Find Georgia DUI Records
Georgia DUI records are public. These records come from state and county agencies across Georgia. A DUI arrest creates files at the court level, at the Department of Driver Services, and in the criminal history database run by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Anyone can look them up. You can search online, by mail, or in person at local offices. All 159 Georgia counties have a Clerk of Superior Court who keeps DUI case files. State databases also track DUI convictions on driving history reports. This page covers how to find Georgia DUI records from each of these sources and what to expect when you request them.
Georgia DUI Records Quick Facts
Georgia DUI Driving History Records
The Georgia Department of Driver Services keeps driving records for everyone with a Georgia license. These are called Motor Vehicle Reports. An MVR shows traffic violations, license suspensions, and DUI convictions. A DUI stays on your Georgia driving record for 10 years from the date of the offense. Under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391, driving under the influence in Georgia means operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher. The law also covers impairment by drugs, toxic vapors, or any mix of substances. Commercial drivers face a lower limit of 0.04, and those under 21 can be charged at just 0.02.
The DDS driving history request page walks you through how to get your report. There are three ways to do it. You can use the DDS Online Services portal, visit any DDS Customer Service Center in person, or send a request by mail to P.O. Box 80447, Conyers, GA 30013.
A 3-year driving history report costs $6. The 7-year and lifetime versions cost $8 each. You need a valid credit card for online orders. DDS takes Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Non-certified reports are view-only and stay available for 30 days after you request them. Certified copies get printed, stamped by DDS, and mailed to your address. If you want someone else's record, that person has to sign the form. Faxes and copies of the form are not accepted by DDS.
To request your Georgia DUI driving history, you will need:
- Full name as it shows on your license
- Georgia driver's license number
- Date of birth
- Complete mailing address for certified copies
Note: Non-certified DUI driving history reports can be printed but not saved to your computer.
DUI License Suspension Records in Georgia
Courts report DUI convictions to DDS. The agency updates your record and adds penalties like a suspension. You can check your own status and points through the DDS violations and suspensions page. A first DUI in Georgia brings a one-year license suspension. A second offense within 10 years leads to a three-year suspension. Third offenses result in a five-year revocation of your Georgia driving privileges.
An Administrative License Suspension can happen right after a DUI arrest in Georgia. This is separate from the court case. Under O.C.G.A. § 40-5-67.1, your license can be seized if a state test shows you are over the legal limit or if you refuse to take the test at all. The ALS options page at DDS explains how to request a hearing. You must submit that request within the appeal period. If you miss the deadline, you waive your right to fight the suspension.
Georgia uses implied consent under O.C.G.A. § 40-5-55. By driving in the state, you agree to submit to chemical testing when an officer suspects DUI. Refusing the test brings a separate one-year suspension even before any court ruling on the DUI charge itself.
Limited driving permits may be available during a Georgia DUI suspension period. Ask about this at your local DDS office. Some permits allow driving to work or school while your full license is on hold.
Georgia DUI Criminal History Records
The Georgia Crime Information Center is part of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. GCIC runs the state criminal history database. It holds arrest data, court outcomes, and custody records for people charged with crimes in Georgia. DUI convictions appear in this system and remain there permanently unless a court grants record restriction. GCIC was set up in 1972 by executive order and now serves as the main source of criminal justice data in the state.
There are several ways to get a Georgia criminal history report. You can go to a local police station or sheriff's office and ask for a GCIC report. Mail requests go to GCIC at P.O. Box 370808, Decatur, GA 30037. In-person visits to the GCIC lobby in Decatur need an appointment first. Call 404-244-2639, option 1, to set one up. The GCIC criminal history page spells out what to bring and what forms to fill out. A report costs about $15, though the fee can vary by agency.
