Georgia Identification Card

Show documents that prove identity (this may include an original or certified copy of a birth certificate, a certificate of birth registration, a naturalization document, certain court records, a U.S. passport, a U.S. military ID, or an immigration card).

In order to prove Georgia residency, we look at three primary determinants: Students must first prove that they have established a primary or permanent Georgia home at least 12 months immediately preceding the beginning of classes for the semester in which they were admitted.

Show documents that prove residence (a recent bank statement, utility bill, or lease or a letter from an employer on company letterhead with your current name and address).Show documents that prove citizenship (this may include birth certificate from a U.S state or territory or an immigration document).

Keep a log that shows how many days you spend in the old and new locations. Change your mailing address. Get a driver's license in the new state and register your car there. Register to vote in the new state. Open and use bank accounts in the new state.

To qualify for a permanent (investor) residence permit you will need to invest at least $300,000 in the Georgian economy - real estate or business. The permit is initially issued for a period of 5 years, after which it becomes permanent, provided that you have maintained your investment throughout this period.

Establishing residency in Georgia involves finding a place to live and transferring all of your information to the state of Georgia. Once you do this, you become an official resident. If you're a student looking to qualify for in-state tuition, you must be a resident for at least 12 months before the start of classes.

You are considered a Georgia resident for tax purposes if: You are a legal resident of Georgia on December 31. You reside in Georgia on a permanent or regular basis and live in the state on December 31. You have been living in Georgia for 183 days (or part days) in the last year.