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• Am I required to have a bill of sale when I buy a car from a private seller?

  • Buying and Selling > Auto Sales Forms > Bill of Sale

  Just check the grid below to see if your state requires you to have one. However, even if it doesn’t appear that you need a bill of sale, you may want to inquire with your state’s motor vehicle division to be sure. Some states that usually don’t make buyers produce a bill of sale will do so under certain circumstances. Even if you don’t need a bill of sale, it’s still a smart idea to have this document for your records. You can often obtain a bill of sale form online or at a motor vehicle division office...

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• How do I apply for a new GA drivers license if I am younger than 18?

  • Drivers License > New Renewal Duplicate > First Time Drivers and Teen Drivers

  Georgia, like most other states, has a Graduated Driver License program for teen drivers who wish to receive their first license. This program is often referred to as the Teenage & Adult Driver Responsibility Act (TADRA). Learners Permit If you are under 18, you must hold a valid learners permit for one year and one day before completing the application process for your Class D GA driver license. You are eligible to receive a learners permit if you are at least 15 years old and can pass a vision screening and the written drivers test covering road rules and road signs. Your learners permit is valid for up to 24 months, so you can get your permit and choose to complete the rest of the state's requirements at a later date if needed. Drivers Education Requirements Joshua's Law states that..

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• How do I apply for a new drivers license if I am relocating to Georgia?

  • Drivers License > New Renewal Duplicate > Drivers 18 and Older

  The Georgia Department of Driver Services gives new residents 30 days after relocating to apply for a Georgia drivers license. However, since a current drivers license is the most commonly requested form of legal identification, this is a task you'll want to complete as soon as possible after your move. All office locations are capable of transferring your out of state license to a Georgia license. Appointments are not required, but can be made if you wish to visit the Decatur-South DeKalb Mall, North Cobb-Canton Rd in Marietta, Lithonia, Lawrenceville or Locust Grove locations. Document Requirements Before you will be allowed to apply for a Georgia drivers license, you must present: Proof of residency Proof of identity Proof of Social Security number or a letter of denial if you are not..

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• How long before I am eligible for a Georgia drivers license reinstatement if I have a suspended license?

  • Drivers License > New Renewal Duplicate > Drivers 18 and Older

  According to Georgia law, a license suspension means your driving privileges are temporarily withdrawn for a specified time period. When the suspension period is up, you are allowed to reapply for a Georgia drivers license. The length of time your license is suspended varies upon the seriousness of the offense. If you refuse to take a chemical test when requested by a law enforcement officer, your license will be suspended for 12 months. A first offense DUI will get you a 120 day suspension, while a second offense DUI will have you losing driving privileges for 18 months. Different offenses also have different requirements for license reinstatement. For example, drivers convicted of two or more DUI offenses within 10 years must undergo clinical evaluation and treatment before they will be..

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• If I am a teen driver can I drive with my sibling as a passenger?

  • Drivers License > New Renewal Duplicate > First Time Drivers and Teen Drivers

  All states allow teens to have minor siblings as passengers. Each passenger in the motor vehicle is required to wear a seat belt. Check the below grid to see which states have late night driving restrictions (i.e. no driving minor siblings between midnight and 5 a.m.) for teen drivers with learners permits or other types of restricted licenses. Teen Drivers and Sibling Passengers According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 350,000 teens were involved in a traffic accident in 2008. The study also found that when other teens, including a sibling, are in the motor vehicle with teen drivers, the number of accidents involving a teen increase. Graduated Drivers License Programs Many state graduated drivers license programs require that teen drivers be accompanied by a..

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