Georgia (United States) - Apply for Instructional Permit

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Procedure

• Apply for the Instructional Permit at any CSC location.
• Applicants must submit documents that shows their identity, residential address, full social security number, and U.S. citizenship or proof of lawful presence in the United States. Checklist of all Accepted Documents
• Applicants new to Georgia will be asked to surrender any out of state driver's license/permit/ID card issued to them.
• If the applicant previously was issued a driver's license/permit/ID card in another state, and that card has been lost or stolen, the applicant must provide a certified copy of his or her driving record or motor vehicle report from the state that issued the card. The MVR must be dated within the last 30 days. The DDS does not accept uncertified copies printed from websites, but a fax may be sent to the DDS directly from the other state agency.
• Applicants under the age of 18 are required to have a parent/guardian, responsible adult or authorized Driver Training Instructor to sign the application for the driver's license. Responsible adult only applies to emancipated applicants with court ordered documentation. The signatories also have the authority to request the driver's license to be revoked at any time before the minors 18th birthday.
• Certificate of Attendance (DS-1) dated within the last 30 days or High School Diploma or GED.

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Required Documents

All documents must be in English.

Effective July 1, 2012, the following documentation requirements are in place at DDS resulting from the Federal requirements of the Real ID Act.

US Citizen

• Valid, Unexpired US Passport - For more information, please go to www.travel.state.gov/passport/
• An original or certified copy of a US Birth Certificate/Amended Birth Certificate filed with the State Office of Vital Statistics or equivalent agency in the Applicants state of birth (including US Territories and the District of Columbia). Keepsake birth certificates issued by hospitals are not acceptable.GA Residents, for more information use this link to GA Vital Records www.rover.ga.gov
  • Non-GA residents, for more information use this link to view list of other State's Vital Records contacts www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w.htm
• Consular Report of Birth Abroad issued by the U.S Department of State, Form FS-240, DS-1350, or FS 545 - For more information, please go to www.travel.state.gov/law/family_issues/birth/birth_593.html
• Certificate of Naturalization issued by DHS, Form N-550 or N-570 - For more Information, please go to www.dhs.gov/xabout/gc_1186413412271.shtm
• Certificate of Citizenship, Form N-560 or N-561, issued by the DHS - For more information, please go to www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis
• SSA Numident Record Applicants date of birth must be prior to January 1, 1940
• Original US Military Discharge Papers Applicants date of birth must be prior to January 1, 1940

Proof of Social Security Number (You must present 1 of the following unless otherwise noted):

• Social Security Card - Original, laminated original or copy; For more information, please go to www.ssa.gov
• W-2 form with Applicant's name & full or partial SSN
• SSA-1099 form with Applicant's name & full or partial SSN
• Non-SSA 1099 form with Applicant's name & full or partial SSN
• Pay stub with Applicant's name & full or partial SSN
• SSN Denial Letter / SSA Refusal Letter
• SSA Print-out containing office stamp and SSA employee signature as well as Applicant's name & SSN
• 1-797C with Applicants name, demographic info & SSN - For Non-Citizens only
• Federal / State Tax Return with Applicants name & SSN (also acceptable for proof of SSN for Dependents)
• Medicare / Medicaid card with Applicants name & SSN
• Social Security Annual Statement. For more information, please go to www.ssa.gov/mystatement/
• Selective Service Notice with Applicants name & SSN

Proof of Residential Address (You must present 2 of the following unless otherwise noted):

• Utility bill issued within the last sixty (60) days for services installed at your residential address (ex. water, sewer, gas, electricity, cable/satellite TV, internet, telephone/cell phone, or garbage collection)
• Financial statement for bank/credit union account, investment account, credit card account, or loan/credit financing issued within the last sixty (60) days
• Current, valid rental contract/agreement and/or rent payment receipts issued within the last sixty (60) days (includes rental agreement/leases for a home, apartment, mobile home, dorm, extended stay motel, retirement/assisted living home, and letter from a shelter)
• Employer verification, including, but not limited to, one of the following: Paycheck or paycheck stub
  • Letter from your employer on company letterhead
  • W-2 for current or preceding calendar year
  • Military orders

Office Locations & Contacts

Georgia Department of Driver Services
2206 East View Parkway
Conyers, Georgia 30013 Map

Mailing Address
Department of Driver Services
Post Office Box 80447
Conyers, Georgia 30013

Driver's License Information
Contact Center Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 5:15pm
(678) 413-8400
(678) 413-8500
(678) 413-8600
1 (866) 754-3687 (Inside Georgia but outside the Metro Atlanta Area)

Check the Status of Your License Anytime (24/7)
(404) 657-9300

CSC Locations

Website

Eligibility

• To apply, you must be at least 15 years of age.
• Applicants under age 18 years of age are required to have a parent/guardian, responsible adult or authorized Driver Training Instructor to sign the application for the driver's license. The signatories also have the authority to request the driver's license to be revoked at any time before the minors 18th birthday.

Fees

Instructional Permit Class CP, EP, FP, and MP: $10.00

Validity

• Term for CP Permit: 2 years.
• Term for EP and FP Permits: 1 year.
• Terms for MP Permit: 6 months

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Instructions

To obtain an Instructional Permit, applicants must pass the Vision and Knowledge Exam.

Required Information

• Full Name
• Date and Place of Birth
• Sex
• County
• Social Security Number
• Mailing address
• Residence address

Need for the Document

Following are procedures on how you can obtain an Instructional Permit in Georgia.

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Conditions/Restrictions

Holders can operate a Class C vehicle when accompanied by a person at least 21 years of age who is licensed to drive a class C vehicle, who is fit and capable of exercising control over the vehicle, and who is occupying a seat beside the driver.

Note: Those who are under the age of 18 cannot apply for or keep a driver's license/permit if withdrawn from school or have a total of 10 unexcused absences or have any conduct infractions.

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External Links

• Georgia Department of Driver Services:

http://www.dds.ga.gov/drivers/Dldata.aspx?con=1745971759&ty=dl

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