The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) announced a new online renewal option for senior drivers.

Georgians 64 and older now have the option to renew their non-commercial driver’s license online.

The new online option expands DDS renewal choices available for seniors, including mail-in and fax options which have been available since August 2020.

Vision exam results that have been completed by a licensed optometrist, ophthalmologist or eye doctor can be remotely submitted.

Drivers will need to upload one of the following documents to their online services account to initiate the renewal process:

• Vision Report Form from DDS (DDS-MR-274) found on the DDS website at this link https://dds.georgia.gov/drivers-64-and-over.
• Vision exam dated within the last two years.  The exam must include the Visual Acuity Degrees, Horizontal Perception Degrees, or Monocular Field of Vision to be accepted.
• After applying online, customers will receive a decision by email.  Those approved for online renewal are able to print a temporary license and can expect the permanent card to be delivered in approximately 30 days.

DDS continues to offer the eye exam in-person at all Customer Service Centers.

Georgia drivers can find complete Driver Services information, including a menu of online services, at www.dds.georgia.gov.