| Name Change (You must present 1 of the following unless otherwise noted): |
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| US Citizen |
IMPORTANT NAME CHANGE INFORMATION: If you are a US Citizen and your name has legally changed from the name shown on the Primary Identification document which you plan to provide as proof of identity (ex. Birth Certificate, Passport, etc.), then you must be prepared to present additional support documents (ex. Marriage Certificate, Divorce Decree, Adoption Decree, etc.).
- Customers who hold a valid GA Driver’s License or ID Card are to present the original or certified copy document which supports the most recent name change.
- Customers who are new to Georgia must provide the complete trail of original or certified documents which support ALL name changes.
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| Marriage Certificate//Marriage License (A photocopy of a supporting marriage document is acceptable for existing customers who hold a valid GA Driver's License or ID Card.) |
| Marriage License Application |
| Divorce Decree, original or certified copy |
| Court Adoption Decree/Document, original or certified copy |
| Valid, unexpired US Passport |
| Court Petition for Legal Name Change, original or certified copy |
| In the absence of a supporting marriage document OR if the marriage document is a Church-issued certificate, an existing customer can prove their current name by providing a document from SSA showing their married name and SSN* and one of the following documents:- Financial statement for bank/credit union account showing the married name. This can be a joint account showing both names or an individual account
- Death Certificate of the spouse can be original, certified copy or photocopy
- W-2 form showing the married name
- Federal/State Tax Return
- Medicaid Card
- Medicare Card
- Property Tax Bill or Property Deed showing the married name
- Military Dependant ID Card
- Military ID Card
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Note: GA Marriage Licenses/Certificates must be obtained at the Probate Court in the County where they were purchased, only. A couple may get married in any County after purchasing their license, however the certified copy can only be issued from the County where the Marriage License was purchased |
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| Non-Citizen |
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| DDS only accepts original immigration documentation from Non-Citizens that is in the name in which you want to have your DL/ID issued |
| Primary Identification (You must present 1 of the following unless otherwise noted): |
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| 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 Applicant's state of birth (including US Territories and the District of Columbia). "Keepsake" birth certificates issued by hospitals are not acceptable. |
| 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/homeland-security-forms |
| 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 – Applicant’s date of birth must be prior to January 1, 1940 |
| Original US Military Discharge Papers – Applicant’s date of birth must be prior to January 1, 1940 |
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| Non-Citizen |
| NOTE: DDS will only issue a driver's license in a name that exactly matches the original immigration documents. |
| Visa Waiver; also requires Unexpired Foreign Passport |
| Unexpired Foreign Passport with a valid US Visa and valid I-94 or I-797; also requires I-766, I-20, or DS -2019 |
| I-766 (TPS - Temporary Protected Status) |
| I-766 (non TPS); also requires Unexpired Foreign Passport |
| I-551 or I-551 Stamp with photo on I-94 form |
| I-551 Stamp; also requires Unexpired Foreign Passport |
| I-94 (Asylee status) |
| I-94 (Refugee status) |
| Certificate of Citizenship |
| Certificate of Naturalization |
| Unexpired Foreign Passport with Immigration Status of A, B, E, H, I, L, O, P, Q, R, or S |
| Proof of Social Security Number (You must present 1 of the following unless otherwise noted): |
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| Social Security Card - Original, laminated original or copy; For more information, please go to www.ssa.gov
NOTE: Make sure you have registered with the SSA for a legal name change if applicable prior to visiting the DDS. |
| 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 Applicant's name, demographic info & SSN - For Non-Citizens only* |
| Federal / State Tax Return with Applicant's name & SSN (also acceptable for proof of SSN for Dependents)* |
| Medicare / Medicaid card with Applicant's name & SSN* |
| Social Security Annual Statement. For more information, please go to www.ssa.gov/mystatement/ |
| Selective Service Notice with Applicant's name & SSN* |
| Proof of Residential Address (You must present 2 of the following unless otherwise noted): |
IMPORTANT:- The two (2) documents must be from separate/independent sources. For example, a bank account statement for two differing statement periods is not acceptable.
- In addition to the document showing your current residential address, it must also show your name.
- Customers can redact or cross out non-essential information on Proof of Residential Address documents such as account numbers, financial figures or other information that does not obstruct your name and address.
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| 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
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| For minors and dependents, unexpired GA driver’s license, permit, or ID card issued to parent, guardian, or spouse residing in same household; For dependent parents, unexpired GA driver’s license, permit, or ID card issued to a relative residing in the same household |
| Health insurance statement or explanation of benefits (EOB) for claim or a health care bill/invoice |
| State of Georgia or Federal income tax return or refund check for current or preceding calendar year |
| Social Security documentation including Social Security Annual Statement for current or preceding calendar year, Numident record, or Social Security check. For more information, please go to www.ssa.gov/mystatement/ |
| Statements for Federal, State, and Local assistance programs including Medicare, Medicaid, unemployment insurance claims, or WIC |
| School record or transcript, report card, student loan application, or form DS-1 for current or preceding calendar year |
| Homeowners insurance policy or premium bill for current or preceding calendar year |
| Mortgage, payment coupon, deed, escrow statement or property tax bill for current or preceding calendar year |
| Voter Registration Card |
| Auto-Insurance Policy with Applicant’s name and address |
| Auto-Registration with Applicant’s name and address |
| Unexpired TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) |
| Unexpired Firearms License (Gun Permit) |
| Unexpired Merchant Marine License |
| I-797A |
| I-797C |
| Other Documents issued by the Federal/State/Municipal Government |
| Refugee Address Verification Affidavit (DS-20) – a second document for verification of residency is not required with this document |
| Dept of Corrections Residency Verification Form (DS-752) – a second document for verification of residency is not required with this document |
| Georgia or Federal Income Tax Return or Refund Check for the current or preceding calendar year |
| Correspondence from DDS |
| Other Required Issuance Documents (Based on your selection criteria): |
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| Transfer of Out-of-State DL/ID |
| Previously issued DL/ID or a Certified MVR |
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| Commercial Driver's License |
| CDL Application |
| Medical Certification, if required for self-certification code |
| TSA Background Check for Hazardous Materials Endorsement, if applicable |
| Additional information for Commercial Driver's License is located on our website by using this link www.dds.ga.gov/Commercial/ |
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| Teen Driver |
| ADAP Certificate |
| Georgia DDS Certificate of Attendance form notarized from your school (valid 30 days; during the summer vacation this form is valid from May until August or until school starts) |
| Valid Learner's License |
| Certificate from approved Driver's Education School or the certificate from an approved online program and / or the completed Parent guide that fulfills the on-the-road requirement |
| Signed Affidavit by Parent/Guardian [40 hours on-the-road driving experience including 6 hours at night]; the parents will sign the Affidavit at the DDS so you do not have to bring this with you as it will be provided |
| Insurance Card and Registration for the vehicle you will use to take your driving test |
| Additional information for Teenage drivers is located on our website by using this link www.dds.ga.gov/teens/ |