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DDS Mail-in Renewal Options

Thank you for your interest in renewing your Georgia driver’s license, permit, or ID card. The Georgia Department of Driver Services offers renewal by mail options under limited circumstances for U.S. citizen customers who are unable to renew their license in person.

The following customers may utilize this option:

Customers stationed out of state in the military, and their dependents stationed with them

Customers attending school out of the State of Georgia, and their dependents who are with them

Customers temporarily working out of state, and their dependents who are with them

Customers who are physically incapacitated and unable to visit a DDS Customer Service Center

The following general requirements and conditions apply:

You must be a U.S. Citizen.

If you are changing your Georgia address as part of your renewal, you must include proof of the new address. A listing of acceptable documents for this purpose is enclosed.

The customer requesting renewal must complete the DDS-23S form (Application for Driver’s License, Permit, or Identification Card) and have it notarized in Section F.

Customers 60 years of age or older must provide verification that vision requirements are met if applying to renew a driver’s license or permit (enclosed Vision Form must be completed).

Only a 5-year renewal is allowed through this method. 8-year renewal is not allowed by mail.

The customer must provide payment of $20 for a 5-year renewal, payable by check, money order, or credit card.

Processing can take up to ten business days from receipt of your application package. Failure to provide all required documents will delay renewal of your license. Expedited processing is not available. Requests will be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Only renewal of non-commercial licenses, permits, and ID’s is available by mail. Renewal of Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL’s) must be done in person at a DDS location.

To complete renewal by mail, please mail all required documents (see reverse side for specific requirements) to the following address along with your payment:

DDS Special Issuance

2206 Eastview Parkway

Conyers, GA 30013

Please make checks or money orders payable to DDS for the renewal fee of $20. A separate check or money order is required for each customer’s renewal request. If paying by credit card, please complete the enclosed Credit Card Authorization Form and return with your application package.

The chart on the back of this page lists the documents required for each type of renewal. Blank application form (DDS-23S), Vision Screening Results form if applicable (DDS-274A), and Credit Card Authorization (DDS-100) form are enclosed for completion.

Please direct any questions to our Customer Contact Center at 1-866-754-3687.

DDS Mail-in Renewal Requirements

Please check the section that applies to you and submit all required documents in that section.

Include this form with your documents.

Note: 8-year renewal is not available by mail.

Please mail all required documents to the following address along with your payment of $20 (no fee if customer holds a current Veteran license):

DDS Special Issuance

2206 Eastview Parkway

Conyers, GA 30013

SECTION C – OPTOMETRIST / OPTHALMOLOGIST CERTIFICATION

I __________________________________________________ being licensed to practice in

the state of ____________________, hereby certify that I have personally examined the vision

of the above named, that the results indicated on this form represent a true record of my examination and that he or she signed this form in my presence.

Printed Name of Optometrist/Ophthalmologist

Business Address

DDS‐274A 9/2012

Mail in Renewal – Georgia Address Change

Please provide one document from the list below if your request for renewal includes a change of your address in Georgia.

Utility bill issued within the last sixty (60) days;

In general a utility bill will be for a service provided to the customer that designates their residency or service address. Common examples include telephone, mobile phone, water, sewer, electricity, gas, propane, satellite, cable TV, Internet or garbage collection.

Bank statement issued within the last sixty (60) days;

A bank statement is considered a statement, printout or letter from any financial services company.

Common examples include statements for Checking or Savings accounts, Credit Card statements, credit union statements, loan payments, auto, motorcycle and RV loans.

Currently valid rental contracts and/or receipts for payments made within the last sixty (60) days for rent payments;

This includes rental agreements and leases for a home, apartment, mobile home, dorm, extended stay hotel, etc. Common examples include rental agreement or receipt, general lease agreement, student housing contract, letter from shelters, retirement or medical centers and extended stay hotel receipts.

Employer verification, including, but not limited to, one of the following:

Employer verification may be a formal statement or letter from the company stating the residency address for the employee. Letters should be on company letterhead.

Common examples include Paycheck, Paycheck stub, W-2 form from current or preceding year (these can also be used for SSN verification).

Examples that can only be used to prove residency include letters from the employer, military orders, etc.

Non-expired Georgia driver’s license, permit or identification card issued to the applicant’s parent, guardian, spouse, or child;

For minors and dependents, unexpired GA driver’s license, permit or ID card issued to parent, guardian or spouse residing in same household. For dependent parents, unexpired GA driver’s license, permit or ID card issued to a relative residing in the same household.

Health insurance statement or explanation of benefits for claim;

This includes all health related invoices or statements for service or benefits. Specific information concerning medical conditions should be covered if possible prior to scanning.

Common examples include Health/life insurance statement or invoices, Hospital, clinic, doctor, or lab bills.

State of Georgia or Federal income tax return for current or preceding calendar year;

This includes all information mailed to the customer concerning tax matters from the State of Georgia or Federal Government.

Common examples include tax statements, bills or refund checks.

Annual social security statement for current or preceding calendar year;

This can include any documentation from the Social Security Administration that includes their address. Common examples include Annual Benefit statement, Numident record, Social Security Check.

Medicare or Medicaid statement;

This can include any documentation from the State or Federal Insurance programs.

Common examples Medicare/Medicaid statements, unemployment statements, WIC or other public assistance statements or statements issued by a Federal, State or Municipality.

School record or transcript for current or preceding calendar year;

This includes documentation from all instructional institutions public and private.

Common examples include the DS1, School transcripts, student loans or report cards.

Homeowners insurance policy or bill for current or preceding calendar year;

This includes statements or invoices from insurance or mortgage companies.

Common examples include Homeowners insurance bill, statement of claim, binder or cancellation notice.

Mortgage, payment coupon, deed, or property tax bill for current or preceding calendar year. This includes documentation for household or other real property.

Common examples include household mortgage, settlement or escrow statements, property tax bills, or vehicle registration.

Additional Approved Documents

Voter Registration card; unexpired firearms license (gun permit); unexpired Merchant Marine License; I-797A; I-797C; correspondence from DDS; other documents issued by Federal/State/Municipal government