How to Get Your Learner's Permit in Georgia

Last verified: 2026-03

Here is what you need to know about getting your learner's permit in Georgia. The minimum age is 15, and you will need to hold your permit for 12 months before taking the road test.

Age and Eligibility at a Glance

Minimum Age
15
Permit Holding Period
12 months
Supervised Hours
40 hrs

How to Apply for Your Permit

  1. 1 Gather required documents (proof of identity, Social Security card, proof of residency, parental consent if under 18)
  2. 2 Visit your nearest Georgia DDS office
  3. 3 Pass the vision screening
  4. 4 Pass the written knowledge test
  5. 5 Pay the permit fee
  6. 6 Practice driving with a licensed adult for at least 40 hours, including 6 hours at night

Knowledge Test Details

Number of questions
40
Passing percentage
75%

Supervised Driving Requirements

Total supervised hours
40 hours
Nighttime hours required
6 hours
Permit holding period
12 months

Permit Fees

$32

Georgia-Specific Information

Georgia requires a 12-month permit holding period and 40 supervised hours, but only 6 of those hours must be at night, which is the lowest nighttime requirement among states that specify one. Georgia also requires completion of a Joshua's Law driver education course for teens under 18.

Frequently Asked Questions

You must be at least 15 years old to apply for a learner's permit in Georgia.

Georgia requires you to hold your learner's permit for at least 12 months before you can take the road test.

The Georgia learner's permit knowledge test has 40 questions. You need to answer at least 75% correctly to pass.

Georgia requires 40 hours of supervised driving during the learner's permit period. At least 6 of those hours must be completed at night.

Contact the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) for the current list of required documents.

Ready for Your License?

Once you complete your permit period, the next step is earning your full driver's license.

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This information is based on Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) guidelines. Requirements can change. Visit the official Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) website for the most current information.