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The DDS23S form embodies a crucial process for Georgia residents seeking mail-in renewal of their driver’s license, permit, or ID card under specific circumstances. This process is designed to accommodate U.S. citizen customers who, for various reasons such as military deployment out of state, school attendance outside Georgia, temporary out-of-state work assignments, or physical incapacitation, cannot renew these documents in person. To be eligible, applicants must fulfill certain conditions such as being a U.S. citizen, possibly needing to provide proof of a new Georgia address, and meeting vision requirements for those 60 years old and above seeking to renew a driver’s license or permit. The form necessitates notarization and comes with a stipulation for a 5-year renewal period, explicitly excluding the possibility of an 8-year renewal by mail. A fee of $20 is required, with permissible payment methods including check, money order, or credit card, necessitating the completion of an additional credit card authorization form if applicable. Alongside the described general requirements, the package for renewal must contain specific documents detailed in the form's instructions, catered to the applicant's situation such as military service, student status, temporary employment outside Georgia, or physical incapacity. The processing time for the application package can span up to ten business days, urging the importance of submitting all necessary documentation to avoid delays. Moreover, renewals for commercial driver's licenses are not accommodated through this mail-in service, indicating a need for in-person renewal at a DDS Customer Service Center for such licenses. This approach underscores Georgia’s Department of Driver Services' commitment to ensuring continued legal driving privileges for its citizens, even when they find themselves in circumstances that make in-person renewal impractical or impossible.