Replacing a lost 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.
Request a replacement online, in the DDS 2 GO app, or at a Customer Service Center.
Source: dds.georgia.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Use online or app replacement only for a regular non-commercial REAL ID card if you are a Georgia resident and U.S. citizen.
Source: dds.georgia.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Pay $10 if at least 150 days remain on the card; with less time left you must renew instead.
Source: dds.georgia.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026In person, submit the online form and bring one original Category A document plus two Category B documents.
Source: dds.georgia.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Allow up to 30 days for the replacement card to arrive.
Source: dds.georgia.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026If your card was stolen or you are an identity-theft victim, ask DDS for a new license number.
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
- Replacement license/permit/ID fee
- $10 if at least 150 days remain before expiration; otherwise you must renew and pay the renewal fee.Source: dds.georgia.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
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