A Georgia criminal history report from GCIC shows:
- Full name and date of birth
- Arresting agency and arrest date
- Charges filed in the case
- Final court disposition
- Custody information if applicable
For fingerprint-based background checks, Georgia uses the IdentoGO system run by Idemia. You visit an enrollment center, get fingerprinted, and the results go straight to GCIC. The GBI payment portal handles fees for these checks and other services. DDS offices also take cash, credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay for Georgia DUI-related payments.
The GBI website links to all criminal justice services the bureau runs in Georgia. From there you can reach the GCIC portal, payment tools, and law enforcement resources used across the state for DUI and other criminal cases.
DUI Court Records in Georgia
DUI cases go through county courts across Georgia. The Clerk of Superior Court in the county where the case was filed stores the records. You can get copies of case files that include charges, motions, and final outcomes. Under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77, standard copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies run $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each one after that. Non-standard copies cost $1.00 per page. For evidence like chemical test results under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-392, those documents are also part of the court file and available through the clerk.
The GSCCCA search portal is one of the best ways to look up Georgia DUI court records online. You can search by name or case number to find records from Superior Courts across the state. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority runs this tool and keeps it updated with filings from participating counties.
Some Georgia counties also take part in the eCertification portal. This service lets you request certified court documents from home. Records arrive as secure PDFs sent to your email. It works 24 hours a day from any device with internet access. Not every county participates, so check the site first. For counties that are not on the portal, contact the clerk's office directly or visit in person.
The GSCCCA main website lists which counties use eCertification and offers other tools for searching Georgia court data. It covers real estate records, liens, and notary information in addition to case filings.
Note: Municipal courts in Georgia cities also handle DUI cases, but those records may not appear in the GSCCCA system.
DUI Record Retention in Georgia
How long a DUI stays on your record depends on which system you check. DDS keeps DUI convictions on your driving history for 10 years from the offense date. After that window passes, the entry drops off your Georgia driving record. Criminal records at GCIC work differently. They last forever unless a court grants what Georgia calls "record restriction." This is the state's version of expungement.
You can apply for record restriction through the GBI website. Download the application, fill it out with correct information, and mail it to GCIC with your payment. Not everyone qualifies. Some first-time Georgia DUI cases may be eligible for restriction, but repeat offenses usually are not. A prosecutor reviews the request first. If they deny it, you have 30 days to appeal to the Superior Court. The process takes time, so start early if you need it done by a set date. Court records from a Georgia DUI case stay with the clerk's office and are generally available to the public regardless of whether the criminal history has been restricted.
Georgia DUI Safety Resources
The Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety keeps a full list of DUI statutes on its website. The page covers everything from O.C.G.A. § 40-5-55 on implied consent to O.C.G.A. § 40-6-394 on serious injury by vehicle. It is one of the best places to look up the specific code section for any Georgia DUI law. The GOHS office is at 2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SE, Suite 370, Atlanta. You can call them at (404) 656-6996, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
Georgia DUI penalties go up with each offense. A first conviction carries fines from $300 to $1,000, up to 12 months of probation, 40 hours of community service, and required DUI school. Second offenses within 10 years raise the fine floor to $600, add 30 days of community service, and require a clinical evaluation on top of DUI school. A $25 publication fee also kicks in for a newspaper notice. Third convictions push the fine range to $1,000 through $5,000, bring at least 15 days of jail time, and carry the same newspaper publication requirement.
Georgia also penalizes DUI involving children. Under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391, having a child under 14 in the vehicle during a DUI is a separate offense with its own penalties. Vehicular homicide under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-393 and feticide by vehicle under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-393.1 are additional charges that can come from DUI crashes.
The GOHS main website covers highway safety topics beyond DUI. It has data on traffic crashes, seat belt use, and distracted driving across Georgia.
Browse Georgia DUI Records by County
Each Georgia county keeps DUI case records at the Clerk of Superior Court. Pick a county below to find local court details and DUI record resources for that area.
DUI Records in Major Georgia Cities
City residents in Georgia handle DUI cases through their municipal court or the county court. Pick a city to learn where DUI records are kept and how to search them.