Georgia Dept. of Driver Services Grants 60-Day Renewal Extension for Licenses and ID Cards

Gov. Brian Kemp and Department of Driver Services (DDS) Commissioner Spencer R. Moore have announced an emergency operations plan for the agency which includes a 60-day extension for many Georgia residents with a driver’s license or state ID card nearing expiration.

In addition to the extended expiration dates, the DDS is closing all of its customer-facing service centers until further notice.

All valid Georgia driver’s licenses and state-issued identification cards with an expiration date between now and June 30, 2020, will receive an extension by a period of 60 days.

Notices will be mailed and new cards will be printed and mailed directly to customers.

Eligible types include identification cards, commercial (CDL) and non-commercial driver’s licenses, limited permits and driving permits.

Medical certifications and CDL endorsements will be extended along with the CDL licenses.

Customers who need to reinstate their license or upgrade from a Class D to a Class C license should utilize DDS Online Services at www.dds.georgia.gov.

Customers who are new to Georgia will not be served during the closure period and should continue using their credentials from their former state. A plan to reopen safety for these customers is being developed.

A-1 Driving School is proud to be certified to administer road tests so students can get their licenses with A-1 and avoid the lines and hassle at the Department of Driver Services.

There are some basic requirements to be able to take the road test with A-1 and they are:

• The student has to complete Drivers Education / Joshua’s Law Course with A-1
• The student has to complete 6 hours of driving lessons with A-1
• The student has to have had their permit for 1 year and 1 day

If you are interested in taking your road test with A-1 or would like to schedule your road test and please call (770)962-9555!

You can also enroll and pay for your road test online at www.a1drivingschools.com!