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Moving to Georgia: transferring your 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. Apply for a Georgia license within 30 days of becoming a resident.

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

  2. Submit the online License/ID/Permit Form before going to any DDS Customer Service Center.

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

  3. Bring your REAL ID documents (identity, two residency proofs, lawful status if needed) and surrender your out-of-state license.

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

  4. Pass the vision exam; no written or road test is needed if your license is valid or expired under 2 years.

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

  5. If your license expired more than 2 years ago, bring a certified driving record and take the knowledge, road and vision exams.

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

  6. Teens moving with an out-of-state permit: transfer it; the time already held counts toward the 1 year and 1 day.

    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

Deadline to get a Georgia license after moving
Within 30 days of becoming a Georgia resident.Source: dds.georgia.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Tests for license transfers
If your out-of-state license is valid or expired less than 2 years, you surrender it and pass only a vision exam; no knowledge or road test. Expired more than 2 years: knowledge, road and vision tests plus a certified driving record.Source: dds.georgia.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

More in the Georgia guide

Instructional permitSteps and official links →First licenseSteps and official links →RenewalSteps and official links →REAL IDSteps 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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