Requirements for applicants born INSIDE the United States

Applicant must be at least 21 years of age.

  • Applicants under the age of 21 are eligible for a permit if:
    • they are at least 18 years of age,
    • they have proof that they have completed basic training in the United States armed forces, and
    • they are currently serving or have been honorably discharged from the United States armed forces (documentation will be required).

Applicant must reside in Rockdale County.  The applicant must present proof of his/her residence in Rockdale County which can be accomplished in one of two ways:

  • Produce a valid Georgia Driver's License or state-issued identification card that reflects a Rockdale County, Georgia physical address; or
    • Prove that the applicant is domiciled in Rockdale County, which can be achieved by providing two documents linking the applicant's name with a Rockdale County physical address.
    • At least 1 of the documents provided must be a current (within the last 2 months) utility bill associated with a residence or a property tax bill, real estate deed, lease agreement, voter's registration, car registration, etc.
    • 1 document can be a bank statement, credit card bill, cell phone bill, etc.
  • If the applicant has a P.O. Box listed on their driver's license, he/she must provide at least 2 documents showing his/her name and Rockdale County address.
    • At least 1 of the documents provided must be a current (within the last 2 months) utility bill associated with a residence or property tax bill, real estate deed, lease agreement, voter's registration, car registration, etc.
    • 1 document can be a bank statement, credit card bill, cell phone bill, etc.

If the applicant still holds a Driver's License from another state, the applicant must get a Georgia Driver's License or Georgia State-Issued Identification Card before applying.

Requirements for applicants born OUTSIDE the United States

Applicant must provide a secondary form of identification as proof of lawful presence in the United States. Acceptable documents include any of the following that apply:

  • Immigrant Alien: Resident Alien card, Permanent Resident Card or Immigrant Visa with ADIT Stamp (Alien Documentation, Identification and Telecommunication Systems). This stamp indicates your status as a lawful permanent resident, your date of admission, and date of expiration
  • Non-Immigrant (Temporary) Alien: Student Visa, Tourist Visa, or valid Passport with Arrival/Departure Record; proof you fall within an exemption pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 922(y)(2)

 

Applicant must be at least 21 years of age.

  • Applicants under the age of 21 are eligible for a permit if:
    • they are at least 18 years of age,
    • they have proof that they have completed basic training in the United States armed forces, and
    • they are currently serving or have been honorably discharged from the United States armed forces (documentation will be required).

Applicant must reside in Rockdale County.  The applicant must present proof of his/her residence in Rockdale County which can be accomplished in one of two ways:

  • Produce a valid Georgia Driver's License or state-issued identification card that reflects a Rockdale County, Georgia physical address; or
    • Prove that the applicant is domiciled in Rockdale County, which can be achieved by providing two documents linking the Applicant's name with a Rockdale County physical address.
    • At least 1 of the documents provided must be a current (within the last 2 months) utility bill associated with a residence or a property tax bill, real estate deed, lease agreement, voter's registration, car registration, etc.
    • 1 document can be a bank statement, credit card bill, cell phone bill, etc.
  • If the applicant has a P.O. Box listed on his/her driver's license, he/she must provide at least 2 documents showing his/her name and Rockdale County address.
    • At least 1 of the documents provided must be a current (within the last 2 months) utility bill associated with a residence or property tax bill, real estate deed, lease agreement, voter's registration, car registration, etc.
    • 1 document can be a bank statement, credit card bill, cell phone bill, etc.

If the applicant still holds a Driver's License from another state, the applicant must get a Georgia Driver's License or Georgia State-Issued Identification Card before applying.

Requirements for applicants who are active-duty military

Applicant must provide a copy of his/her orders.

Applicant must reside in Rockdale County. The applicant must present proof of his/her residence in Rockdale County which can be accomplished one of two ways:

  • Produce a valid Georgia Driver's License or state-issued identification card that reflects a Rockdale County, Georgia physical address; or
  • Prove that the applicant is domiciled in Rockdale County, which can be achieved by providing two documents linking the applicant's name with a Rockdale County physical address.
    • At least 1 of the documents provided must be a current (within the last 2 months) utility bill associated with a residence or a property tax bill, real estate deed, lease agreement, voter's registration, car registration, etc.
    • 1 document can be a bank statement, credit card bill, phone bill, etc.
  • If the applicant has a P.O. Box listed on his/her driver's license, he/she must provide 2 other documents showing his/her name and current Rockdale County address.
  • At least 1 of the documents provided must be a current (within the last 2 months) utility bill associated with a residence or a property tax bill, real estate deed, lease agreement, voter's registration, car registration, etc.
  • 1 document can be a bank statement, credit card bill, phone bill, etc.