certified court ordered
documents.
• Original immigration documentation must be submitted each time service is requested pertaining to a driver's license or
identification card.

• Gender change - A gender update requires applicants to submit a court order or physician's letter certifying gender change. The letter
or court order shall state the person's name, date of birth, date of gender reassignment operation and other identifying information.
Once you are issued a Real ID with a star in the upper right corner,
you should be eligible to conduct future transactions without visiting a center.
Download the DDS mobile app, DDS 2 GO, for free to have a licensing office
in your pocket!
Important Notice: Beginning October 1, 2021, you will need a
Real ID compliant card (with a star in the right corner) to fly within the U.S.
or enter federal buildings or any nuclear power plant www.dhs.gov.
If you would like to review and/or print a list of acceptable documents, please
visit the DDS website at dds.georgia.gov.

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