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Georgia driving license requirements by age

Georgia driving license requirements depend on your age. Teens go through three steps: a Class CP learner's permit at 15, a Class D provisional license at 16 after a year and a day with the permit, and a full Class C license at 18. If you're 18 or older and new to driving, you still pass the knowledge exam and get a permit before your road test.

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Updated October 2026 · Written from official sources, listed at the bottom of this page

What are the Georgia driving license requirements for each class?

Fees are as of October 2026. Georgia also has classes for motorcycles (Class M), heavier non-commercial vehicles (Classes E and F) and commercial vehicles (Classes A, B and C CDL).

LicenseAgeMain requirementsFee and term
Class CP learner's permit15 and upVision exam, knowledge exam, documents. Under 18: school enrollment and an adult to sign$10, 2 years
Class D provisional16 and 17Permit held 1 year and 1 day, Joshua's Law, ADAP, road test, no major violations$10, 5 years
Class C driver's license18 and upFirst-time adults: vision, knowledge and road tests. Class D holders can upgrade$32, 8 years

Getting a Class D license at 16 or 17

  • Hold your Class CP permit for at least 1 year and 1 day, with no major violation that got it suspended.
  • Meet Joshua's Law: a 30-hour driver's education course plus behind-the-wheel training, and 40 hours of supervised driving, 6 at night.
  • Complete ADAP or the free online eADAP.
  • Show proof of school enrollment, or a diploma or GED if you're not enrolled.
  • Book and pass the road test, with a parent, guardian or responsible adult there to sign.
Provisional license rules →

Getting a Class C license at 18 or older

If you already have a Class D, you can upgrade to Class C at 18 through DDS Online Services or the DDS 2 GO app. If you've never been licensed, you get a learner's permit first, then take the road test with a signed affidavit of 40 hours of supervised driving, 6 at night. You pass a vision exam either way.

Documents for any Georgia license

All documents must be in English and show your first and last name. Translations aren't accepted. You also hand in any license, permit or ID from another state. New residents must move to a Georgia license within 30 days.

  • One proof of identity, such as a certified U.S. birth certificate or an unexpired U.S. passport.
  • Your full Social Security number on the online License/ID/Permit Form.
  • Two proofs of your Georgia address from separate sources. P.O. boxes don't count.
  • If you're not a U.S. citizen, proof of lawful status.

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Sources: Georgia DDS and 4 more. Checked October 2026.

Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.