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The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) offers renewal by mail options under limited circumstances for U.S. Citizen customers who are unable to renew their license in person.  \nThe following customers may utilize the mailing option:  \nCustomers stationed out-of-state in the military, and their dependents stationed with them. Remote renewals will be limited to one (1) issuance.  \nCustomers attending school out of the State of Georgia, and their dependents who are with them. Remote renewals will be limited to one (1) issuance.  \nCustomers temporarily working out of state, and their dependents who are with them. Remote renewals will be limited to one (1) issuance.  \nThe following general requirements and conditions apply:  \n• You must be a U. S. Citizen.  \n• You must currently have a Georgia Permit, DL, or ID Card.  \n• Customers who are enrolled in Secure ID (Star in the top right corner) can renew their Georgia driver’s license, permit, or ID card online. Please visit [https://dds.georgia.gov/](https://dds.georgia.gov/ for more)[ for more](https://dds.georgia.gov/ for more) information.  \n• Only renewal of Non-Commercial Driver’s Licenses, Permits, and ID Cards are available by mail.  \n• You must submit proof of Georgia residency. A listing of acceptable documents for this purpose is enclosed.  \n• The customer requesting renewal must complete the DDS-23MIR form (Form for Driver's License/ID/ Permit), provide a signature, and have it notarized in Section F.  \n• The customer must provide applicable payment for each renewal, payable by credit card.  \n• Processing can take up to thirty (30) business days from receipt of your completed application package. Failure to provide all required documents will delay renewal of your license. Expedited processing is not  \navailable. Requests will be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis.  \n• If you are requesting a name change, you cannot use the mail-in renewal option. You must visit a CSC to present original legal name change documents and provide your signature.  \n• If you are requesting an immigration status change from non-US citizen to US citizen, you cannot use the mail-in renewal option.  \nEffective July 1, 2012, the Department of Driver Services (DDS) began issuing Secure Permits, Driver’s Licenses, and Identification Cards. However, mail-in renewals are not eligible for enrollment in Secure ID. If you do not have a Secure ID already, you must visit a Customer Service Center to upgrade to a Secure ID. Only send the documents specified in this packet. For more information on Secure ID, visit our website and view the Real ID FAQ.  \nTo complete renewal by mail, please mail all required documents (see accompanying pages for specific requirements) to the following address along with your payment:  \nDDS Special Issuance  \n2206 Eastview Parkway  \nConyers, GA 30013  \nPlease make checks or money orders payable to DDS for the applicable fee. A separate check or money order is required for each customer's renewal request. If paying by credit card, please complete the enclosed Credit Card Authorization Form and return with your application package.  \nThe accompanying chart lists the documents required for each type of renewal. Blank forms are enclosed for completion. Please direct any questions to our Customer Contact Center at (678) 413-8400 or email Central Issuance at  \n[centralissuance@dds.ga.gov](centralissuance@dds.ga.gov)  \nRevised 09/26  \nDDS Mail-in Renewal Requirements  \nPlease check the section that applies to you and submit all required documents in that section.  \nInclude this form with your documents.  \nAll applications for mail-in renewal are subject to approval by DDS and may be denied.  \n\n| | Military | | Student Temporarily Located Out of State |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Can Renew Online.\u003Cbr>Please see below for instructi","cbCaivkg2ffMZjEl","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivkg2ffMZjEl","pdf",2508895,"English","# DDS Mail-in Renewal Options\n## Eligibility for Mail Renewal\n## General Requirements and Conditions\n## Mailing Address and Payment Instructions\n## Processing, Approvals, and Limitations\n## Renewal Options by Customer Type","[{\"question\":\"Who is eligible to renew a Georgia permit, DL, or ID by mail?\",\"answer\":\"U.S. citizens unable to renew in person may use mail renewal only in limited circumstances, including certain out-of-state military customers, students, and customers temporarily working out of state, along with their dependents.\"},{\"question\":\"What general requirements must be met to complete a mail-in renewal?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants must be a U.S. citizen with an active Georgia permit, DL, or ID, provide proof of Georgia residency, complete the DDS-23MIR form and have it notarized, and submit payment using the required method.\"},{\"question\":\"How long does processing take and what happens if documents are missing?\",\"answer\":\"Processing can take up to thirty business days from receipt of the completed application package. 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