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Getting a REAL ID in Georgia

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. Look for a gold or black star in the top right corner; if it is there, your card is already REAL ID.

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

  2. If you have no star or hold an out-of-state or foreign license, visit a Customer Service Center with original or certified documents.

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

  3. Bring one identity document, two Georgia residency proofs with your street address, and enter your full SSN on the online form.

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

  4. If your name differs from your identity document, bring certified marriage, divorce or court records showing each change.

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

  5. Get your first REAL ID in person; there is no extra fee beyond the normal license fee.

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

  6. Plan ahead for flights: TSA will not take the paper interim license, and the card is mailed within 30 days.

    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

REAL ID in Georgia
Every Georgia license and ID issued after 2012 is REAL ID-compliant, marked with a gold or black star in the upper right corner. Only one physical card (license or ID) can carry the star. TSA does not accept the temporary paper interim license.Source: dds.georgia.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
REAL ID extra cost
None; normal license/ID fees apply.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 →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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