Welcome to our friendly community! Come visit the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce in downtown Jesup.
Helpful Hints for New Residents!
Applying For a Georgia License From Out of State
New Georgia residents must apply for a Georgia driver's license within 30 days. All other licenses must be surrendered before issuance of a Georgia license. Persons 18 or over who surrender a valid out of state license will be required to successfully pass an eye examination.
New Georgia residents must apply for a Georgia driver's license within 30 days. All other licenses must be surrendered before issuance of a Georgia license. Persons 18 or over who surrender a valid out of state license will be required to successfully pass an eye examination.
If you surrender an expired, out of state license, or if you are under the age of 18, you must successfully pass an eye examination, road rules test, road signs test and a driving test.
For more information visit www.dmvs.ga.gov
Requirements
Applicant must furnish proof that he/she resides in Georgia and must provide a valid Georgia residence address.
Applicant must furnish proof that he/she resides in Georgia and must provide a valid Georgia residence address.
The following items are acceptable:
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Utility bill with valid Georgia residence address
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Bank statement with valid Georgia residence address
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Rental contracts and/or receipts with valid Georgia residence address
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Employer verification
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Georgia license issued to parent, guardian, or spouse.
Applicant must be 16 years old for Classes D and M: 18 years old for Classes A, B, and C; 15 years old for Class C instructional permit.
Applicant must surrender previous driver's licenses, identification cards, and instructional permits to the Examiner.
First time applicants for a Georgia license or permit must show some acceptable form of personal identification that includes full name, month, day and year of birth. After verification of full name and date of birth, documents will be returned immediately to the licensee.
The following items are acceptable but must be Original or a Certified Copy:
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Original birth certificate State-issued State Vital Statistics (Hospital birth certificates are not acceptable)
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Certified copy of birth certificate (Issued by Vital Statistics with affixed seal)
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Certificate of birth registration
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Certified copy of court records (adoption, name changes or sex changes.)
Auto Tags:
If relocating from out of state, you are required to obtain a Georgia vehicle tag from the Wayne County Tax Commissioner’s office within 30 days after establishing residency. Auto registration, proof of insurance and title or lien holder must be presented.
If relocating from out of state, you are required to obtain a Georgia vehicle tag from the Wayne County Tax Commissioner’s office within 30 days after establishing residency. Auto registration, proof of insurance and title or lien holder must be presented.
Moving from another county in Georgia requires only proof of your Wayne County address. For more information call: (912) 427-5910
County Taxes:
Homestead exemption may be filed between January 2nd and March 1st at the Tax Commissioner’s office.
For more information call: (912) 427-5910
Homestead exemption may be filed between January 2nd and March 1st at the Tax Commissioner’s office.
For more information call: (912) 427-5910
State/County Taxes:
Georgia taxes individual income on a graduate scale with employers’ withholding tax as a payroll deduction.
Georgia taxes individual income on a graduate scale with employers’ withholding tax as a payroll deduction.
Georgia sales tax is four percent (4%) of the sales price on personal property.
County tax is three percent (3%) of the sales price on personal property.
Voter Registration:
Residents of Wayne County must be at least 17 ½ years of age to register and 18 years of age to vote. Registration is required 30 days prior to an election.
Residents of Wayne County must be at least 17 ½ years of age to register and 18 years of age to vote. Registration is required 30 days prior to an election.
For local registration sites and voting information, call the Voter Registration Office at 770/307-3110.
Utilities:
Depending on where you are located in Wayne County, your power supplier will be:
Georgia Power Company – (888) 660-5890
Satilla REMC – (912) 427-9561
Depending on where you are located in Wayne County, your power supplier will be:
Georgia Power Company – (888) 660-5890
Satilla REMC – (912) 427-9561
Water/Sewer/Gas/Garbage pick up, contact your City Hall:
Jesup City Hall - (912) 427-1313
Odum City Hall - (912) 586-2211
Screven City Hall - (912) 579-2211
Outside City Limits - contact Wayne County - (912) 427-5900
Telephone Services:
Depending on where you are located in Wayne County, your telephone supplier will be:
AT&T - (888) 757-6500
Comcast - (888) 266-2278
Windstream - (866) 445-3402
AT&T - (888) 757-6500
Comcast - (888) 266-2278
Windstream - (866) 445-3402
Cable & Satellite Services:
AT&T - (888) 757-6500
Comcast - (888) 266-2278
Direct TV - (800) 280-4388 - new customers
Direct TV - (800) 531-5000 - existing customers
Dish Network - (800) 201-5756