Georgia Driver's Permit Requirements
Everything you need to get your Georgia learner's permit — age, fees, required documents, supervised-hours rules, and what happens after — summarized from the official DDS pages and linked to the source.
Last verified 2026-07-13 · Source: Georgia DDS — Get a Class D Provisional License ↗
Fees and rules change — always confirm current requirements on the official page above before you go.
How to get your permit in Georgia
- Pass the knowledge test (road rules + road signs) at 15 and pay the $10 Class CP fee
- Drive only with a licensed adult 21+ seated beside you
- Complete Joshua's Law requirements: 30-hour driver ed course, 6 hours behind-the-wheel (or 40 parent-taught), and 40 supervised hours (6 at night)
- Hold the permit 1 year and 1 day, then pass the road test at 16+ for the Class D license
- Upgrade to the full Class C license at 18
Georgia GDL restrictions for new drivers
- Curfew: Class D holders may not drive between midnight and 5 a.m. — no exceptions
- Passenger rule: First 6 months: immediate family only. Second 6 months: one passenger under 21 outside the family. After 1 year: up to three passengers under 21 outside the family
Documents you'll need
- REAL ID identity documents
- Proof of school enrollment (notarized DDS Certificate of School Enrollment DS-1, transcript, grade report, or school ID)
- ADAP (Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program) certificate
- Joshua's Law driver education certificate (for Class D)
The details
- Permit eligibility: Class CP learner's permit; knowledge test covers road rules and road signs
- Permit fee details: Class CP, valid 2 years; fee paid before the knowledge test
- License fee: $10 — Class D provisional, valid 5 years; full Class C at 18 is $32 (8-year)
- Permit validity: 24 months
- Permit hold details: Must hold the Class CP for 1 year and 1 day before the Class D
- Practice hour details: Joshua's Law: 40 supervised hours (6 at night), plus a 30-hour driver education course and 6 hours behind-the-wheel (or 40 hours parent-taught)
- Knowledge test: 40 questions; 75% to pass; Web search: two 20-question tests (road rules + road signs), 15/20 (75%) to pass each
Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to get a permit in Georgia?
You can get a learner's permit in Georgia at 15. Class CP learner's permit; knowledge test covers road rules and road signs.
How much does a Georgia permit cost?
The Georgia permit fee is $10. Class CP, valid 2 years; fee paid before the knowledge test.
How long do you have to hold your permit in Georgia?
Must hold the Class CP for 1 year and 1 day before the Class D.
How many practice driving hours does Georgia require?
Georgia requires 40 hours of supervised practice driving, including 6 at night.
Where can I practice for the Georgia permit test?
Right here — take a free Georgia practice test in your browser, or get the free DMV Prep app for the full DDS-format experience with a readiness score.
