How to get a CDL in Georgia
The facts below come from official Georgia sources, checked on October 31, 2026. Fees change: confirm with the state before you pay.
Fees and rules
- Issued by
- Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
- Learner's permit (CLP) fee
- $10 (CDL learner's permit, paid before each test attempt)
- Skills (road) test fee
- $50
- CDL license fee
- $32 (8-year Class A/B/C) plus $35 CDL application fee
- CLP is valid for
- 365 days (on/after July 1, 2021)
- Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT)
- Beginning February 7, 2022, ALL entry-level drivers will be subject to the requirements
Official sources
“The $10 permit fee is required before the test begins.” dds.georgia.gov
“On or after July 1, 2021, valid for 365 days” dds.georgia.gov
“Beginning February 7, 2022, ALL entry-level drivers will be subject to the requirements” dds.georgia.gov