(1) Driver's licenses, permits and identification cards may be renewed by mail, provided that the licensee's photograph, and signature are on file via digital image. Applicants may be eligible for renewal by mail if they meet the requirements of paragraph (2). The applicant applying for the renewal of the license must make written request for the renewal and include therein:
(a) Payment of the appropriate fee for the class license, permits, or identification cards currently held by the licensee. This fee must be in the form of a personal check, cashier's check, postal money order or credit card authorization
(b) Proof of Georgia residence
(c) Complete and submit a notarized DDS-23 MIR
(d) Military personnel, their dependents and commanding officer must complete and sign the Georgia Department of Driver Services "Affidavit for Military Personnel Unable to Visit A Customer Service Center" (DDS-359 MIR) stating that they are active duty military or a dependent. A "Vision Screening Results" Form (DDS-274A) must also be completed for those 64 or older.
(e) Students must submit, along with their renewal request, a letter from a school official stating that he/she is a full-time student. A "Vision Screening Results" Form (DDS-274A) must also be completed for those 64 or older.
(f) Customers temporarily located out of state for employment purposes must submit a completed, signed and notarized Georgia Department of Driver Services "Affidavit for Customers on Temporary Work Assignment Out of State Unable to Visit A Customer Service Center" (DDS-360 MIR) by the employee and employer. A "Vision Screening Results" Form (DDS-274A) must also be completed for those 64 or older.
(g) Customers physically unable to visit a DDS location in person due to physical incapacitation must submit a completed, signed and notarized Georgia Department of Driver Services "Affidavit for Customers Physically Unable to Visit a Customer Service Center" (DDS-361 MIR) documenting their incapacitation and inability to visit a customer service center from a licensed physician. An identification card will be issued upon approval of the remote renewal request. Customers with an active Georgia driver's license, the license will be surrendered upon issuance of the identification card.
(2) Customers seeking to renew by mail must show evidence that they are Georgia residents who are:
(a) Temporarily located out of state due to:
(i) active duty military service or their dependents stationed outside of Georgia; or
(ii) attendance of school outside of Georgia or their dependents who are located out-of-state with them; or
(iii) employment assignment.
(b) Physically unable to visit a DDS location in person due to their physical or medical incapacitation.
(3) Notwithstanding satisfaction of the requirements set forth above, the records of the Department must include a usable photograph and signature image for the customer to complete the renewal process by mail.
(4) Customers will be allowed one full-term renewal by the remote renewal process.
(5) Each customer applying for renewal of a license, permit or identification card pursuant to this regulation on or after July 1, 2012 must satisfy the requirements of Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 375-3-1-.02.
