Visually Impaired/Legally Blind Parent/Legal Guardian/Responsible Adult Learner’s Permit - Instructions Packet

Sep 29, 2026

Instructions packet for applying for a Georgia learner’s permit (CP) when a parent/legal guardian/responsible adult is visually impaired or legally blind. Outlines eligibility requiring the minor to be at least 14 and the parent figure to have an optometrist/ophthalmologist complete the Vision Report (DDS-274B). Specifies where to mail or fax the completed report, steps after approval for exams, required identity and enrollment documents, testing fee, and forms to include within the packet, plus a Vision Report with sections A–C and certification details.

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Issuance of a Learner’s Permit (CP)

Eligibility and general requirements

Where to send the Vision Report (DDS-274B)

After approval: visit a Customer Service Center (CSC)

Requirements for vision and knowledge exams

Forms required in the Visually Impaired Parent Packet

Vision Report for Visually Impaired/Legally Blind Parent/Legal Guardian/Responsible Adult

Section A: Minor information

Section B: Parent/Legal Guardian/Responsible Adult information

Section C: Optometrist/Ophthalmologist certification

Georgia form for License/ID/Permit (DDS-23) - Section A–C

Issuance of a Learner’s Permit (CP) Visually Impaired/Legally Blind Parent/Legal Guardian/Responsible Adult INSTRUCTIONS: Thank you for your interest in applying for a Visually Impaired/Legally Blind Parent/Legal Guardian/Responsible Adult Learner’s Permit. The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) offers a learner’s permit to 14-year-old minors whose Parent/Legal Guardian/Responsible Adult is visually impaired/legally blind. The following general requirements and conditions apply: 􀂃 Minor must be at least 14 years old at the time of application 􀂃 Minor’s Parent/Legal Guardian/Responsible Adult must be visually impaired/legally blind 􀂃 Minor must complete the Visually Impaired/Legally Blind Parent packet o Minor’s Parent/Legal Guardian/Responsible Adult must have an Optometrist/Ophthalmologist complete the Vision Report (DDS-274B) Once the above general requirements have been met, mail or fax the completed Vision Report (DDS-274B) to the following address for processing: Georgia Department of Driver Services Medical Review Unit P.O. Box 80447 Conyers, GA 30013 Fax: 770-344-3629 When an approval letter is received, the minor must visit a Customer Service Center (CSC) and the Parent/Legal Guardian/Responsible Adult must accompany to sign the application. The following requirements must be provided to take the Vision and Knowledge Exams: 􀂃 $10.00 Non-Refundable Testing Fee 􀂃 Original/Certified US Birth Certificate or Valid US Passport 􀂃 Current Certificate of School Enrollment 􀂃 Social Security Number 􀂃 Proof of Residence 􀂃 Immigration documents required for non-citizens 􀂃 Completed Visually Impaired Parent Packet consisting of: o Form for License/Permit/ID (DDS-23) o Responsible Adult Affidavit (DDS-357) Please direct any questions to our Customer Contact Center at: (678) 413-8400. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF DRIVER SERVICES VISION REPORT FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED/LEGALLY BLIND PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN/RESPONSIBLE ADULT MAIL TO: Medical Review Unit | P.O. Box 80447 | Conyers, GA 30013 | Fax: 770-344-3629 INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Submit completed form to the Department of Driver Services (DDS) Medical Review Unit 1. Section A must be completed by the minor 2. Sections B and C must be completed by an optometrist/ophthalmologist currently licensed to practice in the United States of America SECTION A – MINOR INFORMATION Driver’s License or Identification Number (Optional): Date of Birth:/ / DD MM YYYY Full Legal Name: Last Name First Name Middle Initial Residential Address: Street City: State: Zip: Telephone \#: SECTION B–VISUALLY IMPAIRED/LEGALLY BLIND PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN/RESPONSIBLE ADULT INFORMATION Full Legal Name: Last Name First Name Middle Initial Date of Birth: / / Relationship to Minor: Telephone \#: DD MM YYYY Residential Address: Street City State Zip 1. Visual Acuity: Right Eye – 20/ Left Eye – 20/ Both – 20/ 2. Horizontal Field of Vision: Right degrees Left degrees Total degrees 3. Were corrective lenses used for these results? 􀂆 Yes 􀂆 No IMPORTANT: For proper identification, please have the person, whom you have examined, sign the report in your presence. PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN/RESPONSIBLE ADULT SIGN HERE: SECTION C – OPTOMETRIST/ OPTHALMOLOGIST CERTIFICATION I, , being licensed to practice in the United States of America, hereby certify that I have personally examined the vision of the above-named individual. The results indicated on this form represent a true record of my examination and that he or she signed this form in my presence. Name of Practice: Optometrist/Ophthalmologist Name: Last Name First Name Middle Initial Optometrist/Ophthalmologist License \#: Practice Address: Street City State Zip Telephone \#: 􀀀 I certify that the parent/legal guardian/responsible adult of the minor, listed above, is visually impaired/legally blind.

FAQs

Who is eligible to apply for the learner’s permit under this packet?

The minor must be at least 14 at the time of application, and the minor’s parent/legal guardian/responsible adult must be visually impaired or legally blind.

What form must the optometrist/ophthalmologist complete, and where is it sent?

The parent/legal guardian/responsible adult must have the Vision Report (DDS-274B) completed by a currently licensed optometrist/ophthalmologist. Mail or fax the completed Vision Report to the Georgia Department of Driver Services, Medical Review Unit, P.O. Box 80447, Conyers, GA 30013; Fax: 770-344-3629.

What items are required to take the vision and knowledge exams?

A $10.00 non-refundable testing fee, an original/certified U.S. birth certificate or valid U.S. passport, current school enrollment certificate, social security number, proof of residence, immigration documents for non-citizens, and a completed Visually Impaired Parent Packet including DDS-23 and DDS-357.

Sep 29, 2026

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