Can I get REAL ID during a replacement in Georgia?

Georgia issues Secure ID/REAL ID-compliant credentials without a separate REAL ID surcharge for the normal license transaction.

DMV Guide · Georgia · Verified August 2026

How to Replace a Lost or Stolen Georgia Driver's License in 2026

Q: How much is a replacement Georgia driver's license?

Verified August 30, 2026: $10. DDS lists a replacement license at $10; online/app replacement is available to eligible customers.

Verified August 30, 2026: the current Georgia replacement/duplicate driver-license fee is $10. Eligible customers can replace online/app or at a DDS center. This guide links directly to Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) and avoids generic delivery or document claims that vary by state.

Replacement fee: $10Renewal fee: $32 (8-year license; eligible online transactions may receive a discount)Last verified: August 30, 2026

Renewal REAL ID Replacement

Official source · verified August 30, 2026

Use the official replacement source: Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS). Fees, eligibility and accepted documents can change; confirm the official page before paying or submitting documents. DMVVerify does not process DMV transactions.

A Georgia driver-license replacement (duplicate license) is used when a credential is lost, stolen or damaged. The current verified replacement fee/rule is $10. DDS lists a replacement license at $10; online/app replacement is available to eligible customers. If your license is near expiration or you need a credential-type/name change, confirm whether renewal, correction or REAL ID is the correct transaction before paying.

How to Replace Your Georgia Driver's License: Step-by-Step

Eligible customers can replace online/app or at a DDS center.

1. Confirm you need a replacement

Use the duplicate/replacement process for a lost, stolen, damaged or otherwise unusable credential. A legal-name, address, class or REAL ID change can require a different transaction.

2. Use the official eligibility check

Go to Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS). Online replacement is not universal; the state system determines whether your record qualifies.

3. Provide the state-required identity/account information

Follow the official prompts or office instructions. Do not assume the same identity documents are required for every replacement.

4. Pay the current replacement fee

The verified replacement/duplicate fee is $10. DDS lists a replacement license at $10; online/app replacement is available to eligible customers.

5. Keep the receipt/temporary credential

DDS advises allowing up to about 30 days for a permanent card in some transactions.

Georgia Driver's License Replacement Fee 2026

Current verified replacement/duplicate fee: $10. DDS lists a replacement license at $10; online/app replacement is available to eligible customers.

Transaction	Current fee / rule
Replacement / duplicate	$10
Regular renewal	$32 (8-year license; eligible online transactions may receive a discount)
REAL ID / compliant credential	No separate REAL ID surcharge; normal credential fee applies

Verified August 30, 2026 against Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS). Convenience, local, late or special-service fees can be additional where applicable.

Frequently Asked Questions: Georgia License Replacement

How much is a replacement Georgia driver's license?: $10. DDS lists a replacement license at $10; online/app replacement is available to eligible customers.
Can I replace my license online?: Eligible customers can replace online/app or at a DDS center.
What documents do I need?: The answer depends on your record and whether you are also changing name, address, lawful status or credential type. Follow Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)'s current replacement instructions.
How long will the new license take?: DDS advises allowing up to about 30 days for a permanent card in some transactions.
Can I get or upgrade to REAL ID during replacement?: Georgia issues Secure ID/REAL ID-compliant credentials without a separate REAL ID surcharge for the normal license transaction. If you are changing credential type, follow the official REAL ID page because the fee and document requirements can differ from a simple duplicate.