Driveway and paving rules in Georgia
What the state says about driveway and paving work, with the page each rule comes from. It's a summary of the published rules, not legal advice, and your city or county can have rules of its own, especially for work that meets the street.
Updated October 8, 2026
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Who licenses driveway and paving work
Under a policy statement of Georgia's State Licensing Board for Residential and Commercial General Contractors, asphalt paving and cast-in-place concrete are traditional specialty trades, exempt from its residential and general contractor licenses. They must still meet national, state and local codes and ordinances.1-2
Driveways onto a state highway
A residential driveway permit from the Georgia Department of Transportation is handled by its area engineer, under its Regulations for Driveway and Encroachment Control (chapter 8).3
Stormwater and shoreland limits
Ask your city or county whether a new or wider driveway needs a grading, drainage or stormwater permit.
Door-to-door sales
If someone comes to your door offering paving or sealcoating, get a written contract with the company's name, address and price before any work starts.
Sources
What a driveway costs in Georgia
Published national ranges for concrete driveways, patios and walkways, asphalt paving, sealcoating and gravel.
Contractors in Georgia
Georgia has 1,697 driveway contractors listed, and 1,179 of them hold an active USDOT registration. Browse them by county, or ask for quotes and we'll pass your job to contractors near you.
Cite this page
“Driveway and paving rules in Georgia.” AllDrivewayServices.com, updated October 8, 2026. https://alldrivewayservices.com/ga/rules/