📅 Updated July 2026📌 Source: Georgia DDS⏱ 7 min read
Georgia requires an online form completed before you even arrive — miss this step and you can't be tested that day, regardless of what documents you're carrying. Here's the complete, accurate checklist for both the knowledge test and the skills test.
Every DDS visit requires the Online License/ID/Permit Form completed in advance — no exceptions. This applies whether you're there for a knowledge test or a skills test. Your submitted information stays on file for 60 days; after that window, you'll need to complete and submit it again before your next visit.
Knowledge Test Checklist
Completed Online License/ID/Permit Form (submitted in advance)
Proof of identity (U.S. passport, birth certificate, or equivalent)
Proof of Georgia residency (utility bill, bank statement, or lease agreement)
Social Security card or documentation of your Social Security number
Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence
$35 CAP fee payment
Skills Test Checklist
Paper copy of your vehicle registration
Current, valid insurance card for the test vehicle
Bill of sale, if the vehicle has temporary tags or was purchased within the last 30 days
Paper copy of the CDL Vehicle Inspection Checklist for the Modernized Road Skills Test
Valid CLP, held for at least 14 days
$50 skills test fee, paid in advance
Print the CDL Vehicle Inspection Checklist ahead of time. This specific document — distinct from your general test paperwork — supports the Modernized Road Skills Test format and is worth having printed and reviewed before your appointment, not scrambled together the morning of.
Your Test Vehicle
Your test vehicle must match the CDL class you're testing for and pass a DDS safety inspection before testing begins. Many students use their training school's vehicle or arrange one through a prospective employer — confirm this arrangement well before your appointment date, not the week of.
The Medical Certificate — What's Changed
You no longer need to bring a paper medical certificate. Since June 18, 2025, your medical examiner transmits it electronically to DDS directly through the FMCSA National Registry. DDS still recommends keeping a personal copy with you while driving, but you won't be asked to hand one over at your DDS visit.
Timing Rules That Cause Rescheduling
Rule
Consequence If Missed
Arrive 20 minutes early for skills test
Late arrival may result in rescheduling
Knowledge test: be on the computer 45 minutes before center closes
Cannot begin the test if arriving after this window
72-hour cancellation notice for skills test
$50 fee forfeited; new $50 fee required to rebook
Vehicle fails DDS safety inspection
Skills test cannot proceed that day
Study Before Test Day
Documents matter, but passing the knowledge test matters more. Practice free now.
Yes — the Online License/ID/Permit Form, submitted in advance and valid for 60 days.
What documents does the skills test need specifically?
Vehicle registration, valid insurance, Medical Certificate if applicable, and the CDL Vehicle Inspection Checklist for the Modernized Road Skills Test.
What happens if I'm late?
Arrive 20 minutes early — late arrival may mean rescheduling and a new $50 fee.
Do I need my own vehicle?
Yes, matching your CDL class and passing a DDS safety inspection before testing.
Do I need to bring my medical certificate?
No — since June 18, 2025, it's transmitted electronically. Keep a personal copy anyway.
Sources: Georgia Department of Driver Services (dds.georgia.gov). Last verified July 2026.