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More Customers Can Go Online!

There is some very good news for Georgia drivers age 64 and over. This group is now able to renew or replace their
driver’s license without visiting a DDS center in person. A recent DDS rule change allows the required vision exam
to be submitted with their application remotely as long as it has been completed by a licensed optometrist or
ophthalmologist.

Georgia Law O.C.G.A. § 40-5-33(4)(c)(1) requires that customers 64 years of age and older take and pass a Vision
Exam prior to receiving or renewing a Driver’s License. A recent DDS rule change allows these customers to submit
their vision exams. As of August 25th, there have been 226 customers that contacted DDS about this service; 206
have submitted their information, and 145 licenses have been issued. As time goes by, I believe this will become a
very popular option for this growing segment of the population!

Of course, these customers may still visit in person and receive a vision screening. For those who are not able to
visit in person :

1. Complete the DDS Online Application
2. Submit the following by mail or fax:
Vision Report (DDS-MR-274) or a vision exam dated within the last two years
Two proofs of physical Georgia residency
3. Pay the $32 License Fee with a credit card using the Credit Card Payment Authorization Form
(DDS-100) by secure fax to (678) 413-8555.

Customers may also mail a money order, cashier’s check or personal check for payment to the following address:
Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS), Attn: Central Issuance, PO Box 80447, Conyers, GA 30013

The graph below shows Online Services utilization for Fiscal Year 2020.
There were 907,230 transactions completed without a visit to a customer service center!

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