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Georgia (United States) - Apply for Motorcycle Instructional Permit

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ProcedureEdit

  • Apply for the Motorcycle Instructional Permit at any CSC location.
  • Applicants must submit documents that shows their identity, residential address, full social security number, and U.S. citizenship or proof of lawful presence in the United States.
  • Applicants will be asked to surrender any out of state driver's license/permit/ID card issued to them.
  • If the applicant previously was issued a driver's license/permit/ID card in another state, and that card has been lost or stolen, the applicant must provide a certified copy of his or her driving record or motor vehicle report from the state that issued the card. The MVR must be dated within the last 30 days. The DDS does not accept uncertified copies printed from websites, but a fax may be sent to the DDS directly from the other state agency.
  • Applicants under the age of 18 are required to have a parent/guardian, responsible adult or authorized Driver Training Instructor to sign the application for the driver's license. Responsible adult only applies to emancipated applicants with court ordered documentation. The signatories also have the authority to request the driver's license to be revoked at any time before the minors 18th birthday.
  • If under age 18 a Certificate of Attendance (DS-1) must be dated within the last 30 days or High School Diploma or GED, is required.
  • If under 18 an ADAP or eADAP certificate of completion is required.
  • If under 18 and if Parent Teen Driving Guide was used to satisfy the 'Behind The Wheel' requirement, the session checklists, signed 40 hour Driving Log, and the Parent/Teen Driving Agreement are required.



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Required DocumentsEdit

All documents must be in English.


Effective July 1, 2012, the following documentation requirements are in place at DDS resulting from the Federal requirements of the Real ID Act.

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 Applicants state of birth (including US Territories and the District of Columbia). Keepsake birth certificates issued by hospitals are not acceptable.GA Residents, for more information use this link to GA Vital Records www.rover.ga.gov
    • Non-GA residents, for more information use this link to view list of other State's Vital Records contacts www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w.htm
  • 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/xabout/gc_1186413412271.shtm
  • 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 Applicants date of birth must be prior to January 1, 1940
  • Original US Military Discharge Papers Applicants date of birth must be prior to January 1, 1940

Proof of Social Security Number (You must present 1 of the following unless otherwise noted):

  • Social Security Card - Original, laminated original or copy; For more information, please go to www.ssa.gov
  • 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 Applicants name, demographic info & SSN - For Non-Citizens only
  • Federal / State Tax Return with Applicants name & SSN (also acceptable for proof of SSN for Dependents)
  • Medicare / Medicaid card with Applicants name & SSN
  • Social Security Annual Statement. For more information, please go to www.ssa.gov/mystatement/
  • Selective Service Notice with Applicants name & SSN

Proof of Residential Address (You must present 2 of the following unless otherwise noted):

  • 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



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Georgia Department of Driver Services
2206 East View Parkway
Conyers, Georgia 30013 Map

Mailing Address
Department of Driver Services
Post Office Box 80447
Conyers, Georgia 30013

Driver's License Information
Contact Center Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 5:15pm
(678) 413-8400
(678) 413-8500
(678) 413-8600
1 (866) 754-3687 (Inside Georgia but outside the Metro Atlanta Area)

Check the Status of Your License Anytime (24/7)
(404) 657-9300

CSC Locations

Website



EligibilityEdit

  • To apply, must be at least 16 years of age.
  • Applicants under 17 years of age must successfully complete a certified 30 hour Georgia Driver Training/Driver Education Course.
  • Applicants under 17 years of age must successfully complete a certified Georgia Behind the Wheel Program.


Note: For those under 18 years of age: your parent/guardian, responsible adult, or authorized Driver Training Instructor is required to sign the application for the driver's license. Responsible adult only applies to emancipated applicants with court ordered documentation. The participating signatories also have the authority to request the license to be revoked at any time before the minor's 18th birthday.



FeesEdit

Motorcycle Instructional Permit: $10.00



ValidityEdit

A MP Permit is valid for 6 months.



Documents to UseEdit

Certificate of Attendance (DS-1)



Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

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InstructionsEdit

To obtain an Instructional Permit, applicants must pass the Vision and Motorcycle Knowledge Exam.


Vision Exam

Your eyes will be tested by means of a mechanical device. The minimum acceptable vision is 20/60 in one eye, with or without corrective lenses, and a field of vision of, at least, 140 degrees. Upon failure of the field vision exam the applicant will be required to have a DS-274 completed by a licensed practitioner.


Knowledge Exam

The Knowledge Exam consists of two tests the Road Rules Test and the Road Signs Test. The applicant must pass each test. To pass the exam applicants must get a minimum of 15 out of 20 correct answers, on each test.

For more information: DDS Driver Manual.

Take a practice test online for free.

When you take the knowledge exam, you must be at the Customer Service Center 30 minutes before it closes, to allow adequate time for testing and issuance.



Required InformationEdit

  • Full Name
  • Date and Place of Birth
  • Sex
  • County
  • Social Security Number
  • Mailing address
  • Residence address



Need for the DocumentEdit

Following are procedures on how you can obtain an Motorcycle Instructional Permit in Georgia.



Information which might helpEdit

Conditions/Restrictions imposed on the Motorcycle Instructional Permit (Class MP):

  1. You may operate a motorcycle in daylight hours only.
  2. You are not allowed to carry passengers.
  3. You may not drive on limited access roadways.
  4. You must wear safety equipment as prescribed by law.


Notes:

  1. It is not mandatory for a Class M applicant to obtain a Class MP instructional permit before taking the Class M exam. However, anyone applying for a Class M driver's license must pass the knowledge exam as well as the skills test before a Class M license can be issued.
  2. Road test reservations are currently available only to those applicants who hold a Class MP.
  3. Test scores are valid for 2 years.



Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.



External LinksEdit

  • Georgia Department of Driver Services:
http://www.dds.ga.gov/drivers/


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