Security Federal Bank Branch locations:

           https://www.securityfederalbank.com/

Augusta:

Security Federal Bank

Security Federal Bank

North Augusta:

Security Federal Bank

Social Security Offices locations:

https://www.ssa.gov/

GA: Address: 115 Robert C Daniel Jr Pkwy, Augusta, GA 30909

SC: Address: 151 Corporate Pkwy, Aiken, SC 29803

  • Hours: Mon-Fr 9am-4pm

  • Phone: (800) 772-1213

  • No appointmnet needed

DMV infos for both GA and SC:

https://dds.georgia.gov/drivers-other-nations - has some helpful information on how to receive a GA license as an international

https://dds.georgia.gov/testing-and-training/test-and-exams-information#vision - link to testing information in GA

https://scdmvonline.com/Driver-Services/Drivers-License/Beginner-Permits - link to testing information in SC

https://www.germany.info/us-de/service/-/2438968 - German article on driving in the USA with a German license, recommends attaining an international driver’s license, should be done in Germany beforehand if possible

https://internationaldrivingpermit.org/country/germany/ - website that has link and steps to applying for an International driver’s license as a German


Location South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles:

Location Georgia Department of Driver Services:



Items needed for following appointments:

Bank: Walton Way Branch

Contact is Collette: cdantignac@securityfederalbank.com

  • Employment letter from HR with contract dates

  • Passport

  • Visa (if no Visa then secondary proof of ID needed, ex:  drivers license or international ID with photo)

  • Please bring at minimum $100 to deposit into new account.

  • Financial Information Form (provided by Wetzel)

Social Security Office:

  • Employment letter from HR  (may need to have a date on form within 10 days of date visiting SSO)

  • Passport & Visa

  • Print I-94   

  • Need an address - Best is primary long term housing.  Next best is HR or a colleague's address.  Update once permanent address is known. Address is needed to mail the SS Card to.

  • For Spouse - Original marriage license is needed.  International Marriage License is preferred.  Germans can get it online through the city where married.

  • Application Form - fill out as much as possible but do not sign and date yet, https://www.ssa.gov/forms/ss-5.pdf

DMV:

  • Be aware that SC and GA will have different requirements

  • Employment letter from HR  (needs date on form within 10 days of date visiting DMV)

  • Passport & Visa

  • Home driver’s license and international license if home license is in a language other than English.

  • Proof of address x2  (employment letter, utility bill, bank statement etc).

  • Physical SS card

  • In SC - proof of auto insurance needed.  GA tbd.

  • In SC within 90 days.  Believe GA is within 30 days.  

  • Road Rules Test and Road Signs Test requred - no appointment needed

  • Road Skills Test - appointment needed, can be set up at DMW after passing the other two knowledge tests

  • Pass Vision Exam - done at DMW

  • GA application must be submitted online:

    https://dds.georgia.gov/dds-2-go-mobile-app

  • SC application form:

    file:///C:/Users/paulw/Downloads/447-NC%20(2).pdf

  • $32 fee GA, $25 fee SC