Guide to Obtaining a Georgia Driver's License/Identification Card
This comprehensive guide outlines the necessary documents and steps for obtaining a Georgia Driver's License or Identification Card. It covers requirements for proof of identity, lawful status, social security number, Georgia residency, and any name changes. Additionally, it explains the Federal REAL ID Act of 2005 and its implications. Detailed information is provided along with helpful resources for a smooth application process.
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Obtaining a Georgia Drivers License/Identification Card
1. Documented Proof of Identity 6 CFR 37.11(c)(1) Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 375-3-1-.02(3) 2. Documented Proof of Lawful Status (Non-U.S. citizens) 6 CFR 37.11(g) O.C.G.A. 40-5-21.1 O.C.G.A. 50-36-2, et seq. Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 375-3-1-.02(6) 3. Documented Proof of Social Security Number 6 CFR 37.11(e) Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 375-3-1-.02(4) 4. Documented Proof of Georgia Residency 6 CFR 37.11(f) Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 375-3-1-.02(5) 5. Documented Proof of any Name Changes 6 CFR 37.11(c)(2) Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 375-3-1-.02(3)(i)
1. Documented Proof of Identity. Birth certificate (original or certified copy) U.S. passport (valid or expired less than 10 years) Certificate of Naturalization 2. Documented Proof of Lawful Status (Non-U.S. citizens). Valid immigration document issued by DHS Verifiable through the federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements program (SAVE). 3. Documented Proof of Social Security Number. Social Security card (actual or photocopy) W2, 1099 Paystub Verifiable through the federal Social Security Online Verification program (SSOLV) Documented Proof of Georgia Residency. Two documents from two different sources that reflect residential address (no P.O. boxes). Utility bills, lease or rental agreements, tag receipts, property tax statement Documented Proof of any Name Changes. Marriage certificate (orginal or certified copy) Divorce decree (certified copy) Adoption papers (original or certified copy) Court order (certified copy) 4. 5. A complete list of all acceptable documents can be found at https://online.dds.ga.gov/SecureID/accepteddocs.aspx
1. Documented Proof of Identity Persons born prior to 1940 can use a numident record issued by the SSA in lieu of a birth certificate. Veterans born prior to 1940 can use DD-214 discharge paper in lieu of a birth certificate. Persons who are at least 60 years old and have been licensed in Georgia 20+ years can use a numident record issued by the SSA in lieu of a birth certificate. Expired U.S. passport can be used as proof of identity provided it hasn t been expired for more than 10 years. Documented Proof of Lawful Status (Non-U.S. citizens) No exceptions. 2. 3. Documented Proof of Social Security Number Persons not eligible for issuance of an SSN can provide a denial letter from the SSA. 4. Documented Proof of Georgia Residency Persons can use address on license or ID card they are renewing as one proof of residency (provided the address is still current). Persons can use address they list on application for license or ID card as one proof of residency. Documented Proof of any Name Changes Board waiver. 5. Persons who cannot comply with requirements that are based upon agency rules and regulations have the option of petitioning the DDS Board of Directors for a rule waiver. However, the DDS Board of Directors cannot waive requirements that are based upon state law.
Federal REAL ID Act of 2005 Prompted by the terrorist attacks of 9/11. Based on 9/11 Commission Recommendations. 49 U.S.C. 30301; 6 C.F.R. 37.01, et seq. Once effective, only state driver s licenses deemed compliant will be accepted for federal purposes including: Identification at airports. Entering federal buildings. Entering military bases.
Federal REAL ID Act of 2005 23 states and the District of Columbia have been deemed compliant with the Act. 24 states have been granted extensions by the DHS. 3 states are non-compliant and have not been granted extensions by the DHS (Minnesota, Missouri, and Washington). DHS enforcement phases and dates can be found at: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id-enforcement-brief 6
Federal REAL ID Act of 2005 Georgia began issuing REAL ID compliant cards on July 1, 2012. Georgia was declared compliant by Department of Homeland Security on Dec. 20, 2012. Nearly 5.7 million of Georgia s 8+ million cardholders have been enrolled and possess a REAL ID compliant card. Annually, DDS enrolls approximately 1 million customers. DDS anticipates that by mid-2017, over 90% of Georgia cardholders will possess a REAL ID compliant card. 7
