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Yes, you take a photo for your learner's permit in Georgia. The photo is captured digitally at the DDS center during your permit application visit.
DDS captures your photo at the Customer Service Center during your visit.
Georgia issues photos for permits and licenses that meet REAL ID standards when the applicant applies for a REAL ID credential; failing photo standards can delay issuance.
Yes. Georgia DDS says it can arrange for a photograph to be taken in private at DDS Headquarters when a customer refuses to be photographed by an employee in the normal setting. Contact DDS before the visit if you need this arrangement.
Georgia DDS requires a sworn statement on Form DDS-352 confirming that the religious covering is worn daily. DDS must approve the form, and the face still needs to remain identifiable in the photograph.
Other than eyewear, DDS requires a signed doctor's statement confirming that the covering or item is needed daily for medical reasons.
DDS may retake a photo when the image does not meet identification or photo-quality standards, including problems such as blur, closed eyes, obstruction, or a face shadow. A retake is different from asking for another photo only because you dislike your appearance.
If the image is compliant and you simply want a different photo later, a replacement transaction may be required.
Your Georgia DDS permit photo appears on the temporary paper permit issued the same day. The permanent plastic card with a higher-resolution photo arrives by mail within 30 days.
The same digital photo is often carried over to your Class D provisional license when you upgrade, unless you visit a DDS center in person to have a new one taken.
Permit fees, knowledge-test retakes, testing cutoffs, and document checklists are covered on their dedicated Georgia permit pages.
Georgia DDS requires a clear identification photo with the full face visible. Prescription eyewear is not subject to a blanket ban, although DDS may ask you to adjust or remove it when glare or obstruction prevents a usable image. Head-covering rules allow qualifying religious or medical coverings while keeping the face identifiable.
| Document | Photo Type | Validity & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary Paper Permit | Black-and-white print | Valid for 45 days as proof of driving privilege. |
| Permanent Plastic Card | High-resolution color photo | Mailed to you within 30 days. This is your official REAL ID. |
Before the photo is taken, follow the examiner's instructions so glare, shadows, coverings, or expression do not interfere with identification.
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