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Georgia law provides for the issuance of a free identification card to citizens eighteen (18) and over who are registered voters. In order to be eligible for a free identification card, the voter must have no acceptable proof of identity to use when voting. These free identification cards are issued at all Customer Service Centers and are valid for ten (10) years.

Applicants for a free identification card are reminded of the following:

REQUIREMENTS

• Proof of identity (if never previously licensed or issued a Georgia identification card), such as a certified birth certificate, military ID or unexpired passport. A complete list of acceptable documents can be found here. The DDS cannot accept photocopies or faxes, so customers are reminded to bring their original documents with raised seal or certification seals.
• If your name is different than the name on your birth certificate, passport or military ID, you must present certified documents showing all name changes (marriage, divorce if the name changed, adoption, etc.).
• Proof of residency, such as a utility bill or bank statement. A complete list of acceptable documents can be found here.
• Proof of citizenship, which for most customers is satisfied using a birth certificate issued by a U.S. state or territory, or immigration documentation.
• Completion of an Affidavit for Identification Card for Voting Purposes containing the following:
  1. I desire an identification card in order to vote in a primary or election in Georgia;
  2. I do not have any other form of identification that is acceptable under O.C.G.A. §21-2-417 for identification at the polls in order to vote;
  3. I am registered to vote in Georgia or I am applying to register to vote as part of my application for an identification card; and
  4. I do not have a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia.

Applying to Register to Vote at a Customer Service Center

Voter registration is a function of the county registrar’s office.  However, for convenience, citizens may apply to register to vote as part of applying for or renewing a Georgia driver’s license or identification card at a DDS Customer Service Center.  The Georgia Department of Driver Services will forward citizen’s applications to the appropriate county registrar’s office for reviewing and processing.  The county registrar’s office will then issue voter registration cards.  If a citizen does not receive information via the US mail within three to six weeks, he or she should follow-up with their county registrar’s office or call (404) 656-2871 or toll-free 1 (888)265-1115.  Citizens can also print a voter registration application at  http://sos.georgia.gov/elections.  If a citizen has moved, he or she must update his or her voter registration by submitting a new application.