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SAVANNAHCHAMBER.COM 73 GET YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE Georgia State Department of Driver Services 1117 Eisenhower Drive 678-413-8400 dds.georgia.gov If you plan to drive in Georgia, state law requires that you obtain a Georgia license within 30 days of moving here. To transfer a valid license from another state or from the District of Columbia, you must show: 1. Your valid out-of-state driver's license or one that has expired within the last two years 2. 2. At least one original or certifi ed document to prove your primary identity, such as a birth certifi cate (state-issued or certifi ed copy), certifi ed naturalization document, immigration ID card, valid passport or military ID 3. 3. Appropriate documents proving your name change (such as a marriage certifi cate, divorce decree or adoption decree) if your current name is different from the name on your primary identity document 4. At least two documents to prove your Georgia residency, such as a lease or housing contract, rent receipt, utility bill, bank statement and/or employer verifi cation (on employer's letterhead, stating address) 5. At least one document to prove your Social Security number AUTOMOBILE / BOAT REGISTRATION Chatham County Auto Tag Department 1145 Eisenhower Drive 912-652-6800 295 Police Memorial Drive 912-644-4010 461 Johnny Mercer Blvd. 912-898-3307 Within 30 days of moving to Georgia, you must apply in your county of residence for a Georgia license plate for each of your vehicles. For registra- tion, proof of liability insurance is required by Georgia law, along with current registration, a Georgia driver's license, title and name/address of lien holder or copy of lease agreement and a power of attorney from the leasing company. New residents must pay 50% of a title ad valorem tax fee (7% of the vehicle's fair market value) within 30 days of mov- ing here. The remaining 50% must be paid within the next 12 months. Boat Registration 800-366-2661 goboatgeorgia.com From Here to There Although living in Savannah feels like a year-round vacation, our spot on the map makes for easy driving to points north, south and west. Distance from Savannah in miles: Hilton Head Island, SC ................... 38 Charleston, SC ........ 108 Jacksonville, FL ....... 141 Columbia, SC .......... 160 Atlanta, GA ............. 249 Charlotte, NC ......... 250 Orlando, FL ............. 282 R E S O U R C E S SAVANNAHMAGAZINE.COM 1 YEAR $19.95 • 2 YEARS $32 Subscribe now! > > > Enjoy Savannah Elegant and relevant. Authentic and fun. That's Savannah, and this is your magazine.