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Getting your first Georgia driver license

The steps in plain English. Each one links to the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) page it came from. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.

  1. Hold your Class CP permit for at least 1 year and 1 day without a suspension for a major violation.

    Source: dds.georgia.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  2. Complete a Joshua's Law driver education course (30 hours of instruction plus 6 hours behind the wheel or 40 hours parent-taught) at a DDS-certified school or virtual program.

    Source: dds.georgia.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  3. Drive 40 supervised hours, 6 of them at night; no log is needed, but a parent must attest to it when you apply.

    Source: dds.georgia.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  4. Finish the ADAP or eADAP alcohol and drug awareness course and bring its certificate.

    Source: dds.georgia.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  5. Submit the online form, then book a road test appointment online; walk-ins are not accepted.

    Source: dds.georgia.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  6. Come with a licensed driver 21+, a registered and insured vehicle, and your documents; pass the road test (75%) to get the Class D provisional license.

    Source: dds.georgia.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Check before you go: requirements and fees change, and some depend on your age or situation. The official page is the final word.

Related facts

Learner's permit (Class CP) fee
$10, paid before the knowledge test starts. It is not refunded if you fail, and you pay it again for every testing attempt.Source: dds.georgia.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Road test scoring and retakes
Passing score is 75%. After a failure wait 1 day (7 days after a second failure); wait 30 days if you failed because of an accident or traffic violation.Source: dds.georgia.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

More in the Georgia guide

Instructional permitSteps and official links →RenewalSteps and official links →REAL IDSteps and official links →Moving to GeorgiaSteps and official links →Lost or replacement licenseSteps and official links →

Official Georgia links

Agency home pagedds.georgia.gov ↗Appointmentsdds.georgia.gov ↗Driver handbookdds.georgia.gov ↗Driver handbook (PDF)dds.georgia.gov ↗Online renewaldds.georgia.gov ↗REAL IDdds.georgia.gov ↗Permit and first licensedds.georgia.gov ↗New residentsdds.georgia.gov ↗Replace a licensedds.georgia.gov ↗Feesdds.georgia.gov ↗

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